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THE FINEST COLLECTION EVER BROUGHT TOGETHER. 
HE following arc the best and most distinct that have been sent out up to the present. No 
other foliage plant can for a moment bear comparison with them, so vivid are the colours 
of some varieties. No greenhouse in the summer season is complete without these charming 
plants j rear them in a warm corner of a stove or cucumber-frame, and gradually expose 
them as the heat of the season increases ; give them a shift as they become pot-bound, and a few 
stakes to tie them into a pretty shape, with a little liquid manure twice a week, which is all they really 
require, for no insects and very few diseases attack them. Heat and moisture, and root-bound plants 
near the glass, are the main things to insure good high colours. 
We devote a 100-feet house to their growth, which is alone worth a visit to Swanley. Plants, 
rooted cuttings, and cuttings, sent by post to all parts of Europe. Seed, Is. 6rf. and 2s. Gd. per pkt. 
The following variety is very distinct and pretty, shape of leaf quite away from any other 
T.A TETE D'OR — Lovely deep green, tinted pink, with a black blotch in the centre of the leaf ; 
this, with its ejtquisitely pretty shaped leaf, renders it a most distinct kind. 0</. 
The best 24, and most distinct. 
14. LORD ROSEBERY— Centre of leaf 
rich claret-crimson, blotched blackish maroon, 
broad margin of bright green. 
1. BEAUMARCHAIS— Very distinct, crim- 
son, slightly tinged purple at base of leaf, 
2. RETICULATA — Large bold foliage, 
beautifully spotted. 
3. COUNTESS OF DUDbiEY— Beautiful 
colours and foliage, forming into a well-shaped 
plant , , 
4. BECKWITH'S OEM — Splendid high- 
coloured foliage ; distinct and effective., 
6. VESUVIUS — The richest and brightest- 
coloured variety yet introduced for colours. Is. 
6. LORD ROTHSCHILD — most beauti- 
ful coloured variety. 
7. LOVELY SUNSET— Distinct and pretty, 
of a deep rosy-pink shade, slightly shaded chest- 
nut, and distinctly spotted and speckled soft 
yellow. , , , 
8. ELEQANS — Large and beautiful foli^e, 
forming into a well-shaped plant. 
9. EMPEROR OF MOROCCO — A fine 
improvement on Emperor of Germany; lovely 
rich colours, dark velvety maroon and glowing 
lake shade of colour ; dwarf. 
10. HERMIT — One of the most useful black 
and dark green varieties. 
11. JULES CHR^ITIEN — A combination 
of blotches varying in colour from crimson, 
maroon-red to a bright yellow tint ; distinct. 
12. VILLE DE DIJON — The best in the 
spotted or Pompadour class. 9rf. 
. 13. EMPEROR OF GERMANY — In- 
tensely dark and velvety centre of leaf, deep 
^lake, broadly margined with blackish chocolate. 
9(f. each, except those priced ; the set for 14s. 
15. DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH- 
Distinct and effective; rosy-lake and brown, 
silvery edges; constant. Is. 
16. CLOTH OF GOLD— Clear pllow, 
shaded green, the nearest approach to yellow. 
17. MATTERHORN — Lightgreenish prim- 
rose ground, blotched dark maroon. 
18. LOUIS CHRETIEN — Beautifully 
serrated, centre white with green edge. 
19. HART’S CONQUEROR— A very 
splendid variety; the brilliancy and strong 
growth of this variety elicits tne admiration of 
all for exhibition or market. 
20. HENDERSONII— A very attractive 
and well-known variety. 
21. resplendent — Almost black, 
handsomely marbled green, and scarlet-crimson 
colours; good habit. 
22. COLIGNY — A distinct and beautiful 
variety, green ground, blotched chocolate-maroon 
and yellow ; attractive. 
23. CONRAD ROSENTHAL — Curiously 
blotched and spotted with maroon, red, yellow, 
and green. 
24. ARTHUR WHITLEY— Colour intense 
ruby-purple, mottled higher colour ; shape 
distinct ; quite an acquisition ; long leaf. 
Small plants, by post, 12*. ; cuttings, 6s. 
After April, small plants, 10*. ; cuttings, 4>\ 
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