Plate 419 . 
STEPHANOPHYSUM LONGIFOLIUM. 
We are indebted to Mr. William Bull for the opportunity of figuring this interesting 
plant. It is not a new plant, for it was described in Pohl’s “Plantarum Brazilim leones,” 
tab. 156, vol. 2, as far back as 1838. 
The subject of our illustration is a pretty acanthaceous plant, that has been 
introduced from Brazil by Messrs. L. Jacob-Makoy and C le , of Liege, from whom Mr. Bull 
obtained it. It has bright coral-coloured flowers, which issue from the leaf axils in the 
form of sprays, and these are produced in the greatest profusion throughout the summer. 
It has elegant foliage and an agreeable habit of growth. Its free-flowering character and 
bright-coloured blossoms should make it a desirable acquisition. It requires stove 
culture. 
Plate 420 . 
NEW VERBENAS. 
In a journal like the Floral Magazine, which aims at presenting to view the best 
and most distinctive of the new plants constantly being produced, the claims of the 
Verbena and other common flowers must be recognized. The three new varieties of the 
Verbena now figured are from the collection of Mr. J. F. Mould, of Pewsey, Wilts, a 
successful raiser of this flower. Mr. Thompson (fig. 1) is one of the most brilliant- 
coloured forms we have yet met with ; the colour is of a very rich bright pale-scarlet ; 
pip and truss alike of fine form and thoroughly symmetrical. Sir Garnet Wolseley (fig. 2) 
is of a bright purple hue, shading to violet, with pale centre, and pip of fine form. 
Lord Chelmsford (fig. 3) has a deep bright pink shade, the creamy centre dashed with 
green ; pip and truss of excellent quality. 
The foregoing are fine exhibition varieties, and will be found of great service in the 
garden, especially for bedding purposes. 
