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Madame HouUet, pink spots towards the center, with white spots on 

 the margin. 



C. Sedeni, clouded, green and rose. 



C. Splendens, rich crimson, shaded to a green margin. 



C. VerschaflFeltii, green ground, with pink spots. 



The oldest and best known yariety is the Caladium Esculeatum, the 

 leayes are of immense size, often two feet long and six inches broad. It 

 will thrive when the other tender yarieties fail. 



Begonias. 



This class are remarkable for the diversity of their markings, and 

 their rich crimson stems and edgings. Some of the leaves are of an 

 immense size, with broad silvery zones and snowy spots, which contrast 

 perfectly with the rich crimson-tinted, emerald-hued leaves. 



Begonia Eex was the first variety ; from it have sprung many rare kinds. 



Begonia Hybrida Multiflora is valuable, especially for flowering during 

 the winter months, blooming almost continually; has small ovate, 

 glossy leaves, and a profusion of gracefully drooping racemes of rosy 

 pink blossoms. 



Cannas. 



These are highly ornamental and effective; their broad, bright-hued 

 leaves resemble those of the Banana ; and their flowers are produced in 

 racemes of scarlet, crimson, orange-red, and buff. They are tender, aoid 

 must be removed to a dry cellar as soon as the frost comes. In spring 

 start them in boxes, or in a warm climate, in the open border. They 

 are grown from seed, as directed in this chapter; but one is not certain 

 of procuring the best varieties. The bulbs can always be purchased at 

 the florists at a small price. 



Atropurpurea has fine dark leaves, with orange-scarlet flowers. 



Insignis, leaves banded and rayed with purples ; flowers reddish-orange. 



Premices de Nice, large foliage, bright yellow flowers, spotted with 

 salmon. 



Eubra Superbissima, stalks crimson, leaves red, with a metallic shade, 

 flowers clear orange-red. 



Nigricans, leaves green with a dark bronze shade, flowers bright Ver- 

 million. 



ISTe plus ultra, leaves rich purple, flowers crimson-scarlet. 

 Musaefolia, foliage large and handsome. 



