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each side of mid-rib. It is of free growth, and makes 

 a fine specimen plant. Native of Ecuador. 



v. Wdrii. — Of dwarf habit, and producing its beauti- 

 fiiUy mottled leaves very freely. It is not only one of 

 the most handsome forms of this genus, but it can be 

 better accommodated by those •possessing only a small 

 house. The ground colour of the leaves is bright, yet 

 deep green, spotted and blotched with pale yellow green in 

 profusion. It is a native of Tropical America. 



DiLLBNIA. 



A genus of plants giving its name to the order to which 

 it belongs (JDilleniaaeoi), and having some affinity with tlie 

 Magnolias. The species given here is highly esteemed for 

 its beauty, even in the countries where it is a native, and is 

 there frequently cultivated. It seems to ' be widely distri- 

 buted throughout the tropical parts of India, and even 

 extends down into the Malay Islands, forming a tree som& 

 twenty or thirty feet high. It should be potted in rich 

 loam, to which may be added a small portion of peat and 

 sand ; and it must be treated to plenty of heat and 

 moisture. It is a very desirable plant for those having- 

 plenty of space and a large collection, but we would not 

 recommend it to those whose, accommodation for plants 

 is limited. 



D. speciosa. — This plant makes a rather spreading bush 

 with us. The leaves are from six inches to a foot long, 

 oblong-lanceolate, attenuate at the base, and acuminate- 

 at the apex, bright light green in colour, and strongly 

 serrated at the edges. In addition to the handsome- 

 leaves, it produces (though rarely in cultivation) large 

 globular yellow and white flowers. Native of the East 

 Indies. 



