it is likely to remain very rare for some time to come. 

 This is much to be regretted, as the beauty of the flowers 

 is such as to render the species exceedingly desirable. The 

 white corollas are perishable, it is true ; but the brilliancy 

 of the inflorescence is chiefly owing to the rich violet of 

 the calyx, which retains its freshness for many weeks. 



Apparently near St. furfuracea of La Gasca, but very 



distinct. 



J. L. 



