Plants of the Arum tribe are not by any means so generally cultivated as they deserve to be when we consider their singular and varied forms, fine foliage, peculiar and often richly colored inflorescence, together with, in some cases, a delightful scent. In tropical countries these plants constitute a striking feature, while they are as well among the most singular inhabitants of our stoves. For out-of-door culture also, there are some very pretty plants belonging to this natural order. What is more curious, and indeed we may say, so prettily striped, as the white and deep purple, almost approaching to black in the spathes of Arum triphyllum, var. zebrina, a perfectly hardy border plant, and yet how seldom is it seen in cultivation! The present plant, Philodendron erubescent, is one of the most conspicuously handsome of the tribe. The spathe is boat-shaped, six or seven inches long, of a deep blood-colored purple on the outside, and bright crimson within; the spadix arises like a small column of ivory, and the foliage is of fine size and rich glossy green.

It is closely allied to Arum grandiflorum (Philodendron Hookeri, of Schott), but differs totally in the color of its spathe, which in the latter plant is white or cream colored. . The native country is unknown, though there is much probability of its being found in the Caraccas. It requires stove treatment. (Hot. Mag., 5071).