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GLOXINIA RUBRA. 
of the throat a tinge of blue becomes perceptible, the upper portion still preserving 
its comparatively intenser shade. 
Whatever opinions may be entertained regarding its origin, or its claims to be 
considered a species, — and on each of these subjects we deem the accounts received, 
as well as the very remarkable and beautiful singularity of its character, sufficiently 
clear,— that it has opened up quite a new field for the hybridist, has furnished an 
invaluable plant for the cultivator, and is eminently worthy of a place in every 
garden establishment, none will dispute. And having been retained so long in a 
stove, and blossomed so late in the year, it is most likely that, under more congenial 
and less stimulative treatment in another season, the colour of its flowers will even 
be heightened and improved. 
Regarding its culture, it is presumed that the management of other Gloxinias 
will be equally suitable to this. By what has hitherto been made apparent, it 
would seem, however, to be an evergreen species, and not to lose its leaves and 
fall into a state of thorough torpidity in the winter. Still, its constant verdure and 
the persistence of its foliage, may be entirely owing to the excitement to which it 
has been subjected, and not attributable to natural causes. Most probably it will 
be found to need drying in the winter, and require to have its leafless tubers kept 
in dry earth in a position secured from dampness, till the commencement of spring. 
During the summer, it demands an abundant administration of water, and will 
succeed best in the neighbourhood of fermenting bark, from which both heat and 
moisture are emitted. 
It is propagated with readiness by planting the leaves in sand or sandy soil, and 
placing the pots containing them in a humid temperature. The leaves, likewise, if 
carefully fastened flatly on moist sand, and shaded from solar influence, will some- 
times protrude roots, and form young plants from many parts of the midrib, and 
thus a more extensive multiplication can be ensured. 
With the exception of some plants which Mr. Low of Clapton informs us that 
he possesses, — but on which, not having yet flowered, we can offer no opinion, — 
Messrs. Young have the sole stock of this superb Gloxinia. We would invite the 
attention of all lovers of novelties to a species which is as unique and ornamental 
as any plant that has been added to our collections for a considerable period. 
