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colour, whilst the tips are creamy white. It is very bold and hand- 

 some, and whenever exhibited has attracted a large amount of 

 attention. 



Ornamental-leaved Plants are, as usual, exceedingly plentiful, 

 and consist almost exclusively of those belonging to the stove. 

 One of the best of those hardy enough in constitution to admit of 

 their being grown iu the greenhouse, is Anthericum variegatum, 

 introduced by Mr. B. S. Williams, of Upper Holloway, from the 

 Cape of Good Hope. The foliage is of a bright grassy green, 

 beautifully striped and margined with white. It is of medium 

 growth, very elegant in outline, and well adapted for the decoration 

 of the dinner table. Several new Dracajnas are offered, and those 

 which are the most distinct and beautiful are D. liyhrida, a medium 

 grower, with the leaves beautifully variegated with deep rose and 

 creamy white, the latter frequently suffused with rose ; D. Levavgeri, 

 a strong-growing form, the leaves gracefully arching, and freely 

 variegated with rose ; D. gemma, a very small grower, distinct and 

 elegant in character ; D. rubella, a richly-coloured form, of robust 

 growth and upright habit. Crotons are not so plentiful as for some 

 years past, and neither of those now being offered for the first time 

 will be required, excepting it be for very large collections. C. 

 majesticiim and C. spirale, sent out last autumn, are two magnificent 

 forms, that should find a place in the smallest stove. Some very 

 distinct Crotons have been exhibited this season, but as they will 

 not be distributed until next season, it is not worth while to say 

 anything further about them. A few fine Palms have been intro- 

 duced, and those most valuable are Astrocari/um filare, a fine species 

 of small slender growth ; Doemo)iorops ornatus, a beautiful species, 

 with finely-cut pinnate leaves ; Desmoiicus granatensis, a novel 

 form of considerable merit ; and Martlneza leucopliceus, a handsome 

 dwarf species. These palms in no way supersede the best of those 

 DOW in general cultivation, and are now recommended simply to 

 those who have already a good representative collection. 



STOCKS rOE COI^SERVATORT DECOEATION. 



BY THOS. TRtTSSLEK, 

 Nurseryman, Edmonton, N. 



fTOCKS, when well grown, whether in the open border or 

 in pots, seldom fail iu being heartily appreciated ; but 

 as a rule they are more highly esteemed when grown in 

 pots, for the embellishment of the conservatory during 

 the spring months. The flowers, through their being 

 protected from the weather, are remarkable for their freshness and 

 richness of colouring, and are so powerfully fragrant, that a dozen 

 plants or bo are sufficient to fill a medium-sized structure with their 

 grateful perfume. And as they are not difficult of cultivation, 

 amateurs may take them in hand with the full assurance of insuring 

 satisfactory results. 



Augast. 



