flower. ‘The size of the flower is about equal to those of Jmpa- 
tiens Balsamina, and the colour is yellowish, much suffused with 
pink. The upper sepal (two united) is remarkable for a large 
green horn-like projection from the back ; the lower for being 
downy, and for the short, much-curved, green spur. VW. J. H. 
Curr. This, like other tropical species of the genus, requires 
to be treated as a tender annual. If potted in light rich soil, 
and kept in a stove and well supplied with water, it attains 
a considerable size, producing thick side-branches, which in time 
assume a hard woody appearance. When placed in a favour- 
able situation as regards shade and moisture, the lower parts of 
the branches produce aerial roots, which descend till they reach 
the soil, and then materially assist im supplying nourishment to 
the plant. As it flowers late, we fear it will not ripen seeds ; 
but it may be increased by cuttings, which root readily in the 
summer, but require much care in the winter, as they are liable 
to damp off. J. 8. 
