it is likely to remain very rare for some time to come. 
This is much to be regretted, as the beauty of the flowers 
is such as to render the species exceedingly desirable. The 
white corollas are perishable, it is true; but the brilliancy 
of the inflorescence is chiefly owing to the rich violet of 
the calyx, which retains its freshness for many weeks. 
Apparently near St. furfuracea of La Gasca, but very 
distinct. 
J. L. 
