278 OKNAMBNTAl FOLIAGE PLANTS. 



tiful. It grows freely, and produces much divided dark 

 green leaves of a bright green, these very much resemble- 

 fronds of a Maiden-hair Fern; so finely are they divided 

 and so elegant are they in general outline. The leaves 

 last a considerable time when cut, and may be used with 

 the best effect for all purposes of decoration. Native of' 

 Brazil. 



Pavetta. 



A genus nearly allied to Ixora, and containing several 

 species, one only, as far as we are aware, being worthy of 

 cultivation for the beauty of its foliage. The soil best 

 adapted foi; its growth is loam and- peat, in equal parts, 

 with plenty of sand. It should be well drained, and 

 liberally supplied with water. It delights in strong heat,, 

 and almost full exposure to the sun, for if much shaded 

 the markings of the leaves — which constitute its chief" 

 beauty — are not so bright and well defined. To increase- 

 it, insert cuttings in strong heat in spring. 



P. lorbonica. — This bfeautiful plant deserves a place in 

 every collection, as it will stand exposure well ; it is a 

 splendid object for the decoration of the corridor, or as a 

 window plant in summer time. It frequently grows erect, 

 with but a single stem, and in this state, when small, it is 

 very ornamental for decorating the dinner table, but if a 

 bushy plant is required, it must be stopped occasionally to- 

 induce lateral growths. The leaves are opposite, oblong- 

 lanceolate, from six to ten inches long. The ground colour 

 is dark olive green, upon which are white .spots thickly 

 studded over the whole surface, and these are shaded with 

 a very light green, whilst the mid-rib is bright salmon red ;, 

 these colours are rendered more intense by fiill exposure to- 

 the sun's light. Native of the Isle of Bourbon. 



