We understand that twenty-five guineas was demanded for a 
single plant of it in one of the great continental Nurseries. 
The Mr. Wittmann, after whom it has been named, was, 
we believe, a traveller in the Taurian Caucasus, and after- 
wards gardener at Odessa. 
The species has much the appearance of Peonia Cretica, 
is quite hardy, grows where any other Pony will grow, and 
flowers in May. At present we believe that the plant in the 
Garden of the Horticultural Society is unique in this country. 
lt was nearly dead when received in 1842, and has only been 
recovered by the good management of Mr. Gordon. 
