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Cordyline continued. 



k (compact). I. numerous, crowded, recurved, about 

 ad nearly Sin. broad, oblong-ovate, of a dull green, 

 with a slightly bronzy tint, and breaking out into broad streaks 

 of rose-colour when fully developed ; petioles 2in. long, margined 

 and tinted with rose. 1873. Stove. 



C. Cooperii (Cooper's).* An elegant variety of C. terminalit, with 

 deep vinous-red gracefully-recurved leaves. One of the best for 

 decorative work. Stove. 



C. Dennisoni (Dennison's). 1. 12in. to 15in. long, and 4in. to Sin. 

 broad, bronzy -purple. 187L Habit dwarf ana compact Store. 

 (I. H. 19, 360.) 



C. Duffll (Duffs).* I. oblong, 6in. to Sin. wide, glossy, margined 

 and casually barred with rich crimson ; the parallel margins of 

 the channelled petiole leaf-base converging, and elegantly shaded 

 with light-flamed crimson. 1874. A very beautiful and robust- 

 habited variety, of erect and stately growth. Stove. 



C. excelsa (lofty).* I. broadly-oblong, acute, narrowed at the base 

 into a stalk ; arching, of a deep bronzy hue, margined towards 

 the base, and also on the wing of the petiole, with a broad edge, 

 Jin. wide, of a very deep crimson-lake ; this bright colour is some- 

 times continued throughout the margin of the leaf, and at others 

 breaks into rays and blotches. 1869. Stove. 



FIG. 612. CORDYLINK CANN^FOLIA. 



C. Fraseri (Eraser's).* I. somewhat erect, oblong, 1ft. or more in 

 length by Sin. broad, abruptly acute at the apex, suddenly 

 narrowed into the petiole, which is about Sin. long; blackish- 

 purple, with a glaucous bloom, the lower portion having a mar- 

 gined stripe of deep rosy-lake, which extends down the edge of 

 the petiole. 1873. Stove. 



C. gloriosa (glorious).* I. broad-oblong, 2ift. long by 5in. broad, 

 with channelled marginate petioles 6in. long, the edges of which 

 are tinted with the same colour, and it is continued along the 

 marginal portion of the lower half of each leaf ; the older leaves 

 of this plant colour gradually, the young ones being green, and 

 showing paler green stripes on those parts which, at a later 

 period, have the peculiar bronzy-orange hue. 1872. Stove. SYN. 

 C. Shepherdi. (I. H. 20, 85.) 



C. grandls (grand). I. deep and bright green, bordered with white 

 and edged with rose. Samoa, 1874. Stove. 



C. Guilfoylei (Guilfoyle's).* I. from lift, to 2ft. long, liin. to 2in. 

 wide in the middle, and tapering off both ways, striped with red, 

 light rosy-pink, very pale yellowish-white, and green, a whitish 

 variegation invariably following the lower margins of leaf and 

 leafstalk to its juncture with the stem. Australia, 1868. This 



Cordyline continusd. 



is a very pretty variety, with elegantly recurved foliage. Stove. 

 (L H. 19. 249.) 



C. Imperialis (imperial).* I. of an erect arching habit, oblong, 

 acuminate, lift, to 2ft. long by 3in. or 4in. wide, deep green, 

 rayed all over with bright crimson, or pale pink in the 

 young leaves. 1872. The foliage is very leathery, and has a 

 peculiar metallic hue, which contrasts well with the ' 

 variegation. (F. & P. 1875, 62.) 



Fio. 513. CORDYLINE INDITISA. 



C. indlvisa (undivided).* I. 2ft. to 4ft. long, lin. to 2in. broad, 

 tapering to a point, pendent, and dark green. New Zealand. 

 A very graceful plant for decorative purposes. Greenhouse. See 



C. L atropurpnrea (dark purple).* A handsome form, having 

 the base of the leaf and midrib on the under side dark purple. 



C. L lineata (lined). 1. much broader than those of the type, 

 about 4in. broad ; sheathing base stained with reddish-pink. 



C. L Veltohli (Veitch's).* Similar to the type, but has the sheath- 

 ing base and back of midrib of a beautiful deep red. 



. . . . 



long, and from 2in. to 4in. wide, lanceolate, dark shining green ; 

 midrib and veins of a rich deep orange. Stem simple, 2ft. to 5ft. 



C. i. vera (true). I. excessively thick and leathery, 2ft. to 5ft. 

 4in. wide, lanceolate, dark shini 

 rich deep orange. Stem 

 high. New Zealand. SY.NS. C. indimta, Dracama aureo-lineata. 



C. indlvisa (undivided). A synonym of C. v. vera. 



C. Inscrlpta (inscribed). 1. small, linear-oblong, 5in. long by lin. 

 broad, tapering to a point, and at the base narrowed into the 

 margin of the petiole ; colour lively green, streaked with thin lines 

 of dull purple, which here and there break into linear markings 

 of rose-colour; petioles erect, 2in. long, flushed with purple. 

 1873. The leaves have a twisted appearance, from the irregular 

 undulations of the margins. Stove. 



C. lutescens-atriata (yellowish-striped).* I. long, gracefully 

 arching, fresh grass-green above, yellowish-green on the under 

 side. 1873. Stove. (L H. 1871, 72.) 



C. Macarthuri (MacArthur-s).* t carmine and olive-green. 

 1877. Stove. 



C. magnlfloa (magnificent).* I. lift, to 2ft. long, sometimes lOin. 

 in width, of a beautiful bronzy-pink colour, changing when old 

 to a somewhat darker shade ; petioles nearly purple. 1869. 

 Stove. See Fig. 514. 



C. metallloa (metallic).* I. oblong-acuminate, somewhat erect 

 and arching, 16in. long, of a uniform rich coppery-purplish hue 

 when young, becoming a dark purplish bronze when mature ; 

 ng, of the same colour as the leaves 



petioles sheathing, 4in. long, 

 1869. Stove. (F. M. n. s. 24.) 



C. mirabllis (wonderful). I. oblong-lanceolate, very gracefully 

 recurved, of a bronzy -green colour, margined with bright crimson- 

 rose. 1880. Stove. 



C. Mooreana (Moore's).* I. 4in. wide, 2ft. to 3ft. long, beautifully 

 undulated, deep bronzy-purple ; the base of the leafstalk and the 

 midrib of a bright reddish-crimson colour. 1868. Stove. 



