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veins wliicli pervade them, in addition to wliich they are 

 often tiaged with delicate rose. From Para ? 



G. Geres, — The leaf centre of this variety is of fine rosy 

 salmon, with a brilliant emerald green margin. A fine 

 exhibition variety. 



G. Ghantinii. — ^A most showy and beautiftd form, of 

 robust habit ; the greater portion of the leaf is brilliant 

 crimson, irregularly blotched with white, and margined 

 with dark green. Prom Para ? 



G. Ghelsom, — Leaves large, centre light rose, speckled 

 more or less with silvery dots, the remaining portion suf- 

 fused with bright red, and blotched with vermilion ; the 

 margin is a clear deep rich green. Garden variety. 



G. Br. I/indley. — ^An elegant variety, the leaves of 

 which are rich bright green towards the margiu, upon 

 which are dispersed spots and blotches of rose ; the centre 

 of the leaf is deep crimson. Garden variety. 



G. Due de Gleveland. — ^A highly ornamental and distinct 

 variety, producing fine bright green leaves, spotted with 

 rose ; the mid-rib and veins are a deepet shade of the 

 same colour. Garden variety. ' 



G. Duo de Nassau, — The leaves of this variety are a 

 pleasing emerald green round the margins, spotted with 

 white, the centre and primary veins are bright red ; a 

 handsome and desirable kind. It is of garden origin. 



G, EmmeUne. — ^A, delicate light green ground, with 

 scattered spots of white and crimson, are the distinguish- 

 ing characters of this crossbred variety. 



G, Emperor Napoleon. — Centre of leaves bright flame 

 colour, running out in flakes towards the edge ; the margin 

 is rich green, with beautiful carmine spots. A most 

 desirable garden variety. 



G, Sercules. — This variety has the centre of its leaves 



