. ~ y MUSA ENSETE. The fruit of this variety is not edible, but the leaves are magnificent, lono', broad and massive, of a beautiful green, with a broad crimson midrib; the plant grows luxuriantly from 8 to 12 feet high. During the hot summer, when planted out, it grows rapidly, and attains gigantic proportions, producing a tropical effect on the lawn, terrace, or flower garden. It can be stored in a light cellar or cool greenhouse during the winter, with a covering of soil, or planted in a tub, watered sparingly. Plants 8 in., 50 cts.; 1 ft., ; 2 to 3 ft., $; 5 ft., $ each.

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