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very elegant species, that should be obtained if possible. It may- 

 be recognized by the slits at the base of its glossy dark green leaves. 

 Not hardy enough for the greenhouse. 



Martinezia caryotoefolia. — A distinct and unique species of a 

 glaucous green colour, with irregular pinna? and long dark spines on 

 the petioles. It is of 

 compact habit. In some 

 nurseries it is known as 

 Martinezia brassico>folia. 

 Must be grown in the 

 stove. 



Ptyclwsperma excelsa. 

 — Very distinct in cha- 

 racter, the leaves being 

 bilobed, and closely re- 

 sembling the tail of a fish. 

 Requires a stove tem- 

 perature. 



Bhapis Jlabelliformis, 

 foliis variegata. — This is 

 a free-growing species, 

 with dark glossy leaves 

 striped with straw-colour, 

 and, being very orna- 

 mental in its character, 

 is worth every attention. 

 The green-leaved form is 

 also very pretty and neat- 

 growing, and well adapted 

 for sitting-rooms. It is 

 also very cheap, which is 

 a matter of considerable 

 importance to most ama- 

 teur horticulturists. The 

 variegated form is as yet 

 very expensive. 



Seq/'orthia elegans. — 

 Strong-growing and effec- 

 tive, the bold pinnate leaves having a strikingly ornamental appear- 

 ance. One of the best for the greenhouse, and it will grow vigo- 

 rously when placed in the open air during the summer. 



Seafurthia Veitcliii. — This noble species has the fine bold appear- 

 ance of the preceding, but it is far more beautiful. It is rather 

 new and expensive, and does well in the conservatory. 



Thrinax elegans, — A beautiful species, with dark glossy fan-shaped 

 leaves, borne on gracefully curved smooth petioles. Should be 

 grown in the stove. 



Thrinax gracile.—A. distinct and very elegant member of a well- 

 known and most beautiful genus. Like the preceding, must be 

 grown in the stove. 



Welfia regia. — A distinct plant, with pinnate foliage of a dark 



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