NEW AND RARE STOVE PLANTS. 
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ALOCASIA ZEBRINA, 10s. Gd. 
„ (Caladium) LOWI, 7s. fid. and 10s. G d. 
>1 MACRORHIZA VARIEGATA, .5s. 
ALOCASIA METALLIC A, 5s. and 7s. Gd. 
» (Schistocasia) PORTEI, 42s.andG3s. 
,, (Caladium) VEITCHI, 21s. 
ALOCASIA GIGANTEA. 
Ono of the finest and most distinct of the genus. Its largo sagittate foliage is of the same 
metallic lustre as that of A. leitclu, 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 1 guinea each. 
ALOCASIA TIGRINA. 
I'hc loaf stalks of this plant are similar in appearance to longilvha, but the leaves 
being strikingly incised. 
Price 1 guinea each. 
quito distinct, 
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 tho 
ilowor is () inches in diamotor. Instead of anthers there are thirty to forty petals, which form a 
perfect and rogularly-shaped Ilowor. 
lho peduncle, whioh grows to the height of a foot, or rather more, regularly puts forth two 
flowers, ot which tho first that is developed takes a perfectly upright position, while the second 
leans sidewards. 
The largest bulbs attain a diameter of 2 inches ; and it is to bo especially remarked that they 
may bo easily propagated by offsets from the parent bulbs. 
Price 7$. G d. each. 
AMARYLLIS IMPERATRICE DE BRESIL. 
A species with veritable blue flowers. When in blossom this plant is a truly enchanting 
It has been introduced from Brazil. 
object. 
Price 10s. 6 d., 15«., to 31s. Gd. each. 
ANANASSA PORTEANA. 
This species has been introduced from tho Philippine Islands. The foliage is of an olive green 
Colour, with a broad baud of palo yellow down the centre of each leaf. 
Price 4 guineas each. 
ANTHURIUM GRANDIS. 
A st, ' lklu gL T beautiful ornamental plant, introduced by the Royal Horticultural Society from 
booth America, through their collector, Mr. Weir. Its largo cordate leaves in mature specimens 
are about 2 feet in diameter ; tho ground colour is of a velvety olivo 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 greeu as the plaub acquires age. 
This is a most desirablo acquisition to our fino-foliaged plants, and undoubtedly one of the best 
new ones in the ornamental section. It will prove an excellent plant for exhibition purposes. 
This plant has also been distributed under the names of A. magn{fieu,m and A. cordifoliiwi. 
Price 7s. Gd., 10s. Gd., 15s., 1 to 2 guineas each. 
ANTHURIUM LEUCONEURUM. 
A handsome variegated species from South America, with thick waxy-like cordato leaves of a 
rich dark olive green colour, distinctly veined and spotted with grey. 
Price 'is. Gd. each. 
