NEW AND RARE STOVE PLANTS. 
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MARANTA ILLUSTRIS. 
Worthy rival of the other fine kinds lately introduced. This noble plant captivated the attention 
of amateurs at the great Exhibition in London. The leaves in their youngest state approach M. 
roseo picta from the rosy disc ; later this disc enlarges and becomes white, whilst the transversal 
bands of ivory white part from the middle vein and become lost in the disc ; the ground colour is 
of a lively glittering green on the upper surface, and bright purple underneath. It has been 
introduced from the shores of the Amazon. 
Price 15s. and 1 guinea each. 
MARANTA LEGRELLEANA. 
This Maranta claims in effect a place amongst the most beautiful of the family ; although it has 
not the transparency nor the dimensions of M. Lindeni , it resembles, nevertheless, that splendid 
plant by the appearance and the colouring of the leaves, but it differs in its shape, which is long, 
oval, and acuminate. It was discovered on the shores of the Amazon in company with M. illustrie. 
Price 10a*. 6d. each. 
MARANTA LINDENI. 
This is an exceedingly beautiful plant, introduced from Peru ; the surface of the leaves olive 
green, and the reverse side purplish rose, both sides blotched with yellowish green, almost 
transparent, which produces a striking, attractive, and pleasing contrast. 
Price 10s. 6d. and 155. each. 
MARANTA PICTURATA. 
Rich bright green glossy leaves, with conspicuous white mid-rib, and whito bands running length- 
ways ; compact habit. 
Introduced from Para. Price 105. 6d. each . 
MARANTA ROSEO PICTA. 
A variegated plant, introduced from the Upper Amazon, of dwarf compact habit and attractive 
appearanoe ; the leaves are of a very dark green on the surface, richly marked or banded with red 
and whito, with rosy coloured mid-rib, the back of the leaves of a bright purplish crimson. 
Price 10.5. Od. and 155. each. 
MARANTA SPLENDIDA. 
A handsome variety, introduced from Para j the foliage of a very rich dark green, strikingly 
rayed or marked with pale green, almost approaching to a primrose colour. 
Price 10*. M. and 15*. each. 
MARANTA VAN DEN HECKEI. 
This has also been introduced from Para. It is of moderate size and of compact habit ; the 
leaves are of a dark satin-like green, embellished by a large central line, surrounded by an 
undulated silver disc. 
Price 3*. 6 d. and 5s. each. 
MARANTA VEITCHI. 
In habit it is bold and striking, attaining a height of more than 2 feet j the leaves, which, when 
fully grown, measure 14 inches by 9, are glabrous on both sides, and marked both on the surface 
and underneath with beautiful crescent-shaped blotches, those on the upper side being light green, 
and on the lower of a rosy purple. 
Price 1 guinea each. 
MARANTA VIRGINALIS. 
A beautiful variety, with fine large foliage, bright green, mid-l'ib white, with a conspicuous white 
band on each side. The under surface of the leaves is a palo whitish green. 
Price 1 guinea each. 
