58 STOVE PLANTS. 



A. Scherzerianum pyrfmceum. — A remarkable form of the 

 well-known A. Scherzerianum. This is a very dwarf com- 

 pact-growing free-flowering variety, with narrow leaves. In 

 the normal state the spadix is sessile, while in the present 

 variety the flower stalk projects about an inch beyond the 

 spathe, and forms a pedicel to the spadix. It produces a very 

 singular effect, though it can hardly be said that it adds to 

 the beauty of the plant. 



A. Scherzericmnm BothscJdldianum. — This is a pretty hybrid 

 between A. Scherzcnanum and A. Williamsii. The spathe is 

 of a creamy white colour, profusely spotted with crimson — a 

 blending of the two parental colours — while the spadix is 

 yellow, like that of A. Williamsii. This is a garden hybrid, 

 raised by Mr. Bergman, gardener to Baron A. Eothschild, at 

 Ferrieres. 



A. Scherzerianum Wardii. — This variety far surpasses the 

 usual type in the size of its leaves and flowers, as well as in 

 brilliancy of colour ; a combination of good qualities which 

 greatly enhance its value, and will obtain for it a place in 

 most coHections. The spathes measures over six inches in 

 length by four inches in breadth, and have a most striking 

 effect. 



A. Scherzerianum WiUiamsii.- — This variety resembles the 

 species in its habit and growth, with the exception that the 

 spathe is of a pure ivory white colour, while the spadix is 

 pale yellow. It forms a fine contrast to the now weU-knowu 

 and popular Flamingo plant, and makes a fine object for 

 exhibition and decorative purposes. It succeeds well under 

 the same temperature and treatment as A. Scherzerianum. 

 It is a very effective exhibition plant, and created quite a 

 sensation when it first appeared at the Horticultural exhi- 

 bitions both on the continent and in London, where it 

 attracted universal admiration. 



