This fine plant is a hybrid production, and was 
raised last year at the nursery of Messrs. Colvill and 
Son, from the seed of P. ignescens, No. 2, that had been 
mixed with the pollen of P. Mostynce No. 10: the 
flowers approach nearest in colour to the former, but 
the habit and strength of the plant and its rigid leaves 
are nearer the latter, likewise the number of flowers in 
the umbel : it may be considered as fine a plant as any 
of this tribe, and grows as freely. We have named it in 
compliment to Mr. Colvill, junior, whose collection of 
real distinct kinds of Geraniacese we believe will equal 
any in the country, and whose ardour in collecting rare 
and beautiful exotic plants of all descriptions cannot be 
surpassed. 
Our drawing was taken from a fine plant in full 
bloom in August last : it grows freely in an equal mix- 
ture of turfy loam and peat, and a little sand mixed 
with it to keep it open. Cuttings strike root freely 
planted in pots and placed on a shelf in the green- 
house. 
