Martius ; but although that plant seems to have the same 

 habit as the present, its flowers are said to be scarcely an inch 

 loner, and hairy ; which is bv no means the case here. 



This plant requires the same treatment as other South 

 American Gesneras already in our gardens. Whenever the 

 stems and leaves die down in the autumn it should be removed 

 to a dry and warm situation, where it will enjoy the season of 

 repose which is natural to it. It is mistaken treatment to put 

 plants of this kind in a cold place after the growing season is 

 past, although it is possible to keep them dry there. As soon 

 as it shews signs of growth it should then be taken back into 

 the moist stove, where the temperature is not excessive, re- 

 potted and liberally supplied with water. It may be grown in 

 any light loamy soil, rendered free by a mixture of peat, leaf 

 mould and a little well-rotted dung, and it is easily propagated 

 by cuttings. 



