58 THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. [MARCH. 



form, marked with blotches of red, the margins golden, the midrib golden, 

 flushed with red. One of the best of the South Sea Island introductions. — Mr. 

 Bull: K.H.S., Dec. 4. 



Croton SPirvALE [f.c.c.]. — A very distinct and handsome variety, from the 

 South Sea Islands. It has long narrow leaves, not unlike those of C. angnsti- 

 foUu?n, but they are curiously twisted in a spiral manner, and of diverse colours, 

 ranging from deep bronzy-black through several shades of olive-green and red to 

 creamy -yellow. — Mr. Bull: E.Il.S.., Dec. 4. 



Cyclamen (persicum) giganteum superbum [f.c.c.]. — A variety of great 

 size and substance, the flowers white, delicately tinted with purple, with dark 

 violet-purple mouth, stout, and of fine shape. — il/r. B. Clark : B.H.S., Jan. 15. 



Cyclamen (persicum) White Perfection [f.c.c.]. — "Without exception the 

 finest white variety yet raised, the colour very pure, quite snow-white, the florets 

 broad and stout, and the flowers of fine shape. — ilfr. H. Little : E.Il.S.., Feb. 13. 



Encephalartus villosus ampliatus [f.c.c.]. — A very robust-growing form, 

 having long bold arched leaves of a lively green hue, and forming a really hand- 

 some object for warm conservatory decoration ; the pinnae are but slightly 

 toothed.— J/r. Bull: R.H.S., Feb. 12. 



Gymnoqramma decomposita [f.c.c.]. — A very elegant Fern, with handsome 

 decompound spreading fronds ; it is related to G. Pearcei., but is powdered with 

 sulphur-yellow instead of white. The finely-cut segments give it a very elegant 

 character, — Messrs. Veitch 4' Sons: R.H.S., Jan. If). 



L^LiA AUTUMNALis GRANDIFLOEA [f.c.c.]. — A very finely-coloured variety of 

 this beautiful orchid, bearing large flowers deeply tinted with rosy-purple. — Ijord 

 Londesboroitgh : B.H.S., Feb. 12. 



Odontoglossum Hallii [f.c.c.]. — A very fine form of a very fine speciesj 

 the large and bold pale-yellow flowers being heavily spotted with brown, and 

 forming a massive spike. — 3fessrs. Veitch cf- Sons: R.Il.S.., Jan. 15. 



Phaius Bernaysii [f.c.c.]. — With the habit of P. grandifolius, this has pale 

 primrose-coloured flowers, with an edging of white ; the flowers are indeed 

 almost pure white when they first open. The flowers are borne in spikes on 

 stout erect stalks, and though scarcely so showy as those of P. WallicJiii., yet afford 

 a very acceptable variation. — Messrs. Veitch (|- Sons: B.H.S.., Jan. 15. 



Pilocereus Dautwitzii [f.c.c.]. — A very remarkable succulent, related to 

 the Old Man Cactus. The plant shown was about 5 in. or 6 in. in height, ribbed, 

 and provided with white woolly hairs, which were wrapt completely round it. It 

 is a rare species, similar to, if not identical with, a plant called P. Williamsii. — 

 Mr. F. A. Haage., Jun. : B.H.S., Jan. 15. 



PoiNSETTiA pulchehrima MAJOR [f.c.c.]. — This brilliant variety has a larger 

 number of bracts than the old form, and they are broader and flatter, and of a 

 glowing cerise-scarlet colour ; when seen side by side, the difference of hue is 

 striking. — Messrs. Veitch 4' Sons : B.H.S.., Dec. 9. 



Primula sinensis (fimbriata fl.-pl.) Careyi [f.c.c.]. — The flowers, which 

 are large and full, have a ground-colour of mottled lavender and pink, each seg- 

 ment being slightly edged with white ; novel and distinct. — Mr. T. Carer/ : 

 R.H.S., Jan. 15. 



Stenorhynchus speciosus Ortgiesii [f.c.c] — This belongs to an interest- 

 ing group of stove orchids, and bears spikes of flowers of a lively rose-colour, the 

 leaves being boldly spotted with white. — Mr. Wilson Saunders : R.H.S.., Jan. 15. 



Thuja ocoidentalis lutea [f.c.c] — A most valuable acquisition, received 



