THE FLORAL MAGAZINE. 
on small plants, it is sure to become popular for de¬ 
corative purposes and as a plant for market.—Dracaena 
Robinsoniana (Yeitcb). A robust-babited variety, 
from the South Sea Islands, the young leaves of wbicb 
were of a creamy-white colour suffused and striped 
with rose.—Oypripedium occidentale (H. J. Elwes). 
A graceful little two-flowered plant, having the habit 
and flowers of C. Calceolus, except that in this case 
the slipper-shaped lip is pure white instead of yellow. 
It is a pretty little plant, superior in beauty to C. 
candidum, of which it may possibly prove to be a 
variety. Lindley describes a similar plant under the 
name of C. cordigerum as being found in Europe, 
Dahuria, and, according to Thunberg, in Japan, adding, 
that its characters are those of C. Calceolus, with the 
exception of the white lip.—Oncidium crispum margi¬ 
natum (Sir T. Lawrence). A large-flowered form of 
O. crispum with the colouring of 0. Forbesi, but with 
much larger flowers. The largest bloom on this plant 
was fully 3 inches in diameter, the glossy brown petals 
and reniform lip being margined with a broad, brown- 
spotted, yellow band.—Azalea mollis, Couleur de Paille 
(Yeitch). A dwarf and floriferous seedling variety, of 
a soft and pleasing yellow colour, admirably adapted 
for pot culture and early spring flowering as a green¬ 
house plant. 
At the Royal Botanic Society’s show held on May 
16th, certificates were awarded to the following new 
plants: — Adiantum Capillus-Yeneris corymbiferum 
(Bell). A variety of the common British Maiden-hair 
Fern, very similar to A. Luddemannianum.—Dendro- 
bium suavissimum (Low and Co.) A showy and dis¬ 
tinct plant, in habit resembling a strong-growing form 
of D. chrysotoxum; the flowers are borne eight or ten 
together on a slender drooping spike, two or more of 
them being borne at the apex of the spindle-shaped 
last year’s bulbs. The individual flowers measure 2 
inches or more in diameter, the petals being broad and 
having a glossy, wax-like appearance. The whole 
flower is of a vivid golden tint, the lip being crispulate 
and fringed, and having a bold, crimson-black blotch 
in the centre. As regards size and colour the flowers 
come nearest to those of D. Cambridgeanum, and they 
possess, moreover, a delicate fragrance. Amongst 
Orchids, introduced of late years, this is one of the 
most distinct and effective.—Microlepia anthriscifolia 
(Williams). A slender, finely-divided species, well 
worth a place in collections.—Dracaena terminalis alba 
(Williams). An effective, free-growing plant having 
distinct white markings on the younger foliage; 
admirably suited for decorative and market purposes. 
—Croton Andreanum (Williams). A robust and showy 
variety of Continental origin.—Mimulus pardinus fl.-pl. 
(E. G. Henderson). An effective semi-double variety 
of a purplish-crimson colour spotted with black maroon. 
—Blandfordia flammea elegans (E. G. Henderson). A 
stately grassy-leaved plant, bearing a cluster of rich 
orange-yellow, bell-shaped flowers on the apex of a 
slender stem 2 feet in height. It is a distinct and 
showy cool greenhouse plant well worth attention.— 
Clematis Florence (Jackman). A delicate lilac-tinted 
and sepalled variety, the margins of the sepals being 
of a deeper tint. It is a distinct and floriferous variety 
well worth culture.—Clematis Lady Egmont (Jackman). 
A large and sepalled variety, having delicate bluish- 
lilac flowers of good form and substance, admirably 
suited for pot culture.—Hardy Japanese Azalea indica 
Rollissoni (Rollisson and Sons). A very dwarf and flori¬ 
ferous plant scarcely 6 inches in height, the little tufts 
of bright green leaves being nearly entirely hidden by 
double rosy flowers, which remind one of those of 
rosy-coloured Balsams; it is said to be hardy, and is 
a distinct and attractive little plant.—Lomaria discolor 
bipinnatifida (Williams). A free-growing, bright 
green-crested Fern, admirably adapted for decorative 
purposes. 
MAGAZINES AND CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
The Journal of Forestry and Estates Management. 
No. 1, May. A new contemporary, to which we wish 
all the success its importance deserves. 
From B. S. Williams, Victoria and Paradise Nur¬ 
series, Upper Holloway, London :— Catalogue of New 
Plants. A rich and interesting collection, with wood- 
cut illustrations. 
From E. G. Henderson and Son, Pine Apple 
Nursery, Maida Yale, London :— Spring Catalogue of 
Softwooded Greenhouse and Bedding Plants. 
From Dick Radcliffe and Co. :— Catalogue of Vege¬ 
table and Flower Seeds, Garden Requisites, and Horti¬ 
cultural Eecorations. 
From Messrs. James Yeitch and Sons, Royal Exotic 
Nursery, King’s Road, Chelsea :— General Catalogue of 
New, Bare, and Beautiful Plants. A well got-up 
publication, amply illustrated, the descriptive matter 
being supplemented by extracts from the best au¬ 
thorities. 
From Mr. W. Bull, King’s Road, Chelsea:— Cata¬ 
logue of New and Bare Plants. A well printed and 
amply illustrated production. 
