REPORT ON HELIOTROPES. 



18. H. Climax. 



From Messrs, Low & Co. This appeared to be the 



. 20. H. albidum plenum. 



From Messrs. Eollisson & Sons, and Messrs, E. G, Hender- 

 son & Son. a dwarf variety of slender weakly habit, with pale- 

 coloured pointed leaves, and very pale lilac, almost white, flowers, 

 which have a tendency to form small petals in the centre ; they 

 are produced in close compact trusses. It is a very distinct sort, 

 both in foliage and flowers, but not attractive. 



21. 1 



From Messrs. Eollisson & Sons. A dwarf compact-habited 

 sort, with light-coloured foliage, and small compact trusses of 

 deepish lilac flowers having a pale centre. 



22. H. Jean Mesmer. 



From Messrs. E. G. Henderson & Son, and Messrs. Eol- 

 LissoN & Sons. A free variety, of dwarfish compact habit, 

 moderately vigorous in growth, producmg pale-coloured foliage, 

 and large lilac flowers in trusses of medium size. It is a useful 

 variety, and one which may be commended in the light-coloured 

 series comprising the varieties resembling H. peruvianum itself. 



23. H. Roi des HeUotropes. 



From Messrs, E. G. Henderson & Son. A coarse-growing, 

 loose-habited variety, with light-coloured foliage, and bearing deep 

 lilac flowers in large loose trusses. The blossoms are in- 

 dividually large, but the habit is not desirable. 



