I have reported already to the Society (p. 688) the results of the cultivation of the Ipecacuan plant in the Botanic Garden, and its successful propagation by Mr M'Nab by root-cutting. By this means it has been sent in considerable quantity to Calcutta, under the direction of the Secretary of State for India. From the Garden at Kew, in 1863, a plant was sent out to Dr King, and of late he has been successful in propagating it by cuttings of the stem above ground. So that from both sources there seems to be every prospect of the plant being extensively cultivated in India, the climate of which in many places is favourable for its growth. The so-called root of the Ipecacuan may be said to be composed of a sort of underground stem capable of producing leaf-buds, as well as true roots.