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CodisBum con tin ued. 



at the broadest part, arching, pale green, much suffused and ' 

 mottled with creamy-white ; petiole, midrib, and margin dis- j 

 tinctly marked with a deep tint of the same colour. 



C. imperiale (imperial). L twisted, with yellow margins and j 

 blotches, changing to crimson. New Hebrides, 1875. 



C. insigne (remarkable).* 1. linear-oblong, deep green ; midrib ' 

 and veins beautiful golden-yellow ; margins rosy-crimson. In 

 the older leaves, the markings run in from the edge, and become 

 suffused over the central bar, so that the colours become nearly 

 equally balanced, in which state the foliage is very handsome. 



C. interruptum (interrupted), i. linear-lanceolate, tapering at | 

 the base, acute or obtuse at the apex, sometimes twisted spirally 

 below the middle, sinuous at the margin ; upper surface dark 

 purplish-green, midrib crimson ; under surface purplish, midrib 

 crimson. Polynesia, 1868. 



C. irregulare (irregular).* I. oblong, tapering at the extreme 

 base, dilated above, again contracted below the middle, acute 

 at the apex ; upper surface dark shining green above, with a few 

 golden blotches, midrib golden-yellow, margin sinuous ; lower 

 surface dull green, midrib pale yellow. Polynesia, 1868. 



C. Jamesii (James's).* 1. ovate, Sin. to Sin. long, 3in. wide, 

 dark sage-green, marbled with creamy-white and various shades 

 of green and yellow. Very distinct, of dwarf free-branching habit. 



C. Johannis (John's).* L linear-lanceolate, acute, tapenng at the 

 base ; upper surface slightly channelled, shining green, centre and 

 margins orange-yellow ; under surface similar, but paler. Poly- 

 nesia, 1871. 



C. lactenm (milk-white). I. oblong, spathulate, bluntly acuminate, 

 tapering at the base ; margins sinuous, whitish ; upper surface 

 dark shining green, midrib and secondary veins milky or yel 

 lowish- white ; under surface dull green. Polynesia. 



C. lancifolium (lance-leaved). L narrow-lanceolate, 9in. to 15in. 

 long, Hin. broad at the widest part, dark green ; midrib, margin, 

 and primary veins pale yellow, eventually becoming reticulated 

 with bright rosy -pink. Distinct, erect-growing. 



C. limbatum (bordered). I. spotted and margined with yellow. 

 India, 1873. 



C. Macfarlanei (Macfarlane's). I. linear-lanceolate, pendulous, 

 arching, 9in. to 12in. long, lin. broad, dark fiery crimson when 

 mature; young leaves nch yellow, irregularly blotched with 

 dark green. 



C. maculatuxn (spotted). L lanceolate, snb-acuminate, tapering 



at the base, lOin. to 12in. long ; upper surface dark shining green, 



irregularly speckled with yellow, midrib, secondary veins, and 



margins golden-yellow ; under surface similar, but paler. 



C. m. Katonli (Katon's). L bright green, with round yellow 



spots. Polynesia, 1878. 



C. malesticum (majestic).* L rather narrow, 12in. to 18in. long, 

 deep green, ribbed with yellow when young, the green changing 

 with age into a deep olive, and the yellow becoming crimson. 

 Polynesia, 1876. This plant has a very elegant drooping habit. 



'ed at the ba . 



long -."margins sinuous, yellow ; upper surface bright 

 , midrib an 



C. pHV^Tnnm (largest). I. oblong, acute, rounded at the base, 

 lOin to 12in Ion" ; margins sinuous, yellow ; upper surface bright 

 shining green, with a few yellow blotches, midrib and secondary 

 veins golden ; lower surface dull greenish -yellow. Polynesia, 1868. 



