NEW, RARE AND DESIRABLE STOVE PLANTS. 
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CROTON PICTURATUS. 
A handsome and distinct variety of the polymoi'{)luis Codia;um or Croton, which has been obtained 
from the New Helnides. It is highly coloured and effective, as well as curious in its development. 
The older leaves are somewhat irregular at the edge, and with a tendency towards spiral contortion. 
The mid-rib is bright red, and the surface is marked throughout in an inegular blotchy manner with 
clear yellow passing to red. In certain stages of growtii leaves of a different character are produced ; 
there is, for example, an oblong leafy peltate base, from the back of which the costa is continued like 
an excunent thread, at the end of which is appended another elongate leafy portion, having a cupped 
or peltate base. The form of these parts is vnri.ablc. Tliis was one of tlie twelve New Plants with 
wliitih Mr. 'William Hull gained the First Prize at the lntcrnation.il Horticultural Exhibition, held at 
Ohent in 1878. For illustration, 'ride page 20. 10s. 6d. 
CROTON PRINCEPS (MUTABILIS). 
A stout habited free-growing variety of Croton, obtained from the New Hebrides in the South Pacific 
Ocean. It has broad linear leaves, sometimes plane and normal in development, more frequently plane 
at the base and obtuse at the apex, with the mid-rib peltately excurrent behind, and forming a thread 
by which another plane leafy lobe is suspended, the latter being also peltately attached. The appear- 
ance of this as of the other appeudieulate forms is very remarkable. The colour is at first green, with 
a yellow costa, yellow margins, and a few scattered yellow blotches on the lamina;. By the time they 
reach maturity they have entirely changed these colours, the gicen portions t.aking on a dark bronzy 
hue, and all the yellow markings, mid-rib and all, passing into the richest rosy crimson. It is one of 
the richest-coloured varieties in cultivation, and is strikingly handsome. This was one of the twelve 
New Plants with which Mr. William Bull gained the First Prize at the International Horticultural 
Exhibition held at Dundee in 1876, and the Fiist Prize at the Great International Horticultural 
Exhibition held at Ghent in 1878. IJ and 2 guineas. 
CROTON QUEEN VICTORIA, 15.«. | CROTON PRINCE OP V/AT.ES, 1.5s. and 
PRINCESS OF WALES, nVAC. gloriosus. | 1 guinea. 
CROTON REX. 
A remarkably attractive and handsome variety introduced from the South Sea Islands. The pre- 
dominant colour throughout the loaves is bright crimson, indeed it is one of the best of the red-colonml 
series. The drooping strap-shaped leaves are of a bronzy green ground colour, with conspicuous rich 
crimson mid-rib, the margins sometimes undulated, and the lamina; occasionally .spirally twisted for 
two or three turns. The younger loaves are veined and .spotted with yellow, which colour changes to 
reddish crimson as they acquire age, rendering the plant extremely effective. This was one of the 
twelve Now Plants with which Mr. W. B. gained the First Prize at the International Horticultural 
Exhibition held at Ghent, in 1878. 10s. 6ef. 
CROTON ROSEO-PICTUS. 
A very pretty and distinct form of Groton, of hybrid origin. It is of compact habit, densely leafy, 
and from its pleasing colouration will become one of the most useful for decorative puiqioses. The 
leaves are obovate-acuminato, flat, and always eolour well. The primary gi'ouud colour is green, 
the mid-rib and its border being pale yellow, as are also the principal veins which are marked in an 
arouato manner, while between and beyond them the surface is broken up in yellow reticulations. 
These markings take on a pretty rose tint, which is moat decided near the margins. The pleasing 
colouring and the excellent habit of the plant must render it a general favourite. This was one of the 
twelve Now Plants with which Mr. "W. B. gained the First Prize at the Provincial Show of the Ifoyal 
Horticultural Society hold at Preston, in 1878. For illustration, vide page 22. IJ guinea. 
CROTON ROYAL PRINCE, 10s. M. \ CROTON SPLENDIDUS, IJ guinea. 
CROTON SPIRALIS. 
A very distinct and effective variety from the South Sea Islands. The spiral twisting of the leaf 
blade, which has suggested its name, is very marked and very constant. The leaves are deep green, 
with a broad golden yellow bar up the centre, the gi'een margin twisting spirally around the golden 
bar, some loaves being partially .spiral and partially undulate. The older leaves become a deep bronzy 
gmen, almost purple, and the mid-rib a deep crimson. 7s. 6d. and 10s. 6d. 
CROTON SUPERBIENS. 
One of the finest of known varieties, and of a thoroughly distinct character. The leaves ore oblong, 
acute, rounded at the base. The colouring is exceedingly rich, and quite unique. In the least coloured 
condition, the loaves are green, with clouded yellowish markings. As these mature, the gr een deepens, 
the yellow brightens, and the coppery-red veiuing and margin are brought out. Subsequently the 
gi'een becomes blackish-bronze, while all the pale portions become coppery, the veins and the costa being 
picked out with ci-imson, which shows in a very marked degree on the costa. In this state the colouration 
is truly superb. It is a native of New Guinea and is a gem amongst the Crotons. 2 guineas. 
