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GLOXINIA PASSINGHAMII. 
interest that the appearance of rivals, though possessing superior claims upon our i 
attention, cannot destroy. 
Apart, however, from these considerations, G. Passinghamii possesses in a ! 
vigorous habit, very prolific bloom, and large highly-coloured flowers, all the I ; 
properties that can render one of its interesting family valuable. ! 
The present genuine importation, kindly sent to us last Autumn by Messrs. 8r; 
Rendle of Plymouth, although differing greatly in its superior appearance, does not j 
appear to be specifically distinct from G. speciosa ; nevertheless, we give it the1i t 
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 i 
the treatment the original bulb was subjected to before disclosing its superb flowers, i 
