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CLERODENDRUM SPLENDENS. 
scarce where the soil had been disturbed ; but in every instance, except the first 
plant, I found it growing in what I consider a strong loam, impregnated (from its 
colour and aptitude to stain linen) with a large portion of carbonate of iron. The 
plant Mr. Knight has flowered being scarlet, makes five distinct colours. 
" When the root is shaded from the sun by the underwood, this C, splendens 
attains the height of ten or twelve feet. But if exposed to the sun, it seldom grows 
more than three feet." 
Dr. Lindley suggests, that "the varieties here spoken of are probably distinct 
species, of which several from the same part of Africa are known to botanists." 
From the account thus given, as well as from the slight experience that has been 
had with the plant, it seems to prefer a somewhat shaded position in a stove, and a 
rich loamy soil. Thus treated at Mr. Knight's, it thrives in great vigour, and 
blossoms, as before stated, most prodigally. A few young specimens have been 
obtained from cuttings, and it will be increased more extensively as lateral branches 
become more freely developed. 
We had the annexed very faithful representation made from Mr. Knight's, about 
three months since. 
