This fine plant is also of hybrid origin, and was raised 
from seed by Mr. Smith, in the Earl of Liverpool’s col¬ 
lection at CoombeWood; the seed was the produce of 
P. aurantiacum , that had been fertilized by the pollen of 
P. dianthijlorum; the habit of the plant, and the form of 
the leaves and flowers, partake most of the latter parent; 
but the colour is more like the former, except the spots on 
the petals, which are also produced by P. dianthiflorum, 
so that the plant altogether resembles the male parent 
much more than it does the female; this is oftener the case 
than the contrary; but it occasionally happens the other 
way. 
This is also an early bloomer, our drawing having been 
made in April last; like its nearest relatives, it thrives well 
in a rich light soil, or a mixture of turfy loam, peat, and 
sand, will suit it very well. Cuttings root readily, if planted 
in pots, and placed on a shelf in the greenhouse. 
