Martius ; but although that plant seems to have the same 
habit as the present, its flowers are said to be scarcely an inch 
long, and hairy ; which is by no means the case here. 
This plant requires the same treatment as other South 
American Gesneras already in our gardens. Whenever the 
stems and leaves die down in the autumn it should be removed 
to a dry and warm situation, where it will enjoy the season of 
repose which is natural to it. It is mistaken treatment to put 
plants of this kind in a cold place after the growing season is 
past, although it is possible to keep them dry there. As soon 
as it shews signs of growth it should then be taken back into 
the moist stove, where the temperature is not excessive, re- 
potted and liberally supplied with water. It may be grown in 
any light loamy soil, rendered free by a mixture of peat, leaf 
mould and a little well-rotted dung, and it is easily propagated 
by cuttings. 
