NEW, RARE AND DESIRABLE STOVE PLANTS. 
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CROTON MACAFEEANUS. 
This a very broad-leaved variety of Croton, and is a plant of remarkably free growth. The leaves 
are oblong, ovate, transversely marked near the centre vdth a system of mottled blotching extending 
from the mid-rib half way to the edge. The leaves are marked mth distant but distinct yellow spots. 
It has been named in honour of a gentleman who is a celebrated amateur and patron of horticulture at 
the Antipodes, and who probably possesses the best and most complete collection of the Codisum 
family extant. 15s. and 1 guinea. 
CROTON SPIRALIS. 
This is a very distinct and effective variety, both on account of its form and colouring. The si)iral 
twisting of the leaf blade, which has suggested its name, is very marked and very constant. The 
leaves are deep gi'een, mth a broad golden yellow bar up the centre, the green margin twisting spirally 
around the golden bar, some leaves being partially spiial and partially undulate. The older leaves 
become a deep bronzy green, almost purple, and the mid-rib a deep crimson. It has been imported 
from the South Sea Islands. 7s. 6d. and 10s. 6<f. ; extra sizes, 1 and IJ guinea. 
CROTON SPIRALIS. 
