Filaments 10 united at the base, seven only beanng 
anthers. Pollen orange-colon red. Germen sericeous. 
Style very hairy, flesh-coloured. Stigmas 6, red, a 
little reflexed. 
This pretty plant is nearly related to P. pallidum 
and P. gratian of IVilldenow s Enumeratio Plantarum 
Horti Bot. Berolinensis, but is certainly distinct from 
both. It is possessed of the Citron-like scent which is 
common to many of its allies; but whether a real 
species, or a hybrid production, is not easy to be deter- 
mined, most probably the latter. It is a pleasino- 
plant, and produces its neat little flowers in abundance 
till late in autuum after many of the more gaudy kinds 
have done flowering, which makes it more desirable. 
It will thrive well in any light soil, or a mixture of 
loam and leaf mould will suit it very well. Cuttings 
root readily planted in the same kind of soil and set 
in a shady situation. It may be kept in any common 
greenhouse in winter, or a light room, where it will 
thrive, and continue in flower a considerable time. 
Our drawing was taken from a plant in the collection 
of Mr. Colvill, King's Road, Chelsea, in September 
last. 
