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them as one under a name which is applicable to them all, as 

 the smallest of the Marginata series. The growth is weak and 

 wiry, the leaves small, angular, deltoid, obscurely lobed, the 

 central part dull green washed with grey, the margin clear 

 cream colour, acquiring a tinge of red in autumn. Contributed 

 by Mr. Fraser as Aurea elegantissima, and by Mr. Turner as 

 Marginata purpurea. Syn. Marginata argentea, Folius argose- 

 mens (!), Marginata elcjans, Cavendishi, Marginata latifolia, 

 Broad-leaved Silver. 



Marginata rubra agrees generally with Marginata media, 

 but differs in the livelier tone of red in the margin, which is a 

 conspicuous and beautiful feature in the early autumn. Con- 

 tributed by Mr. Fraser as Marginata elegantissima, and Mr. 

 Turner as Elegantissima marginata. Syn. Callisii; Argentea 

 rubra, Latifolia elegans, Tricolor, Marginata yulcliella. x x x . 



Sulphurea has a striking character, the leaves spoon-shaped 

 and concave, with small ear-like lobes, the variegation plentiful 

 but dull, consisting of margins and patches of sulphur yellow 

 and dull cream. Contributed by Mr. Fraser as Arborescens 

 argentea variegata. x x x . 



Submarginata, is one of the most beautiful, though it has 

 no conspicuous feature. The leaves are of medium size, irregular 

 spoon-shaped, with unequal lobes, the colour deep bluish green, 

 margined with a thin line of whitish variegation, with which in 

 autumn is associated a pleasing mixture of purplish red. One 

 of the best for any purpose. Contributed by Mr. Fraser as 

 Japonica variegata, and by Mr. Turner as Bhomboidea obovata 

 variegata. Syn. Bhombea variegata, Marginata major, Bhom- 

 boidea, Japonica, Japonica variegata, Neio Japanese, Scintilla 

 argentea, Bur pur ea metallica. x x x . 



Discolor is of neat compact habit, the leaves deltoid, with 

 obtuse lobes, the colour dark dull green, plentifully sprinkled 

 with white or grey dots, sometimes tinged with red ; the young 

 leaf-stalks red. Distinct and useful. Contributed by Mr. Turner 

 as Marmorata elegantissima, and by Mr. Fraser as Maculata 

 minor, x x . 



Chrysoplwjlla is variable and uncertain, and needs to be kept 

 to the best possible character by propagating from the best 

 coloured growths obtainable. It is well known as a fast-grow- 

 ing Ivy of robust habit ; the leaves, occasionally richly coloured 



