obcordate, crumpled, imbricate at the base, at first cup- 

 shaped, afterwards reflexed. Stamens numerous, from 

 100 to 130. Germen densely villous. Style scarcely any. 

 Stigma capitate, slightly 5-lobed, granular. 



A strong robust species, native of the South of Eu- 

 rope, and is rather tender, as it will sometimes be in- 

 jured in severe Winters if not protected, but it stands 

 our milder ones very well in the open air. The difference 

 between our present plant and C. latifolius, fol. 15, may 

 be readily perceived by a comparison of our figures ; and 

 we are informed by M. Lagasca, that the latter species 

 is also a native of Spain, as well as Barbary, and that 

 he had always considered it specifically different from 

 our present plant. 



Our drawing was taken last Summer from plants at 

 the Nursery of Mr. John Lee, of Hammersmith ; it 

 thrives well in the common garden soil, and if planted 

 in a sheltered situation, or near a wall, might be readily 

 protected by mats in severe weather : if grown in pots, 

 a mixture of light turfy loam and peat will suit it very 

 well, and they may be protected in a frame in Winter ; 

 its flowers are produced in May and June, and seeds 

 are very frequently ripened, which may be sown and 

 managed in the same manner as recommended under 

 C. crispus. Cuttings also strike root freely, if planted 

 under hand-glasses in September or October, the cut- 

 tings to be made from the young shoots ; as soon as 

 rooted, they should be potted separately in small pots, 

 which must be placed in a close frame until they have 

 made fresh roots ; they may then be hardened to the air 

 by degrees, and will need the protection of a frame 

 during the Winter. 



