than half as long as the leaves, and the stamens in the fully- 
developed flower only just reach its throat. So that in character 
it comes about midway between K. Uvaria and K. Roopert 
(Lemaire, Jard. Fleur. iv. t. 362), with neither of which it is, 
however, likely to be confounded by gardeners, because of its 
different season of flowering. 
Tab. 169.—1, separate flower, natural size.—J. G. B. 
tee 
This is an ornamental plant, well worthy of cultivation, 
flowering with me very much earlier in the season than any 
other species of the genus to which it belongs. It is hardy, and, 
flowering early, is valuable for mixed flower-borders. The plant 
will grow in any good garden soil, and likes plenty of manure. 
I received it from Mr. T. Cooper, who found it growing in South 
Africa.— W. W. S. 
