united at the base, seven bearing anthers. Style hairy 
at the base and smooth on the upper part. Stigmas 5, 
purple, reflexed. 
Our drawing of this magnificent plant was taken 
at the Nursery of Mr. Dennis, Grosvenor Row, Chelsea, 
where it was raised from. seed. It is of hybrid origin, 
and we suspect one of its parents to be P. involucratum 
V. incarnatum, and the other may be P. triumphans or 
some one nearly allied. It is a very robust grower and 
an abundant bloomer, and makes a fine appearance 
when covered with blossoms : it is also veiy hardy, 
and would thrive well in a mixture of rich turfy loam 
and peat, or any rich vegetable soil. Cuttings also 
root readily, if planted in pots and placed in a shelter- 
ed situation. 
