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NEW PLANTS. 
The following magnificent new introductions will be ready for 
sending out in May:— 
BIGNONIA ORNATA. 
A climbing species, with large oval coriaceous sharp pointed leaves ; the surface, which is of metallic 
green with a large silvery white stripe on each side of the mid-rib, which passes into different shades 
before the entire development of the leaves : first it is of a delicate rose, then lilac, afterwards changing 
to mauve. The foliage, presenting various colours and shades, produces a beautiful effect. This 
distinct species has been introduced from Rio Negro ; it was amongst six new plants which gained the 
principal prize at the International Exhibition of London in 1866. 
Price 2 guineas each, 
CISSUS ARGENTEA. 
This species has thick wax-like leaves, the surface of which is of silvery whiteness. It is from 
Northern Brazil, and can be recommended as a handsome acquisition for the stove. 
Price 1 guinea each. 
DICHORISANDRA MOSAICA. 
How is this chef-dJamvre of the vegetable kind to be described, the appearance of which was quite 
an event at the International Exhibition of London ? Its large leaves, which are underneath of purple, 
present a veritable Mosaic on the upper surface ; this is formed by an innumerable quantity of small 
white lines, placed horizontally between the parallel veins of the mid-rib. The ground is of an emerald 
green with a beautiful metallic lustre ; amidst these splendid leaves the flowers are, bouquet-like, pro- 
duced : they are of a beautiful azure blue, and on each appears a star of the purest whiteness This 
wonder originates from the regions of Eastern Peru. An admirable illustration of this plant will be 
given in the Flore des Serves. 
Price 5 guineas each. 
DICHORISANDRA UNDATA. 
This extraordinary plant was almost as much admired at the Exhibition in London as the glorious 
Dichonsandra Mosatca itself. This is a dwarf species ; has rouud acuminate leaves, these are orna- 
mented with longitudinal bands alternatively of green, reflexed with silver, and of green shaded to black, 
stnkingly undulated, waved, or netted, producing a charming effect. It is one of the most curious, also 
one of the most interesting introductions of the present time ; in its native habitat it grows upon rocks 
and at the entrance of grottoes, on the borders of torrents that precipitate from the steep oordillhre of 
Peiu, flowing into the Amazon, and it was in these damp localities that it was discovered. 
Price 2 guineas each. 
ECHITES RUBRO-VENOSA. 
Evei-y one admired this gem at the great Exhibitions of Amsterdam and London, and every one 
affirmed that the admirable net work-which covers the leaves, yields to nothing but the most brilliant 
Anaxtochilus. This net-work is speckled with bright red (sometimes of a golden yellow), and stands out 
conspicuously from the emerald green ground. It is an admirable plant in every sense, and one which 
doubtless will be received with the greatest interest. 
Price li guineas each. 
ERANTHEMUM IGNEUM. 
This charming species comes from the same region as Dichorisandra tlndata. The long oval leaves 
are of an obscurely dark green covered with a diamond-like dust, through which there is a central band 
and veins of golden yellow, shaded with fiery red in the central part. 
Price li guineas each. 
