This species has a near affinity with Srarice sinuata, but 
the calyx of the latter being of a bright blue and the corolla 
white, that has much the advantage in point of beauty. 
The Catalogues of the Italian gardens, which serve’ to 
show the dates of its cultivation there, are quoted on the 
sole authority of Mr. Wess. . 
Native of Egypt. Communicated by P. B. Wenz, Esq. | 
by whom it was introduced into this country. 
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