having the centre filled with stamina partly perfect, and partly trans¬ 
formed into small, narrow, often deeply divided petals. The parts 
of each of the petals which are red, are faintly marked with darker 
coloured veins, and when touched by cold, or as the flower begins to 
fade, the edges become slightly tinged with purple. 
In some Collections, a variety is supposed to exist of this kind, 
with blotched or variegated leaves, as well as flowers; but this character 
is by no means a permanent one, and generally arises from the plant 
being in an unhealthy state, occasioned by bad soil, or improper 
treatment. 
To flower this variety well, it is usual with some cultivators to 
place the plants in a warm part of the greenhouse, or even the stove, 
in spring, so as to forward their growth, and make their flowers open in 
the autumn. Where this is done, they are seen to far more advantage 
than where they are allowed to remain, to open at the same time with 
the other Camellias. We shall, however, return to this subject, and 
enter more fully upon it hereafter; as well as upon other points con¬ 
nected with the proper treatment, and the soil best adapted for the 
culture of this very ornamental tribe of plants. 
