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*APHELANDRA FASCINATOR. 



A very fine species, with very ornamental foliage as well as magnificent 

 flowers; "the leaves are rich dark green, beautifully banded with silvery white, 

 and underneath of an uniform purplish violet; the spikes of bloom are very 

 large and of dazzling vermilion color. SI. 50 each. 



ANTHUKITJM CRYSTALLINUM. 



This beautiful species is certainly one of the finest introductions of late years- 

 It produces large, cordate, acute leaves, of a leathery consistence. The 

 emerald green refulgent leaves are spotted all over with a brighter shade, and 

 bordered by a broad silvery or rather crystal band, which surrounds the intra- 

 marginal and four secondary nerves. These dazzling white zones are so dis- 

 tinct and regular that they resemble a border of incrusU-d silver around the 

 sections of the blade of the leaf. The effect of this highly ornamental plant 

 is most .striking. The young leaves are of a violet purple, forming a marked 

 contrast with the older, deep green leaves, divided into squares by silvery 

 bands as we have just described. $2 50 each. (Ready in May.) 



*ANTHURIUM REGALE. 



This superb ornamental foliage plant is well deserving a place in every col- 

 lection. There are several varieties of this plant. The one now offered is the 

 finest; the leaves are heart-shaped, much lengthened out towards the apex, and 

 rich dark velvety-green in color. $1.50 each. 



AXTHURIUM MAGXIFICUM-(Granrfis.) 



The foliage of this plant is truly magnificent, a noble species, with large vel- 

 vety green leaves and broad silver veins. 75 cts. each. 



*ANTHURIUM SCHERZERIAXUM. 



One of the most striking and beautiful dwarf-flowering stove plants of recent 

 introduction, producing beautiful brilliant scarlet flowers, each of which remains 

 from two to three months in bloom. This charming and novel plant is easy of 

 culture, and a most abundant bloomer. S2 eajh. 



-PHILODEXDROX LINDENIANUM. 



Tlii- Philodendron has heart-shaped leaves of a delicate satiny green, shaded 

 with metallic olive color on the upper surface, the under part pale green, orna- 

 mented with bands of maroon. The young leaves are of a bright chamois color, 

 and the maroon bands of the under parts penetrate through to the upper, so 

 that the coloring of the plants has a glistening and indescribable effect. SI each. 



*CYANOPHYLLUM SPECTAXDOI. 



A grand plant with large velvety leaves, and whitish ribs which grow to an 

 immense size and are very attractive. $1 each. 



*SPH(EROGYNE LATIFOLIA. 



A plant with the grandest possible foliage, large, broad and flat, deep green 

 on top, under side cinnamon brown ; very hairy leaves and sterns ; a grand 

 specimen plant. One of the most attractive for exhibition. $2 each. 



-POSOQUERIA LONGIFOLIA. 



This plant forms an elegant bush, and Is very free flowering. Leaves large, 

 somewhat ovate, coriaceous and shining green ; flowers tubular, pure while, 



