obcordate, very much imbricate, of a reddish copper 

 colour. Stamens about 100, unequal in length : fila- 

 ments smooth, pale yellow. Germen silky. Style about 

 the length of the stamens, nearly straight, slender at 

 the base, and thickening upwards. Stigma capitate. 



We believe the present very distinct plant belongs to 

 H. hyssopifolimn of Tenore, as it agrees precisely with 

 his description ; we are acquainted with two other very 

 distinct varieties of it, one with flowers of a lighter 

 colour, the other with double flowers ; it is one of the 

 strongest growing species of this section, and is a very 

 desirable plant for adorning rock- work, where it makes 

 a grand appearance when covered with its large bright 

 flowers, succeeding well in a light sandy soil ; and 

 young cuttings, planted under hand-glasses, in August 

 or September, will strike root readily. 



Our drawing was made from a plant at the Nursery 

 of Messrs. Whitley, Brames, and Milne, at Fulham. 



