No, 853. 
MELASTOMA VILLOSA. 
de, Order. 
DECANDRIA  MONOGFNIA. 
We believe this to be a native of South 
America. It is a fine species, having large 
handsome leaves, and flowering in the 
winter freely. The blossoms are usually 
four together, which open in succession, 
and terminate the branch. Every part of 
the plant is clothed with short soft hairs ; 
even the edges of the petals are beset with 
them. 
It way be increased by cuttings, which 
strike readily, and should be potted in 
loam and peat. It requires the protection 
of the stove. 
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