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NEW PLANTS. 
GUNNERA MANICATA. 
This majestic species originates from cold and freeing regions, known in Southern Brazil under the 
name of Campos de Lages. It is one of the last and best discoveries of the collector M. Libon, who met 
them in marshy parts, and at the foot of the principal source of Sierra do Mar. From the conscientious 
account of this traveller, every leaf of this Gunnera acquires about 15 feet in circumference, and one can 
easily imagine the apace this colossal plant covers. Being quite hardy, it is destined to become one of 
our most beautiful ornamental plants, one admirable for planting on lawns and other picturesque 
purposes. 
Price guineas each. 
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 
gi*een on the upper surface, and bright pui-ple underneath. The Flores des Serres gives a magnifi- 
cently executed plate of this novelty. It has been introduced from the shores of the Amazon. 
Price 3 guineas 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. Illustris, 
Price 3 guineas each. 
MARANTA WALLISI. 
Very distinct and beautiful. Its long petiolated leaves are of a light satin green, on which is a well 
defined, rich, dark green disc. This plant will make a pleasing contrast with some of the other species, 
and it merits a distinguished place amongst its congeners. It has been introduced from Peru, 
Price li guineas each. 
PHILODENDRON LINDENIANUM. 
This Philodendron has heart-shaped leaves of delicate satin-green, shaded with metallic olive-colour 
on their surface ; the under part pale green, ornamented with bands of maroon. The young leaves are 
of a bright chamois colour, and the maroon bands of the under parts penetrate through to the upper, so 
that the appearance of the plants produces a glistening and indescribable effect. One of the most bril- 
liant introductions of our epoch. It was foimd in the low and damp forests in the republic of Eucador. 
Price 3 guineas each. 
FOREIGN ORDERS. 
Planfe, Seeds, &c., for transmission abroad, selected and packed with the greatest possible care in 
Wardian Cases, or close Boxes, according to the nature of the Goods, and shipped to any part of the 
world. 
Cheques to he crossed “ London Joint Stock Bank.” 
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