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Contributed by Mr. Fraser as Metadata latifolia. Syn. Mar- 

 morata, Variegata, Latifolia, Maculata. x x x . 



Pallida is the best known of the variegated Irish Ivies. The 

 variegation consists in patches of creamy or whitish variegation, 

 occupying often half the leaf, and occasionally extending to per- 

 fect etiolation. It is very inconstant, and the etiolated growths 

 soon perish. When at its best it is strikingly beautiful. Contri- 

 buted by Mr. Fraser as Hibemica variegata. Syn. Golden- 

 blotched, Aurea maculata, Canariensis aurea. x x x. 



Canescens is a variegated form of the Algerian Ivy. The 

 colouring varies from creamy white to pale ashy grey ; the leaves 

 are narrow and pinched. The plant is tender and inconstant, 

 and of quite secondary importance in the East of England ; but 

 in Western counties it makes a free growth, and has some beauty. 

 Contributed by Mr. Fraser as Alger iensis variegata. 



Lacteola is a superb variety, of bold, free habit ; vigorous in 

 growth and brilliant in colouring. The leaves are smaller than 

 any of the green-leaved forms of H. Canariensis, and somewhat 

 indistinct in form. The plant derives its beauty from the abun- 

 dance and purity of its creamy white variegation, in respect of 

 which it is unique. Contributed by Mr. Fraser as Maderensis 

 variegata, and as Lee's New Silver. It is also known as Lee's 

 Maderensis. x x x. 



Hedera Colcliica appears in the collection in one form only, 

 the well-known Bcegneriana. Contributed by Mr. Fraser. It 

 should be labelled Colcliica. x x x . 



Dentata, a large ovate form of Colcliica, characterised by a 

 few sharp marginal spines. Contributed by Mr. Fraser as 

 Dentata. x x x . 



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