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GLOXINIA PASSINGHAMII. 
interest that the appearance of rivals, though possessing superior claims upon our 
attention, cannot destroy. 
Apart, however, from these considerations, G. Passing hamii possesses in a 
vigorous habit, very prolific bloom, and large highly-coloured flowers, all the 
properties that can render one of its interesting family valuable. 
The present genuine importation, kindly sent to us last Autumn by Messrs. 
Rendle of Plymouth, although differing greatly in its superior appearance, does not 
appear to be specifically distinct from G. speciosa; nevertheless, we give it the 
name under which it is now passing. 
Planted in a rich fresh compost, allowing plenty of pot-room, and placed in 
brisk bottom-heat, being liberally supplied with water during the period of its 
growth, and an occasional watering with liquid manure, were the main features in 
the treatment the original bulb was subjected to before disclosing its superb flowers. 
