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green, instead of deep brown, the leaves being lined with 

 golden veins. 



G. picta. — A distinct species, growing about three inches 

 high ; foliage an inch and a half long, light pea-green, with 

 a paler band running through the entu-e leaf. I have not seen 

 this flower, but it is worth growing on account of its foliage ; 

 a rare kind, whose roots are not so thick as those of G. discolor, 

 it therefore requires more care. 



G. jmhescens. — A charming dwarf species ; foliage green, 

 enriched with white markings, in appearance something like 

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

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

 gi'eat 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 showy : I grow 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 AncBctochili 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. Veitchii. — A hybrid variety of vigorous habit, raised by 

 the Messrs. Veitch between G. discolor and Ancectochilus 

 Veitchii ; the leaves are of a rich deep reddish brown colouj, 

 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, 



