32-li OENAMEXTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS. 



eighteen to twenty-four inclies from the point of attach- 

 ment to the margin, where they are divided about half 

 ■way down into narrow segments, bright green, and in a 

 young state slightly glaucous. The peculiar manner in 

 which the strong woody light brown fibres surrounding 

 the petioles are terminated by a circle of long spines, 

 readily distinguishes this plant. Native of Brazil. 



TUPIDANTHUS. 



T. cdlyptrdius. — This is a noble sub-tropical plant, stand- 

 ing in the open air during summer without the slightest 

 injury, and in winter forming a beautiful ornament in the 

 conservatory or greenhouse. The leaves are large, digi-' 

 tate, and dark shining green. It should be potted in a 

 mixture of two parts loam and one part peat, with the 

 addition of a little sand, and is increased by cuttings and 

 seeds. Native of Bengal. 



Ueania. 



A genus belonging to the order Musaceoe, containing 

 but one species, which is properly known as the Travel- 

 ler's Tree, from the quantity of water which is secreted 

 in the base of the petioles, and which may be obtained- 

 by piercing. The TJranias must be grown in strong rich 

 loam, to which has previously been added a little peat 

 and river sand ; drain well, and give an abundant supply 

 of water. This plant forms a thoroughly distinct character- 

 in a large stove. They are increased by seeds. 



U. spedosa. — A superb plant for the decoration of the 

 sub-tropical garden. The stem is simple and stout ; the 

 leaves, which are some six feet in length and dark green, 

 are arranged in a distichous manner, from whence it 

 derives its singular and effective character. It is some- 



