new, rare and desirable stove plants. 
HELICONIA AUBEO-STRIATA. 
A boldTookiug plant of noble aspect, resembling a dwarf Musa in general appearance. The stems 
me striated with green and yellow, and become recurved at the top. The leaf-blade is elongate-ovate, 
cordate at the base, and cuspidate at the apex ; deep green, with the course of the parallel-curverl 
veins from the costa to the margin, traced out by yellow lines producing a freely marked and very 
striking variegation. Though closely related to the stately Bananas, it is a comparatively dwarf 
I'lant, though one of bold and imposing character. It has been introduced from the South Sea Islands, 
deceived a First Class Certificate from the Eoyal Horticultural Society. 10s. 6d., 15s., and 1 guinea. 
HELICONIA AUREO-STKIATA. 
