OF NEW, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL PLANTS. 



HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS. 



Each. 

 Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, Lucien Linden, this 

 splendid ornamental shrub is without doubt 



one of the best varieties of the kind. The 

 flowers are large and very double, of a pale 

 yellow color, beautifully streaked with spots 



and lines of brilliant red 



Magnificus, a grand variety of this fine plant. 

 Flowers rich crimson magenta 



50 



Each. 

 Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, Zebrinus, a very dis- 

 tinct and handsome variety with double flow- 

 ers, which are beautifully flaked and striped; 

 the five outer petals scarlet edged with creamy 

 yellow in the lower part; at the apex, of a 

 creamy yellow, irregularly striped and flaked 

 with scarlet : 40 



*PIPER METALLICA. 



A very decorative plant, with round leaves, thick and of a beautiful sparkling metallic green, a native of 

 Borneo. An exceedingly pretty plant. $1.00. 



PELLIONIA PULCHRA. 



An exceedingly pretty trailing plant, with light green foliage marked with dark spots. A charming trailing 

 plant. 50 cents. 



EXACUM AFFINE. 



A new species from Sokotora, forming small, compact bushes about 6 inches high, with terminal clusters of 

 violet-purple, beautiful Cyclamen-scented flowers. It produces its flowers very freely and incessantly from Feb- 

 ruary till November ; being in consequence a desirable addition to free forcing plants. 30 cents. 



A very beautiful plant from the East coast of Africa 

 color of flowers a rich carmine masrenta. 25 cents. 



IMPATIENS SULTANA. 



The plant is a free grower and continuous bloomer, 



STREPTOSOLEN JAMESONII. 



An exceedingly fine free flowering plant of compact bushy habit, flowers opening bright orange, passing to 

 cinnabar red, nearly an inch in diameter. A really valuable plant. 25 cents. 



JASMINUM GRACILLINUM. 



Jasminum Gracillinum is one of the most distinct in its graceful habit and in the abundance of its large sweet- 

 scented flowers, which are also more copiously produced. It appears to be a small species, with long, very slender 

 branches springing from low down on the stem, and curving over on all sides, weighed down by terminal globose 

 panicles. A flowering shoot is produced from every joint, which terminates in a dense cluster of pure white 

 fragrant flowers. 30 cents. 



ANTHURIUMS. 



*Anthurium, Veitchii, a very handsome Aroid of 

 striking aspect. The leaves are ovate-oblong, 

 greatly elongated, attaining lengths of from 2 

 to 3 feet, with a breadth of less than one-third 

 of these dimensions; coriaceous iu texture 

 and deep green, with a glossy metallic surface 

 when first expanded, becoming paler by age. 

 The principal nerves are arched and deeply 

 sunk, giving the surface a conspicuously waved 

 appearance. As an exhibition or decorative 

 plant it will always take a very high position. 

 First class certificate from the Royal Horticul- 

 tural Society. Price on application 



s Anthurium, Warocqueanum, a remarkable 

 Aroid. The leaves are greatly elongated, at- 

 taining lengths of from 24 to 30 inches, with a 

 breadth of not more than 7 or 8 inches. The 

 ground color is a deep green of a very rich 

 hue, with a velvety lustre and appearance, 

 with which the light color of the midrib and 

 veins form a pleasing contrast. To the lovers 

 of fine foliage plants this beautiful Anthurium 

 will be a most welcome acquisition $1.00 to 2 50 



ALOCASIAS. 



*Alocasia, Thibautiana, a splendid foliage plant 

 of stately and robust habit, and without doubt 

 by far the finest of all Albcasias. For exhibition 

 purposes it stands in the first rank among loli- 

 age plants, and in the Stove it forms one of the 

 most distinguished ornaments. A first-class 

 certificate was awarded to it by the Roval Hor- 

 ticultural Society $1.00 to 2 50 



*Alocasia J , Hybrida, an exceedingly beautiful 

 Hybrid, sent out by Messrs. Veitch it Sons. It 

 is of free growth, with exceedingly beautiful 

 foliage with a metallic hue, in the way of A. 

 Veitchii, but much finer; will make a" grand 

 specimen plant for exhibition, &c $1.00 to 2 50 



*GLOBBA COCCINEA. 



The stems are much crowded, 12 to 18 inches long, and gracefully arching on all sides, giving the plant a very 

 elegant contour. They are furnished with deep green leaves and terminate in a dense raceme of flowers, of which 

 the bracts are scarlet and the perianth yellow. The plant is continuously in bloom during the greater part of 

 the year. The elegant habit of this plant, its richly colored flowers of singular structure, and their long dura- 

 tion, render it a most useful and interesting plant. 75 cents. 



*HIGGINSIA RCEZLI. 



A 'very beautiful new tropical plant, with dark bronzy leaves, streaked and marbled with white. 50 cents. 



