The Cultural Evolution of Cyclamen latifolium. 



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The Butterfly Form. 



This has been obtained independently by several horticulturists. 

 The segments are partially spreading, and concave on their inner 

 surface. One of the most remarkable is that raised by M. de Langhe- 

 Veroaene ; it is represented in figs. 8 and 9. He informs me that 

 " these are the products of the eleventh year of improvement." He 

 adds : " I never crossed ithem with any other strain ; I do not like 



Fig. 8. 



