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ABUTILON. 



Several new Abutilons have proved very valuable, of 

 these the best is : 



Boule de Neige, a dwarf, free flowering* variety, with 

 pure white blossoms. 



A. Pattersonii, or Santana, has large blossoms resem- 

 bling the old A. Bedfordianum, but is a comparatively 

 dwarf grower, and very free flowering. 



A. vexillarium, or megapotamicum, has showy red and 

 bright yellow flowers, which contrast well with the black 

 anthers. 



The variegated form has very showy foliage, and is one 

 of the best plants we have for summer carpet-bedding. 



A. Verschaffeltii has pale yellow flowers, and is a very 

 handsome and desirable plant. 



CALLA. 



A new dwarf Calla (Richardia cethiopica nana) has 

 proved worthy of cultivation from its flowering freely and 

 occupying but little space. For house culture it is well 

 adapted, requiring the same treatment as the species. 



The Spotted-leaved Calla (J?. maculata) has a hastate 

 leaf spotted with white ; the flower is green and not 



