which are affixed to the point of the arrow, as long and linear: — 
thefe are curioufly interlaced in a fort of net-work round the 
ftigma, enclofing it, as it were, in a cage. q 
The ftem is too weak to fupport itfelf. The flowers are 
large and fhewy ; and in this variety not villous on the outfide, — 
The whole plant abounds with a milky juice, which is faid to 
be very poifonous to horfes and cattle. Native of the favannas — 
in Jamaica and St. Domingo, and alfo of dry heaths expofed — 
to the fea-winds. Requires the heat of the bark ftove. Flowers — 
with us in July and Auguft. Cultivated by Miiier in 1759. _ 
Our drawing was made fome years fince at Meflrs. Wart- 
Ley and Brame’s, Old-Brompton. We received it alfo this — 
fummer, very finely in flower, from Mr. Loppices, of 
Hackney. <2 : 
