No. 1719. 
CALATHEA LONGIBRACTEATA. 
Class. Order. 
MONANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This is a native of Rio Janeiro, and was 
sent home to the Horticultural Society in 
1824 by their indefatigable collector, Mr. 
Douglas. 
It flowers in April, and is of long dura- 
tion: the stems and leaves together are sel- 
dom two feet high. It requires the con- 
stant protection of the stove, and may be 
increased by separating the roots. The 
soil should be loam and peat. 
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