be, are yet far inferior to the F. hydrangeeformis and some 
others. All are natives of Brazil. The present one inha- 
bits Tijuca, near Rio Janeiro, according to Pont, whence 
living plants were introduced to the Botanic Garden of 
Schenbrunn. Our native specimens in the Herbarium are 
from South Brazil, gathered by Mr. Tweepie; and from 
the same source, through the medium of the Earl of Arran, 
were derived the seeds which produced the plant here 
figured, and which were raised by Mr. Moore at the Glas- 
nevin Botanic Garden, near Dublin. To him I am indebted 
for the drawing here published. The plant quite accords 
with Pout’s figure and description, except that the calyx is 
larger and more inflated in our specimens. Nothing can 
exceed the brilliant violet-purple of the blossoms. It is 
cultivated in the hothouse ; but it would probably succeed 
equally well in the greenhouse. 
by the Earl of ARRAN and TWEEDIE will be fully realized. My large plant 
is in fine condition and showing abundance of flowers, having from two to 
four together; and I do not despair of seeing from thirty to forty blossoms 
upon it at one time during the ensuing month. I have kept it cool and 
rather dry in an airy greenhouse during the summer, finding it nearly 
deciduous and requiring a little rest. Shortly I shall remove it into a cool 
stove, where I cannot doubt it will flower freely.” 
