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then discovered to be an Alocasia. It 

 is one of the most desirable of the 

 recent acquisitions, and has made a 

 great sensation in the botanical world. 

 Since the appearance of Alocasia 

 metallica, there has been nothing in- 

 troduced with such strikingly beauti- 

 ful foliage. The leaves are of a fine 

 bronze green on the xipper surface. 



nity. The principal part of the spike 

 is close and brush-like. It will grow 

 in any ordinary garden soil, but 

 it never produces seed; and must, 

 therefore, be propagated by divi- 

 sion. 



Hebeclinium Mackophylltjm. 

 — This plant is said to be much used 

 for out-of-door decoration on the Con- 



and of a deep rich crimson purple i tinent, but it haa not yet been ascer- 

 beneath, while the ribs are of 

 a pure irory white, rt^ndering 

 the plant a most conspicu- 

 ous and beautiful object, so 

 that it will become an essential 

 in every collection of stove 

 plants. It requires no parti- 

 cular care, as the ordinary 

 treatment of Caladiums will 

 suit it. 



COCCOLABA TLATYCLADA. — 



One of the most remarkable ot 

 recent introductions. It was 

 discovered by Mr. Milne, 

 during Captain Denham's 

 voyage of H. M. S. " Herald" 

 at Wanderer Bay, Solomon's 

 Islands. We cannot but re- 

 gard it as one of the most 

 intei'esting and valuable addi- 

 tions to our gardens, and one 

 which will speedily become a 

 great favourite. Throughout 

 the year it is covered with 

 innumerable blossoms, which 

 are generally interspersed with 

 bright red, and finally dark 

 purple berries, so that, by 

 always having either flowers 

 or fruit upon it, it reminds us forcibly 

 of the orange tree, although it by no 

 means resembles it in appearance. 

 It is of easy culture, and may 

 be easily increased by cuttings. 



Delphinium Alopecueoides. — A 

 double Larkspur, and a desirable ad- 

 dition to our girden beauties. It 

 ■was raised by Mr. Wheeler, of War- 

 minster, and is quite hardy, bearing 

 our most severe winters with impu- 



SEEISSA FCETIDA, VOV. F0LII3 AUEEO-MAEGINATIS. 



tained whether it can be applied to 

 similar purposes in this country. If 

 it proves hardy enough for a " bedder" 

 it will be found a great acquisition, 

 as it is remarkable tor its gigantic cor- 

 date green leaves, and its large 

 corymbs of reddish-lilac Ageratum- 

 like liower heads. It is a native of 

 Mexico, and was first exhibited in 

 this country by Messrs. A. Hender- 

 son and Co. 



PLOWER SHOWS OF SEPTEMBEE. 



Crystal Palace, Septembee Ist 

 and 2nd. — This was an excellent show 

 in every respect, and attracted a vast 

 number of visitors. The tables con- 



taining the cut flowers and fruit were 

 arranged along the centre of the nave, 

 and extended nearly the whole length 

 of the building. The fruit was in 



