unequal sided, of a bright red, white at the base, with a large 
dark spot in the centre; below which, and from it, are nu¬ 
merous dark lines, that are slightly branched, underneath 
strongly Q-nerved, the nerves branching; lower petals of a 
lighter colour, 4 to 5-nerved at the back. Filaments 10, 
connected at the base, 7 bearing anthers, which have always 
been imperfect in the flowers we have examined. Style 
dark purple, hairy above half way up, the upper part smooth. 
Stigmas 5, purple, revolute, and fimbriate on the upper 
side. 
Our drawing of this fine plant was made in August last, 
when it was in fall bloom, in the superb collection of R. H. 
Jenkinson, Esq. where it was first raised from seed. It is 
of hybrid origin, and appears to be nearly intermediate be¬ 
tween P. macranthon and one of the dark red sorts, but its 
real origin is not easily to be determined. Being a very 
strong vigorous growing sort, it requires plenty of room, 
and a rich light soil; it will then thrive well, and produce its 
flowers in abundance all the Summer. Cuttings of it will 
strike root freely, planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered 
situation; it may also be increased by cuttings of the roots. 
