upper ones nearly double the breadth of the lower ones, of 
a bright orangy scarlet, with a dark velvetty spot in the 
centre, below which are some shortly branched dark lines ; 
lower petals regularly spreading, 2-nerved from the base. 
Filaments 10, connected at the base, 7 bearing anthers, 
which in our specimens were all imperfect. Style hispidly 
hairy. Stigmas 5, purple, refiexed. 
This very fine plant is of hybrid origin, and was raised 
from seed by Mr. More, in 1823 ; the seed was produced 
by P. ignescens e sterile, that had been fertilized by 
P. dianthiflorum ; the habit and foliage of the plant is 
altogether that of the latter parent, but the flowers partake 
in the colour of the former, but they far exceed it in bril- 
liancy: its flowers are also produced in great abundance, 
frequently 7 on an umbel, and it continues to bloom in 
succession all the Summer, and till late in Autumn : it also 
makes a compact bushy plant, and may be grown with ad- 
vantage in a small pot, where room is of consequence. It 
requires precisely the same sort of treatment as those to 
which it is nearest related, succeeding well in a rich light 
sandy soil, or a mixture of turfy loam, peat, and sand, will 
suit it very well, being careful not to overwater it in Win- 
ter. Cuttings root as freely as any others, if planted in pots, 
and placed on a shelf in the greenhouse. Our drawing was 
taken at the Nursery of Mr. More, in August last, and we 
received a plant of it in full bloom in October. 
