Cannells’ Floral Guide, 1904. 
NEW SPECIES OP COLEUS. 
COLEUS THYRSOIDED8. 
COLEUS THYESOIDEUS— A species received at the Royal Gardens, Kew, from 
Briiisli Central Africa, where it was discovered by Mr. White. The habit of the plant is similar 
to that of an ordinary Colens, The leAf petioles are to 2 inches long, and the bright green 
triangular, nearly 2^ inches wide and rather more than this in length, with coarsely serrated or toothed 
margin. The inflorescence is terminal, thyrsoid, and about 8 inches long. The flowers are very 
numerous, about ^ in. long, and rich gentian blue in colour. This new brilliant blue, January ana 
February flowering plant, as will be seen by the engraving, is very distinct, and one of tbe most 
lovely Delphinium-like spikes of flowers ever seen. It is of the easiest culture, and unlike others 
of its family, having green leaves of strong growth, and not liable to insects or disease. We exhibited 
it last year, when it was granted an Award of Merit, and again last January, when it was unani- 
mously awarded a First-Class Certificate as the best blue winter flowering plant in cultivation. It 
is such an unusual acquisition thatone must see it to believe there exists such an invaluable plant. 
Plants, 1*. fid. and 2k. 6</. each. 
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