one bearing a very small one; 3 lower sterile ones flat, and 
curved inwards, S upper ones straight, very small, and 
pointed. Style very short. Stigmas 5, purple, spreading. 
This very distinct plant is one of those brought by Mr. 
Synnot from the Cape last Summer, and flowered this 
Spring at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, where several other 
curious species of this family have bloomed; amongst them 
is the curious P. senecioides , which we had never before 
seen in any collection. 
The present plant, like the rest of this genus, succeeds 
best in a light sandy soil, or an equal portion of light turfy 
loam, peat, and sand, will suit it very well; and, after its 
flowering is over, it will require to be kept quite dry, until 
it shows an inclination to grow again ; it should then be 
taken out of the pot, and all the old earth should be shook 
from its roots, when it should be planted in fresh soil, not 
too moist; and, as it begins to grow, it will require to be 
watered regularly when dry. It may be increased by the 
little tubers from the roots, or by seeds. 
