THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST 
[ November, 
24fi 
which arises from the bold sweep of the fronds, combined with the lace-like dis¬ 
section of the parts ; each little nervelet in the stately fronds developes into a 
tiny leaflet, and as all could not find room to spread them out flat, their little 
blades bristle upwards all over the frond, giving it a peculiarly elegant frill¬ 
like surface. The culture of the plant is, under these conditions, so successful, that 
a few words on the subject may be of interest. 
The main point to be noticed is that no fire-heat is employed. Winter or 
summer is all the same in this respect, no frost that has occurred for several 
years past having injured the plants in the least, though sometimes the thermometer 
in the house has indicated 20° below freezing-point. Another is, that very little or 
no direct “ air ” is given, except in the very hottest weather. They are potted in 
peat, loam, and sphagnum, with abundant drainage, to carry off the abundant 
waterings. In the growing season, and throughout the summer, the plants are 
watered overhead three times daily. In mid-winter, when they are at rest, they 
receive no water for ten weeks or thereabouts. They are shaded by mats, to 
shield them from direct sunlight. So treated, they grow as freely as could be 
desired, and furnish one of the finest examples of successful culture of which 
we have any knowledge.—M. 
DRAC^NA GOLDIEANA. 
^NE of the most superb of ornamental stove plants, and indispensable in all 
first-class collections; so writes Mr. Bull, by whom the plant is now being 
sent out. The description is by no means overdrawn, as the accompanying 
illustration, kindly lent .to us by Mr. Bull, will show at a glance. It is not 
only magnificent in its general aspect, but altogether unique in its coloration; 
and when of moderate size, that is, some two or three feet high, and grown as 
vigorously as it is capable of being grown, it is certainly one of the handsomest 
of stove foliage shrubs yet known. 
The plant was originally sent from Western Tropical Africa by Mr. Goldie, 
after whom it is named, to the Glasgow Botanic Garden; and was exhibited at 
the Glasgow International Show, some few years ago, in a collection of plants 
sent from that garden. Though comparatively undeveloped, enough of its 
merits were discernible to induce the judges of new plants, of whom the writer 
was one, to award it a First-class Certificate. Shortly afterwards it was acquired 
by Mr. Bull, who has since been getting up a stock for distribution, and in the 
hands of the chief of his staff, Mr. Godseff, its beauty has been brought out in 
grand style, fully justifying the opinion originally formed of it. It has also 
been certificated both by the Eoyal Horticultural and Koyal Botanic Societies. 
The plant is of erect habit, with a simple terete stem, which is clasped by the 
dilated base of the leaves. These are oblong-ovate acuminate, with a somewhat 
cordate base, and a short distinct petiole, and set rather closely on the stem, so 
that a well-grown plant is, while yet dwarf, furnished with a goodly array of 
foliage. In the markings the leaves are quite unique, having a yellowish-green 
