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ST. HELENA. 
707. C. Warscewiczii, Dietr. — Deep Red-flowered Indian Shot; 
growing commonly in Scotland, and other gardens. — -Hab. Costa 
Rica. 
Maranta, Linn. 
708. M. arundinacea, Linn. — Arrow Root has been grown 
and manufactured in the Island, but the plant is now rare. — Hab. 
W. Indies. 
108. MusACEiE ( Banana "Family). 
Musa, Linn. 
709. M. paradisiaea, Linn. — The Plantain; grows uncultivated 
and is rather common, in the ravines. C. to H. L. Alt. -2 to 38 ; 
fruits well. — Hab. Tropics. 
710. M. sapientum, Linn. — Banana. At least five varieties — 
viz., the Red, Broad Flat Yellow, Finger, Bastein, and Stout Juicy, 
grow wild and are common in ravines and gardens where water exists, 
C. to H. L. alt. - 2 to 3'8 ; they fruit best in the low valleys where 
there is greatest heat. One of the most abundant fruits in the 
Island, is propagated by suckers. — Hab. Tropics. 
Strelitzia, Banks. 
711. S. reginse, Banks. — Peacock Flower; grows in gardens 
and shrubberies, uncultivated; rather rare. Al t. 3 - 8. Blossoms 
freely, and is propagated by suckers. Bot. Mag. 119. — Hab. Cape 
of Good Hope. 
712. S. augusta, Thunb. — Large White Strelitzia, or Travel- 
lers’ Joy; grows to a height of ten feet. Alt. 3. Very rare ; one at 
Plantation, another at Terrace Knoll. Blossoms freely. — Hab. Cape 
of Good Hope. 
713. S. parvifolia, Dryand. — Narrow-leaved Strelitzia; culti- 
vated in gardens. Alt. 3;6. Rather rare. — Hab. Cape of Good Hope. 
109. IridivE ( Iris Family). 
Antholyza, Linn. 
714. A. aethiopica, Linn. — Common Flag; grows wild and is 
very common, seeding freely. Alt. 3'8 to 4. Bot. Mag. 561 and 
1172.— Hab. Cape of Good Hope, 
