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ACHIMENES HIRSUTA. 
We were kindly supplied with samples for our drawing both by Messrs. Hen- 
derson and H. G. Loraine, Esq., of Wallington Lodge. In the collection of the | 
latter gentleman we noticed several plants last autumn with flowers of a mucli > 
brighter tint than usual. This was probably in a large measure the result of a 
complete exposure to light, as the species has always a dull and clouded appearance 
when cultivated in frames, or shady situations. But the system of furnishing 
warmth to the roots in conjunction with atmospheric heat, constantly practised by 
Mr. Loraine, has undoubtedly a very considerable influence on the colour of 
flowers. 
The prolific sources of multiplication possessed by this plant, enable the propa- 
gator to increase it to an almost infinite extent. In addition to the facilities of 
extension afforded by the scaly tubers of the stem, it may be propagated by tlie 
leaves like a Gloxinia^ and also by the underground tubers. The last, however, 
produce the strongest plants, and are sufiiciently numerous for ordinary wants. 
The general hairiness of all its parts has prompted the specific appellation. 
