This fine plant is a hybrid production, and was first 
raised from seed at the Nursery of Mr. More, in the Kihg’s 
Road; we have not ascertained what were its real parents; 
but from its broad petals, and the dark colour of its flowers, 
it must have been intermediate between one of the large 
purple sorts, and one of the red ones: it is a strong robust 
growing plant, thriving well in any rich light soil, or a mix¬ 
ture of rich turfy loam, peat, and sand, will suit it very 
well, being careful not to over water it in Winter. 
Our drawing was taken from a plant communicated to 
us by Mr. More, in full flower, in September last. Cut¬ 
tings of it strike root readily, if planted in pots, and placed 
in a sheltered situation. 
