Croton elegantissimus - We had about concluded that the work of introducing new Crotons would soon be perfect; there are already so many good ones. But the exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, recently, showed them to so great an advantage, that it is evident their popularity is a long way from being on the wane. Unlike many other leaf plants, they are especially adapted for open-air culture in summer, and thus afford material for beautiful ornamentation during all the year.

Croton elegantissimus.

Here is another very interesting kind, introduced by Mr. Bull. It is one of the most charming and elegant varieties yet offered. The leaves are narrow, and of considerable length. The variegation is of a rich bright golden color, frequently occupying the whole basal half of each leaf, but sometimes extending along the center, and occur-ing in distinct blotches. Hence the whole of the coloration near the growing point is pure chrome yellow, and this, contrasting strongly as it does with the bright red tint of the petioles, produces a very pretty effect. This variety was raised in Mr. B.'s establishment, and cannot fail to become a favorite for all decorative purposes. It was one of the New Plants with which Mr. W. B. gained the First Prize at the International Horticultural Exhibition, held at Brussels in 1876.