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JOHN SAUL’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
NEW CROTONS. 
Each. 
Croton, Baron James de Rothschild, one of the 
finest of the large-leaved section, with yellow 
Each. 
Croton, Macarthuri, the color is constant, but the 
markings on the different leaves are as varied 
midrib, changing to a rich violet crimson....... 50 as the forms assumed by the leaves themselves. 
Caudatus-Tortilis, a beautiful Croton with The midribs are yellow, and are spotted, 
gracefully pendulous twisted leaves. Some of blotched, flaked, and barred in infinite 
the leaves are deep olive-green, with a golden- VAT LEB Ya cs atte ei aides Wah ae cass PEE UaeL en Be Oren eaeee 50 
yellow central band and crimson midrib: *Montoefontainensis (new), leaves three lobed, 
others are almost wholly yellow which becomes a very rich colored and beautiful Croton......... 2 50 
suffused with crimson by age, while others *Newmanii (new), a richly variegated form 
again are spotted and blotched in various with large lanceolate leaves freely marked 
WAYS Bi2E ios lane. sacdopect the aaceen sce sh misao chests mec oae 50 with a most distinctive bright golden yellow 
Chrysopeesilus, the foot-stalks and midribs are and whitish variegation; the midrib is of a 
pale. canary-yellow, which is also spread over bright magenta crimson, the ground color of 
the blade on each side of the midrib in irregu- which is bright green, interspersed with.occa- 
lar bands, in some cases to two-thirds of the sional blotches of bright yellow. This mag- 
lenzthofmtheentiredleatncs.-- se eee 50 nificent and attractive variety has been im- 
Challenger (Imperator), the midribs are.at first ported from the antipodes.................2:2+00+ eee . 2 50 
creamy-white, which gradually becomes suf- Nevilliz, when first expanded their midribs 
fused with red, finally deepening to bright are bright golden-yellow, and the blades light 
CYINISON=SCATMINE 1 i525! WAG Rae seceees BR coo. aw) olive-green, barred and marked with yellow. 
Carrierii, a superb Croton, with large finely In the mature leaves, the yellow is changed to 
Variegated folltiperssis-catesc.ssccscch ote oe. ete 200 crimson, shaded with Orange.............cecccceceeeee 50 
Cronstadtii, a glossy green variegated with President, a charming new Croton, with foliage 
bright golden-yellow. They aretwisted, curled: broadly variegated with golden-yellow........... 1 00 
and crisped into a great variety of forms. The Prince of Wales, the leaves are about 24 
richness of its coloration renders it most dis- inches long. The midribs are light yellow 
tinct and interesting.............. a iawiestnom nan aves 50 with a broad band of the same color on either 
Elegantissimus, one of the most charming side; the remainder of the blade is light olive- 
and elegant varieties yet offered. The leaves green, profusely spotted and marbled with 
are narrow and of considerable length. The VOM OWiercsdactge soe se taeake tie Aad IS RRE Rial 50 
variegation is of a rich bright golden color, Princess of Wales (Glorious), this is one 
extending along the centre and occurring in of the long-leaved drooping forms. leaves 
distinct blotches, and this, contrasting with sometimes plain and sometimes strongly un- 
the bright red tint of the petioles, produces a dulated. The ground color is green, and the 
VieLYepPKebbysetleCties-- secacscutesece scene eecaeeeseeeeees 75 variegation creamy-yellow, very variable in 
Evansianus, the newest leaves are light olive- CNAGACLEN« inten senseeseeln -coaepeee: dae -condde yaaaaaeeecres 50 
green, with midrib and veins of golden-yellow. Queen Victoria, the ground color of the leaf 
As the leaves become older, the green deepens is rich golden-yellow, beautifully mottled 
and changes toa bright bronzy-crimson, and with green; the midrib and the primary veins 
the golden-yellow of the midrib a rich orange- are of a rich magenta color, changing with age 
SCAU Cbs F5.5 ised obese s cokcn Sess -cteare oe ee 50 to a vivid crimson; the margin of the leaf is 
*Emperor Alexander (new), a very beautiful hand edGwathy car min Ctrsewececcessroeeeteesteeereseees 50 
variety in the way of “Fasciatus,’ but more *Superbus, a rich sulphur yellow, very distinct, 
distinctly and finely marked........ ...........2..... 2 50 @ fine Vani ebiyjcts-eccene vacectec <wsoon ee ae eae erences 2 50 
*Flambeau (new), leaves narrow, bright rich *Sunshine (new), a very handsome and distinct 
crimson) a brilliant vate ebyeaserscso se eee eee 2 50 Croton; leaves from 9 to 12 inches long by 2 to 
Fasciatus, veins marked by bright yellow 3 inches broad, oblong obovate; and of a dark 
lines, interlacing near the edge, where, near golden yellow color, primary veins and mar- 
the point, the surface is chiefly yellow; mid- gin same color, ground color pale olive-green 
rib a brownish-yellow band..............s:c.sscsssees 50 spotted. This will make a good decorative 
Hanburyanus, leaves rich golden-yellow and plant. When the leaves are mature the mark- 
rosy-crimson that suffuse the whole plant. ings change to a deep orange-crimson............. 2 50 
All the leaves are beautifully marbled and Variabilis (Falcatus), its leaves marbled and 
blotched with these tints on a green ground... 50 blotched with different shades of yellow, 
Hawkerli, the middle and lower portions of orange and crimson. The leaves both in color 
the leaves, together with the footstalks, are and shape, are very variable; some are 
light creamy-yellow which spreads over the straight, Others recuirved.............cc.c.ccceccsescoenes 50 
greater partiolithe le@viest.c:.y.2.-se--"eecenvsey eae as 50 Williamsii, this is strongly flushed with violet- 
La Dame Blanch, a very beautiful variety crimson. The leaf has a central band, yellow, 
with long undulating foliage; the variegation from which veins of the same color branch 
is white, which marks it as distinct from other out on either side. These veins all change to 
CYOLONS....,.csceseine verre pages toadusmes scaisoae saenceewresans 50 deep crimson and the whole plant becomes 
Lancifolius, midrib, margins and veins pale flushed with a glowing tint of crimson, shaded 
yellow, which, as the plant attains its charac- Withivioletivcc-sccssmesces occ se cuteecenteoeacantesencceeneae 50 
ter, becomes reticulated with bright rosy-pink ; Extra sized plants of the above Crotons can be 
presenting a MOSAIC APPEATANCE.....rr.err00+ vere 650 | Supplied at extra prices. 
BERTOLONIAS. 
*Bertolonia, Van Houteii, has the Jeaves of a *Bertolonia, Guttata, leaves dark green, pro- 
rich olive velvet ground color, traversed broad- fusely dotted with rose colored spots, a charm- 
side by large bars of beautiful magenta red, IN planter Lh sisteccacsecoscewccetccrsdecerteeech wanes eaemewOU, 
and dotted all over wilh thousands of spots of *Mirandzi, beautiful marked foliage............... 1 00 
the same color. The deseription will, how- *Pubescens, leaves light green, dark band 
ever, give only a slight idea of the real beauty through centre..............000 ta stestitatcee crest eceee 50 
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GOODYERAS. 
*Goodyera, Dawsoniana, avery beautiful plant. *Goodyera, Discolor, a beautiful plant, grows 
The leaves peeckish eroen on the upper side, about six inches high; foliage a beautiful dark 
and very glossy, with lines of beautiful golden velvety color, with white markings through its 
purple traversing from the base of the apex ; entire length ; flowers WHItE.......seeerersrereres 50 
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