The largest flower in the world. Amorphopliallus Titanum, a native of Sumatra, which has bloomed only twice at Kew, bloomed recently for the first time in the United States, in the New York Botanical Garden. After it had lain for five years apparently dormant, except for the production of three leaves, botanists realised, on May 27, it was about to bloom. The flower rose to a height of Bft Sin, with a stem 17in high and 1 Tin in circumference. The bloom itself, which resembles an inverted bell, is 12ft lOin in circumference.
A late deliver} or a very new faconne crepe line compelled us to mark this at a low price as it must not be carried over till next ecaeon. Faconne crepe is a weave in plain colours with a broehe design. Shades include pink, flame, gold, black, apricot, and daffodil. Should be 2s lid yard. Sale special Is lid (36 inches wide). Inspect this fabric during the last days of Collinson and Cunninghame’s sale. —Advt,
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 211, 6 August 1937, Page 2
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168Untitled Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 211, 6 August 1937, Page 2
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