nerved at the back. Filaments 10, united at the base, 7 
bearing anthers, which were all imperfect in our specimens. 
Style purple, hairy at the base, and smooth upwards. Stig¬ 
mas 5, dark purple, twisted, and revolute, fimbriate on the 
upper side. 
We are informed that the present very distinct and fine 
plant was raised from seed in the collection of Henry Welgy, 
Esq. of Hammersmith, who has also raised many other fine 
sorts • it is nearer related to P. Husseyanum than to any 
other with which we are acquainted; agreeing with it in the 
form and direction of its petals, and partly in the form of its 
leaves, and is without doubt a hybrid production, between 
it and one of the red flowering sorts; we have named it in 
compliment to the Hon. Lady Hesilrige, an admirer of the 
present favourite tribe of plants. It is a strong growing 
sort, and an abundant bloomer, and thrives well in any rich 
light soil. Cuttings of it root freely, if planted in pots, and 
placed in a sheltered situation. 
Our drawing was taken from a plant at the Nursery of 
Mrs. More, of the King’s-road, Chelsea, in June last. 
