1874, J 
CEOTOM SPIEALE. 
211 
- ®HE Golden Chiclcweed^ a yellow form of the common Stellaria 
graminea^ named aurea^ is likely to prove a useful bedding plant. It is perfectly 
hardy, makes a close, low growth, and is very soft in colour. The Golden 
Feather Pyrethrum has obtained a large share of popularity, especially as a bedding plant; 
but the Golden Chickweed is held in high favour at some places, and at Battersea, for 
instance, is considered a more elegant plant than the Pyrethrum for ribbon borders, and is 
largely used accordingly. 
CKOTON SPIEALE. 
^HIS is one of the New Crotons introduced by Mr. W. Bull, of Chelsea, and 
was put into commerce in the early part of the present year. It comes 
from the South-Sea Islands, and is both distinct and effective amongst 
stove shrubs. The cut, from Mr. Bull’s Catalogue, is a very faithful re- 
Dresentation of the plant. The spiral twisting, which has suggested the name, 
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