It differs in nothing from the wild specimens in our pos- 

 session, except that the flowers are less numerous in the axils, 

 and therefore do not present an appearance to justify the name 

 of capitate so much as they do. 



Fig. 1. represents the ovary, with the side removed to 

 shew the three pairs of ovules. 



It should be potted in light heath soil, mixed with a little 

 leaf-mould and sand ; the pot must he efficiently drained. 

 When grown in the greenhouse, and subject to the same 

 treatment as the generality of these plants, it succeeds admi- 

 rably, and remains in bloom for several months in summer 

 and autumn. Like all plants of this kind, it requires an 

 abundant supply of water during the growing season ; but 

 that quantity must be reduced at other times. It is easily 

 multiplied by cuttings and seeds. 



