44 STOVE PLANTS. 



improved by grafting upon some of the more robust growing 

 kinds. 



A. Aubletu. — This very fine species, in its native country, 

 is said not to climb, but with us its stems are seandent, with 

 rather hairy, broadly oblong, sharp pointed leaves, which are 

 produced four or five in a whorl ; the large flowers are freely 

 produced, and rich bright yellow in colour. This species has 

 long been in cultivation in our stoves, and may still be 

 reckoned amongst the best and most beautiful. A native of 

 Guiana. 



A. calhuvlica. — This fine old species is best used as a 

 pillar or rafter plant, in which situation it is most effective, 

 and produces its bright yellow flowers for many months in 

 great profusion ; the leaves are obovate, obtuse, smooth, and 

 four in a -whorl. The blooms are not so large as in the other 

 kinds, and, consequently, it is not so useful as an exhibition 

 plant. It is a native of the Antilles. 



A. Chehuni. — This plant is said to have been introduced 

 from Western Tropical Africa ; if this is correct it is the only 

 one with which I am acquainted that is a native of Africa. 

 This plant resembles A. Auhleiii in general appearance, of 

 which it may probably be only a variety, its chief dis- 

 tinctions being its long laterals, which are densely laden with 

 blooms, and in the long period of time which it continues to 

 produce them. The flowers are large and of great sub- 

 stance, the limb standing well up, and not reflecting as is 

 the case in A. Aubletu. The colour is a thade between the 

 last-named species and A. cathai-ika ; it is a very ornamental 

 climber, and a decided acquisition. 



A. (jrandiflura. — A very fine species, native of Brazil; 

 until quite recently considered the finest of all ; and although 

 it cannot now be so ranked, at least in point of size, yet no 

 other kind has the peculiar pale clear yellow of this species ; 



