This very pretty plant is of hybrid origin, and was raised 
from seed last year, at the Nursery of Mr. William Roili- 
son, at Tooting, and from a plant sent by him our drawing 
and description was made; it is nearest related to P. pul- 
cherrimum of any described species that we are acquainted 
with, but is a much dwarfer plant, and the petals are broader 
and rounder, so that the flower is of quite a different form. 
It is a very desirable plant, as it makes a compact little bush, 
and produces abundance of flowers all the Summer, thriving 
well in any rich light soil; and cuttings root readily, if 
planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered situation. 
