STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS 



DEACvENA MAGNIFICA, Hort. 



Fl. and Pom. 1871, p. 273, fig. ; Vcitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1871, p. 16, fig. p. 8. 



A magnificent variety introduced from the South Sea Islands through 

 the late John Gould Veitch. 



The leaves attain a length of from H to 2 ft., are of a bronzy pink 

 colour, changing, when mature, to a deeper shade. 



DRACAENA MOOEEANA, Hort. 



Fl. and Pom. 1872, p. 233 ; Veitchs' Catlg. of PI. 1870. 



Discovered by the late John Gould Veitch in the South Sea Islands, 

 this magnificent variety has foliage 2 to 3 ft. in length, beautifully 

 undulated. The colouring of the leaf is rich, glossy bronze, with a 

 bright reddish-crimson midrib and leaf-stalk ; it was dedicated to Charles 

 Moore, Esq. 



DKAC^INA NIGRO-RUBEA, Hort. 



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



A narrow-leaved form from the South Sea Islands, with leaves 16 to 

 20 in. in length, dark blackish-brown in colour, with a bright rosy crimson 

 centre, the latter colour entirely predominating in the young foliage. 



DEAC^INA PEINCESS MAEGAEET. 



Veitchs' Catlg. of PL 1879, p. 24, fig. p. 11. 



A very fine variety of bold habit and distinct markings, introduced 

 from the South Sea Islands by Peter C. M. Veitch. 



When the leaves first unfold they are of a creamy white, slightly 

 shaded with green, with oblique stripes of a deeper shade, and with a pale 

 crimson artery. 



The light-coloured portions of the midrib are suffused with delicate 

 rosy pink. 



DEAC^INA POEPHYEOPHYLLA, Hort. 



Veitchs' Catlg. of PL 1871, p. 12, fig. p. 9. 



This charming variety, from the South Sea Islands, where it was found 

 by the late John Gould Veitch, attains really noble proportions. The bold 

 leaves, of a deep bronzy tint on the upper surface, effectively contrast with 

 the glaucous hue of the under. 



DEAC^NA EEGINA, Hort. 



Veitchs' Catlg. of PL 1869, p. 21, fig. p. 18 ; FL and Pom. 1872, p. 63, fig. 

 A magnificent Dracaena discovered by the late John Gould Veitch in the 

 South Sea Islands ; the leaves, large and broad, are exquisitely marked with 

 creamy white on a green ground. 



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