. medium variegatum (middle variegated).*/, oblong, obtuse, 

 acuminate, tapering at the base, 3iin. to 4iin. long, lin. toUin. 

 wide ; margins golden, sinuous ; upper surface dark shining 



C. medi 

 ac 



green, midrib anS secondary veins golden-yellow ; tinder surface 

 dull pale green. India, This species is commonly 

 gardens under the name of C. variegatum. 



grown in 



C Mrs. Dorman.* L linear-lanceolate, arching, smooth and 

 regular, 12in. to 15in. long, iin. broad, with a conspicuous 

 irregular rich orange-scarlet stripe in the centre ; margins green. 



C. multicolor (many -coloured). I. of somewhat irregular form, 

 with a shape not very unlike C. irregnlare ; in a young state 

 light green, with yellow tracings, but in a matured state dark 

 green, blotched with yellow, deep orange, and crimson ; midnb 

 red ; secondary veins yellowish. Polynesia, 1871. 



C. mntabile (variable). A synonym of C. princep*. 



C. Nevilli* (Lady Dorothy XevilTs).* I .oblong-lanceolate oli- 

 green when voung, barred and marked with yellow; when mature, 

 the vellow Jhanges to a crimson, shaded with orange, the green 



, 



becomes darker, and is suffused with a metallic hue Polynesia, 

 1880. See Fig. 489, for which we are indebted to Messrs. Veitch 



nd Sons. 



parvifolium (small-leaved). A synonym of C. eUgant. 



pictum (painted). L oblong, acuminate, 6in. to 9in- long ; 



r?und-colo rich crimson, irregularly blotched and spotted with 



riht reen and black. India. (B. M. 30ol.) 



and Sons. 

 C. parvifolium (small-leaved). A synonym of C. d*W* 



bright greeifand black. India. ~ (B. 

 C. Pilgrimii (Pilgrim's).* I. ovate, acuminate, 6in. to 9in. le 



3in. broad, pale green, with deep golden markings, heavil> 



suffused with rich pink. 

 C. Prince "* wi 1 >mlnlous. archinc. slightly tw 



almost 



carmine ; edges 



magenta. 

 C. 



eu WUB ricii puiK, 



nee of Wales. I. pendulous, arching, slightly twiste 

 it entirely pale yellow, margined and mottled with bright 

 ne ; edges beautifully undulated ; midrib and petiole bright 



(princely) * I broad linear, at first green, with a 

 yellow margin*, and a few scattered yellow blotches 



Codiaeum continued. 



on the blade ; when mature, these colours are entirely changed, 

 the green portions into a dark bronzy hue, and all the yellow 

 markings, including the midrib, into the richest rosy-crimson. 

 New Hebrides, 1878. SYN. C. mvtabOe. 



C. Queen Victoria.* 1. oblong-lanceolate, 9in. to 12in. long, 

 2in. broad, rich golden-yellow, finely mottled with green ; midrib 

 and primary veins rich magenta, changing with age to a vivid 

 crimson ; margin unevenly banded with carmine, often extending 

 as far as the midrib. Of free-branching habit and medium growth. 



C. recurrifolium (recurved-leaved). A very fine and distinct 

 broad-leaved varietv, of dense habit, and with recurved foliage far 

 superior to the well-known C. volutum. The midribs and veins, 

 which are crimson, bordered with yellow, are much sunk, giving 

 the upper surface of the leaves a rigid and waved appearance. 

 The variegation is well marked, and the contrast of the different 

 tints to the deep olive-green ground colour is very pleasing. See 

 Fig. 490, for which we are indebted to Messrs. Veitch and Sons. 



C. spirale (spiral). 



I. spiral, 9in. to 12in. long, and about lin. 

 wide, pendulous ; in a young state, deep green, striped up the 

 centre with a broad band of golden-yellow ; when mature, deep 

 bronzv-green, with a deep crimson midrib. South Sea Islands, 

 1873. 



C Stewartii (Stewart's), t. obovate, rounded at the base, shortly 

 stalked, dark olive-green, irregularly banded and margined with 

 rich orange ; midrib and petioles bright magenta. New Guinea, 

 1880. 



