hairiness on the underside of the leaves, which DeCandoUe 

 speaks of; on the contrary they are perfectly smooth. 



No doubt this is hardy, although, on account of its great 

 rarity it has at present been kept in the greenhouse. If so, 

 and it should flower at the same time as the Christmas Rose, 

 as is probable, it will be a welcome addition to our collections. 



In the greenhouse it flowers in February and March, and 

 requires rather a damp shady situation, with peaty soil to 

 grow in. It is easily increased either by dividing the old 

 plants, when sufficiently large, or by seeds, which should be 

 sown directly they are ripe. 



