This fine plant is a hybrid production, and is nearly 
related to P. macranthon , with which it nearly agrees in 
habit, but differs in several particulars ; we are not certain 
from what it was produced, but most probably from P. ma¬ 
cranthon with one of the purple sorts. It is a fine strong 
growing plant, and an abundant bloomer, and is therefore 
a desirable plant, thriving well in any rich light soil, or a 
mixture of turfy loam and peat will suit it very well. 
Cuttings root readily, planted in pots, and placed in a 
sheltered situation. 
Our drawing was made from a plant in the select col¬ 
lection of R. H. Jenkinson, Esq. last Summer. 