C. super biens (superb).* I. oblong, acute, rounded at the base ; 

 colouring exceedingly rich and unique; in the least-coloured 

 condition, they are green, with clouded yellowish markings ; as 

 these mature, the green deepens, the yellow brightens, and the 

 coppery-red veining and margin are brought out ; subsequently, 

 the green becomes blackish-bronze, while all the pale portions 

 become coppery, the veins and costa being crimson. New 

 Guinea, 1878. 



C. tricolor (three-coloured).* L oblong-spathulate, very acute, 

 gradually tapering from the upper third to the base ; margin 

 sinuous ; upper surface dark shining green, central portion ani 

 midrib golden-yellow, secondary veins uncoloured ; lower surface 

 dull reddish-green. Polynesia, 1368. 



C. trilobnm (three-lobed). L three-lobed, blotched with yellow. 

 Polynesia, 1875. 



C. triumphans (triumphant).* L oblong, deep green, with a 

 golden line on each side the midrib ; primary veins also golden, 

 running into a network of the same colour towards the point ; 

 costa rich bright crimson ; when fully matured, the leaves become 

 rich greenish-bronze, - 



New Hebrides, 1878. 



, 

 and the costa an intense rosy-crimson. 



into a network of the same colour towards the point ; costa 

 bright crimson, forming a pretty contrast with the colour 

 either side. A fine variety from the New Hebrides. hen f 



C. t Harwoodlanum (Harwood's). I. deep green, with a golden 

 line on each side the midrib ; principal veins also golden, running 



oint ; costa nch 

 r on 

 fuUy 



matured, the leaves become rich greenish-bronze, and the costa 

 an intense rosy-crimson, very bright and effective. & ) rig. wi, 

 for which we are indebted to Mr. Bull. 

 undulatum (undulated).* /. oblong, acuminate, Sin. to 9in. 



ide - toping at the , ba ^'H Cri 1 ped t l r , un ' 



dulate at the margins ; upper surface of a rich claret-colour, 

 with crimson blotches, mirfrib purplish; lower surface claret- 

 coloured, with crimson blotches, and green secondary veins. 

 Polynesia. 



C Veitcbli (Veitch's).* I oblong-lanceolate, rounded at the base, 

 about 12uT long ; margins pink Npper surface dark shining green 

 midrib and secondary veins bright pink ; lower surface claret- 



doured. Polynesia, 1868. 

 C. VOlutum (rolled-leaved). 



the tip. Polynesia, 1874. 

 C Warrenii (Warren's).* I. spiral, linear-lanceolate, 25in. to 30in. 



with golden venation, rolled in 



C Wei&manni (Weismann's).* 1. linear-lanceolate, lOin. to llin. 

 long, tapering at the base, very acute at the apex ; margins 

 sinuous ; upper surface dark shining green with a few small 

 gulden blotches, midrib and margins goldeivyellow ; under 

 surface similar, but paler green. Polynesia, 1868. 



C Williamsii (Williams's).* 1. obovate-oblong, 12in. to 15in. 

 Iorj,3ito4in. broad; edges finely undulated; when young, 

 irrecularlv banded with vellow, and midrib and primary veins 

 o7 a bright magenta colour: as they become more mature, 

 this magenta changes to a rich violet-crimson ; under surface 



this magenta changes 



rich crimson. One of the handsomest. 

 C Wilsonli (Wilson's). 1. linear-lanceolate, 18in. to ZQin. long, 



I tolTin. broad, pendent, arching, bright green, irregular^ 



suffused with rich yellow. New Guinea, 1880. 

 C Yonxucii (Young's).* I. lOin. to 20in. long, and nearly 1m. 



Vhle^pper surfafe dark reen, irregularly blotched and spo ted 



with pale yello 



red. Pulyiicaiji, 1873. 



nxuc oungs. . . . , 



^pper surfafe dark green, irregularly blotched an 

 pale yellow and rosy-red ; under surface of a unif 



orm dark 



