No. 1801. 

 GESNERIA RUTILA. 



OtMfc Order. 



DEDYNAMIA ASGWSPERM1A. 



This is a native of Brazil, and was intro- 

 duced in 1826. The root is tuberous, and 

 produces an herbaceous stem, which grows 

 to the height of three feet or more. It usu- 

 ally flowers in the months of August and 

 September, in the stove, which is necessary 

 for its protection. The flowers are very 

 ornamental. 



It may be propagated by cuttings, or by 

 dividing the root before it shoots up in the 

 spring. The soil -should be light loam, 

 with a portion of vegetable earth. 



vol. xix. 



