NEW AND RARE STOVE PLANTS. 
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MARANTA VEITCHI. 
In liabit it is bold and striking, attaining a height of more than 2 feet ; 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 purplo. No description can do justice to this ornamental plant, which 
must be seen to be appreciated. 
Price 1 j guineas each. 
MUSA ENSETE. 
'l'his is the great Bauaua of Abyssinia. In growth it is one of the most striking and noble of 
ornamental plants. It is well adapted for a cool stove or warm conservatory. 
Price 3 guineas each . 
MUSA VITTATA. 
An extremely distinct species, the leaves variously striped and blotched with white. 
Price 2 guineas each. 
NEPHELAPHYLLUM CORDATUM. 
A curious and quaint-looking plant from the East Indies, associating with Anscctochilae, and 
forming a dosirablo addition to that group ; the loaves aro olivo coloured, interspersed with white. 
Price 1 guinea each . 
PANDANUS PORTEANUS. 
Introduced from the Philippines ; its foliage is of a dark green colour, which is relieved by a 
rich glaucous hue pervading throughout. 
It received a First Class Certificate at the Exhibition of the ltoyal Botanic Society. 
Price 15s. each . 
PANDANUS SPIRALIS. 
Au exceedingly elegaut dooorative plant, partaking in general character and appearance of P. 
elegant issima, but with the leaves longer and narrower than the last named. 
Price 15s. each. 
PARMENTIERA CEREIFERA. 
This tree is confined to the valley of the ltiver Chagros, Isthmus of Panama, and has been 
discovered and introduced by Dr. Seemann. In Botany of the Voyage of Il.M.S. “Herald,” Plora 
of the Isthmus of Panama, Dr. Seemann thus speaks of it : — “In entering a forost of these trees a 
porson might almost fancy himself transported into a chandler’s shop. From all the stems and 
lower branches of the trees hang long cylindrical fruits, of a yellow wax colour, so much resembling 
a candle as to have given rise to the popular appellation, ‘ Palo do velas’ ( Candle Tree). The fruit 
is generally from 2 to 3, but not unfrequently 4 feet long, and about an inch in diameter.” 
It has opposito trifoliolated loaves and largo white blossoms, which, in its native habitat, are 
given throughout the year, but are in the greatest abundance during the rainy season. 
The work just alluded to states, that previously only ono species of Parmentiera, P. edulis, was 
known to exist; the fruit of which, called Qualixilotl, is eaten by the Mexicans, while that of P, 
cere f cm serves for food to numerous herds of cattle. 
As in most of the Crcscentiacc;c, the flowers grow out of the old wood ; the fruit is fleshy, and 
the seeds very small, not larger than lentils. 
Price 1 guinea each. 
PASSIFLORA FULGENS. 
Introduced from tho Amazonian Valloy. A very distinct climber, with oak-like foliage, and largo 
bright Bcarlet flowers. 
Price 5s, and 7s. G d, each . 
