NEW, BARE AND DESIRABLE STOVE PLANTS. 
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A bold-lookiiig plant of noble aspect, resembling a d'varf Musa in general appearance. The steins 
are striated with green and yellow, and become recurved at the toj). The leaf-blade is elongate-ovate, 
cordate at the base, and cuspidate at the apex ; deep green, with the course of the parallel-curved 
veins from the costa to the margin, traced ont by yellow lines producing a freely marked and very 
striking variegation. Though closely related to the stately Bananas, it is a comparatively dwarf 
plant, though one of bold and imposing character. It has been introduced from the South Sea Islands, 
lieceived a First Class Certificate from the Koyal Horticultural Society. 10s. 6d., 15s. and 1 guinea. 
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HELICONIA AUKEO-.STK1ATA. 
