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NEW AND RARE STOVE PLANTS. 
ALOCASI A GIGANTEA. 
One of the finest and most distinct of the genus. Its large sagittate foliage is of the same 
metallio lustre as that of A. Yeitehi, but of much larger growth than that species; the habit is 
bold and very striking ; a well-grown specimen, attaining a height of 4 feet. 
Price 15s. each. 
ALOCASIA TIGRINA. 
The leaf stalks of this plant are similar in appearance to longiloba, but the leaves quite distinct, 
being strikingly incised. 
Price 15s. each. 
AMARYLLIS ALBERTI FLORE PLENO. 
This magnificent variety has been introduced from Cuba. The flowers have a brilliant orange' 
red ground, shot with a fresh bright carmine, the base of the petals is of a whitish yellow, the 
flower is six inches in diameter. Instead of anthers there are thirty to forty petals, which form a 
perfect and regularly-shaped flower. 
Price 5s. each. 
AMARYLLIS IMPERATRICE DE BRESIL. 
A species with veritable blue flowers. When in blossom this plant is a truly enchanting objeot. 
It has been introduced from Brazil. 
Price 7s. 6 d., 10s. 6 d., to 21s. each. 
ANANASSA PORTEANA. 
This species has been introduced from the Philippine Islands. The foliage is of an olive green 
colour, with a broad band of pale yellow down the centre of each leaf. 
Price 3 guineas each. 
ANTHURIUM GRANDIS. 
A strikingly beautiful ornamental plant, introduced by the Royal Horticultural Society from 
South America, through their collector, Mr. Weir. Its large oordate leaves, in mature specimens, 
are about 2 feet in diameter; the ground colour is of a velvety olive green, intersected with whitish 
ribs and yellowish tinted veins ; when in its young state the leaves are of a coppery pink hue, 
gradually changing into a beautiful green as the plant acquires age. 
This plant has also been distributed under the names of A. magn\ficum and A. cordijolium. 
Price 5s., 7s. 6 d., 10s. 6 d., 15s., to 1J guineas each. 
ANTHURIUM LEUCONEURUM. 
A handsome variegated species from South America, with thick waxy-like cordate leaves, of a 
rich dark olive green colour, distinctly veined and spotted with grey. 
Price 2s. 6 cl. each. 
ANTHURIUM SCHERZERI ANUM. 
This has been introduced from Costa Rica, and is one of the most striking and beautiful dwarf- 
flowering plants of recent introduction, producing beautiful brilliant scarlet flowers, each of which 
remains from two to three months in bloom. This charming and novel plant is of easy culture, 
and a most abundant bloomer. 
It has received numerous First Class Prizes at all the principal English and Continental 
Exhibitions. 
Price 1 and 1 j guineas each. 
