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PASSIFLORA MIDDLETONIANA. 
given to Mr. Upright. This appears to be a correct statement of the plant's 
history ; and the specimen which Mr. Upright had so successfully flowered, is now, 
with the stock procured from it, in the possession of Messrs. Marnock and Manley, 
while Mrs. Beckford's plants have been transferred to Messrs. RoUisson, of Tooting. 
Mr. Swabey informs us that the plant first bloomed in a pot, in the hothouse, 
and was subsequently planted out in the conservatory, where it did not succeed so 
well as in the moderate stove heat. A temperature between that of the greenhouse 
and the ^stove, with a somewhat close atmosphere, would seem to be the most 
appropriate ; and if kept in a pot, it should be one of large dimensions. Planting 
it in the border or a prepared bed of a warm conservatory would most likely be 
preferable ; or a similar situation in a cool stove is equally good. 
The species is of a luxuriant habitude, with strong stems, handsome dark green 
bhining foliage ; and it bears a considerable number of its odorous blossoms. The 
calyx segments are pale green, with numberless little pinkish dots on the inside. 
At a short distance the spots are not perceptible, and the surface appears entirely 
pink. The petals are narrower, with a whitish ground, and similar spottings. 
The nectary or crown consists of two rows of beautiful purple and white filaments, 
and is particularly showy. 
Altogether, it is a fine addition to the genus, and being easily multiplied by 
cuttings, it will speedily become common. Young plants can be had at either of 
the nurseries above specified. 
