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Gesnera — Calyx somewhat unequal. Corolla tubular, 

 with five protuberances at the base, or an equal swelling all 

 around. Anthers joined together when young. From two to 

 five glands around the ovary. 



Gloxinia — Calyx equal. Corolla funnel-shaped or some- 

 what bell-shaped, inflated in the middle, protuberant on one 

 side only of the base. Anthers joined together. Five glands 

 around the ovary. 



Achimenes — Calyx equal. Corolla between tubular and 

 funnel-shaped, protuberant on one side only of the base. 

 Anthers separate. A ring around the ovary. 



We have no doubt that many beautiful hybrids will yet be 

 produced between gloxinias and achimenes, and we would 

 suggest to amateurs to make attempts to produce seedlings. 

 G. tubiflora is a fine acquisition. {^Bot. Reg., Jan.) 



This species, as well as several other new gloxinias, will be 

 in flower in our collection in May. 

 Achimenes. 



srandifldra De Cand. Large flowered Achimenes. A greenhouse plant ; growing one foot high ; 

 with crimson purple flowers ; appearing in August and September ; a native of Mexico ; increased 

 by cuttings and offsetts'of the roots ; grown in rough sandy peat. Bot. Reg. 1S45, 1. 11. 



"Among the species of this brilliant genus, none excel 

 in beauty this." In general appearance, it is similar to A. 

 longiflora, having the same habit; the flowers, however, are 

 of a lively rich crimson purple, and being less delicate in 

 texture remain longer in beauty than the former. They are 

 also abundantly produced. The plant was first sent to Lon- 

 don from Ghent, where it was introduced from Mexico. 

 There are already eight species introduced, and a ninth, 

 called A. patens, has been found by Mr. Hartweg which is 

 also very handsome, but it has not yet reached England. Its 

 cultivation is simple ; merely to start the roots in a hotbed, 

 and continue to shift the plants till they come into bloom in 

 July. Shallow pots or even pans are best, as they do not 

 root deep. We have found it a good plan to insert one pot 

 inside of a larger one. The best soil is rough peat or rotten 

 leaves and sand. In winter, keep them quite dry, (^Bot. 

 Reg., Feb.) 



We must again advise the cultivation of all the species 

 that are to be obtained, even the old A. coccinea. A. longi- 

 fldra, grandiflora and picta are the best, but the others are 



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