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A. umhellatm dihiflorus. — This variety is smaller than the 

 preceding in all points, and is quite deciduous, and not 

 partially so, as is the type form of the species. Its flowers 

 are borne in large umbels, and are pure white. When the 

 leaves begin to show signs of decay, the plant should have 

 less water, and be allowed to rest until the spring. Native 

 of the Cape of Good Hope. 



A. umbellatus fl. pi. — This is a very great acquisition, 

 producing immense heads of double azure blue flowers. In 

 habit of growth it is similar to the type. This will be found 

 a very useful companion to the Blue African Lily. 



A. umbellatus maxinvus. — A very fine and^ robust form of 

 the species, larger than the type in all respects. The flowers 

 are disposed in fine crowded umbels, and are of a bright 

 azure blue, streaked with a darker shade of the same colour. 

 From the Cape of Good Hope. 



Anoptebis. 



A. glandulosus. — A most beautiful evergreen shrub, with 

 large dark shining green leaves ; it is of free-branching 

 habit, and producing long panicles of pure white salver- 

 shaped flowers. This will become one of the best exhibition 

 plants when better known. It requires liberal pot room, 

 and plenty of water when growing. Soil should consist of 

 fibrous loam and peat in equal parts, with a sprinkling of 

 silver sand. 



Afhelexis. 



A Very handsome genus of Composite plants, familiarly 

 known as everlastings, on account of the flowers retaining 

 their beauty many months after being cut. The Aphdexis 

 are well deserving general cultivation by all plant-growers, 

 but are especially valuable to those who grow for exhibition, 



