This brilliant-flowered plant is of hybrid origin, 
and was raised in the collection of Robert H. Jenkin- 
son, Esq. from the seed of P. ignescens that had been 
fertilized with the pollen of P. princeps. In brilliancy 
of colour we think it surpasses all that we have yet 
seen, being of a fine velvetty tint, which cannot be 
equalled by artificial colouring. Its flowers are not so 
large as some of the other kinds, but it continues to 
bloom the greater part of the summer. The best soil 
to grow it in is an equal portion of turfy loam, peat, 
and sand, watering it only when quite dry, as it 
is impatient of moisture. Cuttings root readily if 
planted in pots in the same kind of soil, and placed on 
a shelf in the greenhouse. 
