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■under the name of G. Forteana, which it much resembles, 

 ■although distinct ; neither is it so rare, but it well deserves 

 the attention of all lovers of this elegant genus. Native of 

 Tropical America. 



Glaziova. 



A genus of Palms nearly allied to Cocos, which it 

 Tesembles in a great degree. The species here enume- 

 rated should be potted in a compost of rich loam, with a 

 ^little sand added. 



O. insignis. — A thoroughly distinct and extreniely 

 'beautiful Palm ; in habit of growth it much resembles that 

 most popular plant Goeos Weddeliana, but in this plant the 

 stem is stouter, the leaves are broader and longer, and the 

 whole plant is more robust in all its parts. In a young 

 state the leaves are simple, entire, much plaited, and dark 

 green above ; eventually, however, they divide, and it 

 becomes a beautiful pinnate Palm, with long arching leaves 

 -and graceful pinnae, which are dark green on the. upper side 

 -and silvery white below. Another feature in the qualifica- 

 -tions of this fine Palm is, that as it withstands unharmed 

 •a somewhat low temperature, it may be used for the deco- 

 Tation of apartments, in perfect safety. 



Geias. 



A tree of very stately growth, well deserving a place ia 

 every stove. It is of quick growth, and very striking in 

 character. It should be potted in rich loam, and a small 

 "portion of peat. When grown upon a single stem, and 

 sufficient room can be given it, the effect of its large leaves 

 towering above other plants is very striking. It may be 

 increased by cuttings of ripe wood in spring. 



G. cauliflora. — This is known by the name of Anchovy 



