Plate 253 . 
ABUTILON ROSiEFLORUM. 
This is a new hybrid plant, said to have been obtained by crossing the white-flowered 
A. u Boale de Beige ” with the cinnabar red or orange-flowered A. Darwinii. The colonr 
of its flowers in some degree proves the parentage here given to be correct, since crosses 
between white and orange-flowered plants invariably bear pink or rose-coloured flowers, as 
is shown in the case Begonia Weltoniensis (B. Dregei and Sutherlandi ), and also in that of 
Rhododendron Princess Royal and others, raised by crossing R. javanicum and R. jasmini- 
Jlorum , and in a host of other cases too numerous to allude to here. The plant we now 
figure is a most desirable one for pot culture, and will be especially valuable as a dwarf, 
free-habited floriferous decorative plant. Our plate represents a small plant, natural size, 
and by no means exaggerates its beauty, the bell-shaped rosy flowers and buds being 
especially attractive, as seen peeping out from the fresh green leafage, by which, in the 
majority of cases, the pots are almost completely hidden. The delicate rosy flowers may be 
cut, and as the plant is vigorous, we have no doubt but that it will bear forcing into flower 
during the winter months, like its white-flowered parent. We are indebted to Mr. B. S. 
Williams, of Upper Holloway, for an opportunity of figuring this desirable novelty. 
Plate 254 . 
ODONTOGLOSSUM CERYANTESI DECORUM. 
The typical form of the graceful little Odontoglot has long been grown in our gardens, 
but that we now figure is a much more desirable plant, being very robust in its habits of 
growth, and bearing larger and more richly-marked flowers. It has recently bloomed in Sir 
Trevor Lawrence’s collection of orchids, at Burford Lodge, Dorking, and is most assuredly 
one of the most beautiful of all the dwarf-growing Odontoglossa. It was exhibited at 
South Kensington, on February 14th, of the present year, and received a first class certificate 
as being a distinct and beautiful plant. Sir Trevor Lawrence purchased the plant among 
others at Stevens’ rooms some time ago; that we now figure is, however, so superior to all 
other varieties that it well merits the trivial name given to it by Professor H. G. 
Reichenbach. 
