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does not appear to have been known. The stems are thick suppressed ; but, from a decorative standpoint, the broad- 

 and spreading and w^ell furnished with prominently veined winged ovaries make up for all other deficiencies. The 

 leaves, deep green on the upper surface, and reddish be- ovaries proper are of greenish white color, the wings and 



Fig. 20. — Mimiilus Clevelandi, n. sp.— See page 134. 



neath. The staminate flowers are inconspicuous, dropping sepals bright pink." Mr. Barker sends a photograph of 



from the plant at an early stage of their existence ; but the this Begonia in flower, which shows a plant of neat and 



pistillate blossoms are better developed, showing perfect distinct habit and graceful inflorescence. We should be 



stigmas and two small orbicular sepals. The petals are glad to receive any additional information as to its history. 



