No. 143. 
GOODYERA DISCOLOR. 
"t Order. 
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA. 
This curious plant is of late introduction 
from Rio Janeiro; it flowers freely in the 
winter season, and is of tolerably easy cul- 
ture. It should be potted in a mixture of 
decayed wood or leaves, and preserved 
constantly in the stove, propagating itself 
by suckers, which are not unfrequently pro- 
duced. The leaves are fleshy, of a rich 
velvety texture, and sparkle on their surface 
in a beautiful manner: the flowers are of 
pretty long continuance. 
We have great reason to believe that 
many plants of this class, quite unknown 
a free intercourse shall be established, we 
may expect a great number of most valu- 
able articles from that interesting country. 
