Fig. 1. represents a transverse section of an ovary; 

 2. the ovary, style, and stigma ; 3. one of the curious 

 branched hairs much magnified. 



When seeds of this species are obtained, they should be 

 sown in light soil, and placed in a cool pit or frame. The 

 best time to sow them, is early in autumn or in spring. 

 The plant may also be multiplied by taking off the side 

 shoots, which will root freely in sand. It must have plenty 

 of pot-room, and a considerable quantity of water when 

 it is growing luxuriantly. If cultivated in a greenhouse 

 it should be placed in a light and airy situation, but it 

 will succeed very well if planted out in a pit which is 

 sufficiently protected during winter. The best soil for pot- 

 ting is a rich loam, mixed with peat and sand. 



