DESCRIPTION OF A VARIETY OF FUCHSIAS. 85 



during the whole winter ; its habit is nearly like F. microphylla, 

 but stronger and larger leaves ; the flowers are peculiar, being bell- 

 shaped — I mean the calyx forms the bell, and is of a rich blush 

 pink colour, whilst the corolla is lighter in its colour, and is 

 scarcely seen at all, which gives it a greater mark of distinction 

 than any other variety ; a bushy grower, and most abundant 

 bloomer, as it shows flower when only a few inches high. I have 

 just begun to send it out same price as No. 28, to some of the 

 first places in the kingdom. 



30, loiKjipcdunculata. — A variety between conica and macros- 

 tema, but grows tall and with branches very thick of light green 

 leaves ; light red flower, with foot.stalks. 



31, mulabilis. — A very splendid and distinct variety, with grace- 

 ful, ilender branches, filled with flowers of varied hues, from deep 

 red to bright purple. The calyx is deeply cut ; it expands, and 

 exhibits the amazingly curious and prett}' inside, or corolla, which 

 is cut into filaments of many shades of colour, assuming different 

 tints according to the age of the flower. 



32, Port Famine. — Another importation, which has not yet had 

 time to decide its merits, as it does not appear to be one which 

 flowers when small. 



33, splendens. — A new rich bright scarlet, free flowerer : if it 

 continue blooming as it has commenced, it will soon be universally 

 cultivated, from the truly splendid and dazzling appearance it 

 presents. 



34, pallida. — Dwarf grower, profuse bloomer, and very pale 

 (lowers : this kind really holds out flattering hopes of our bein"- 

 favoured with a white one. 



35, Pracox. — Humble in its growth, being a bushy plant, with 

 short thick flowers of a very deep rich crimson colour ; leaves not 

 so long as No. 6. 



N.I5. No. 17 has flowered very prettily with me, producing 

 bunches of rose-coloured flowers. 



William Barratt. 

 Wak*fiel4 Nursery, Feb. 13///, 1835. 



