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Pliysurus argenteus ; this requires a cool-house or pit to 

 grow it in perfection ; it is not difficult to manage, but requires 

 great care ; it is often destroyed by being placed in too great 

 heat. Grow it in pots not too large, giving a liberal supply 

 of water during the growing season ; in fact, it should never 

 be allowed to get dry at the roots. The flowers are white, 

 not shown : I gi'ow it on account of its beautiful foliage. 

 Native of North America. 



G. ruhrovenia. — A charming distinct species from Brazil, 

 in the way of G. discolor ; grows several inches high, with 

 velvet -like foliage, having three bands of red down each leaf; 

 it has thick fleshy roots, and is of easy culture under bell- 

 glasses or in frames. I have grown it along with AncBC- 

 tocliili for several years on account of its foliage, but it 

 will do in a pot with the same treatment as is usually given 

 to G. discolor. 



G. Yeitchii. — A hybrid variety of vigorous habit, raised by 

 the Messrs. Yeitch between G. discolor and AncectocJiilus 

 VeitcJiii ; the leaves are of a rich deep reddish brown colour, 

 marked with a few silver ribs. 



G. velutina. — This is another handsome ornamental foliage 

 plant for the cool-house : it has deep purplish green leaves, 

 beautifully marked with silver ; it is a robust and easy grower, 

 and produces a good spike of handsome pink flowers. Native 

 of Japan. 



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M. discolor. — There are several species of this curious 

 family in cultivation, all interesting and desirable to those 

 who wish to have a general collection ; but the present one is 

 the prettiest, and well deserving a place with the AncBctochiluSf 

 and it succeeds well under the same treatment ; the leaves are 

 deep reddish purple, edged with green ; the flowers, which are 



