DRACAENA IMPEEIALIS, Hart. 

 Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1873, p. 12, fig. p. 8. 



The leaves of this robust variety are 1^ to 2 ft. in length, of a dark 

 green ground colour, suffused with bright red over the whole of the older 

 leaves, the younger of a lighter shade. The plant has a peculiar bronzy 

 metallic lustre, the leathery texture of the leaves rendering it valuable for 

 decorative purposes. 



DRAOENA x INTERMEDIA, Hort. 



Syns. D. hybrida, Hort. 

 PI. and Pom. 1876, p. 17, fig. ; Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1875, p. 12, fig. p. 8. 



A fine form obtained at Chelsea by crossing the two varieties Dracaena 

 magnifica and D. albicans, the foliage clearly indicating the parentage. 



DRAC^NA JAMESII, Hart. 

 Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1894, p. 6. 



A distinct and beautiful variety sent to us by Charles Moore, Esq., late 

 of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, N.S.W. 



In growth of dwarf habit, the leaves rarely exceeding 1 ft. in length and 

 1 in. in width. 



The colour is a rich maroon carmine-crimson. 



DRACAENA LEVANGERI, Hort. 

 Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1875, p. 12. 



An introduction from the South Pacific Ocean, through the late John 

 Gould Veitch. The leaves, 12 to 14 in. long, are gracefully curved and 

 distinctly marked with deep rose, almost crimson, on an emerald-green 

 ground. 



DRAC-^NA MACARTHURI, Hort. 



Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1877, p. 23, fig. p. 11. 



Sent to us by Sir William Macarthur, after whom it is named. 

 The leaves, scarcely 1 ft. in length, are elegant in form and colour, 

 especially brilliant and attractive. 



DRACAENA MACLEAYI, Hort. 

 Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1869, p. 13, fig. p. 5. 



A very beautiful variety brought home by the late John Gould Veitch 

 from the South Sea Islands. 



A dwarf, robust plant, with leaves 15 to 18 in. long, of a dark, bronzy 

 brown tint, and a decided gloss over the upper surface. 



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