seed of P. dumosum that had been mixed with the pol- 
len of one of the larger sorts, perhaps P. (emulum or 
cardiifolium. It is a very fine strong-growing sort, and 
its beautiful large flowers, which are produced in abun- 
dance, make it a very desirable plant. It may be con- 
sidered as one of the late-flowering sorts, as it conti- 
nued in flower this autumn till the beginning of De- 
cember. It thrives well in a mixture of turfy loam 
and peat, or any other rich vegetable soil. Cuttings 
soon strike root, if planted in pots and placed in a 
sheltered situation. 
