thulate, concave, with a long blunt ear at the base, more than 
half the length of the slender unguis. A eed nearly as long as the 
wings, sharp, and flat towards the point, where it is very dark pur- 
ple, but lighter below, also with two long ears at the base nearly 
half the length of the slender unguis. Stamens 10, all connect- 
ed into a tube, the points distinct and ascending, upper one di- 
vided lower down than the others. Ovarium inflated, densely 
pubescent, as is the lower part of the Séyle, the upper part 
smooth. Stigma slightly capitate. 
Our drawing of this beautiful new species was taken in May 
last, at the Nursery of Messrs. Whitley, Brames, and Milne, at 
Fulham, where it was raised from seed, sent by Mr. Charles Fra- 
zer, from New South Wales; and we have seen fine flowering 
specimens of itin Mr. Lambert’s Herbarium, that were also sent 
by Mr. Frazer. It is the finest species of the genus that we have 
yet seen, excepting H. Celsz, and differs from all others that we 
are acquainted with in bearing purple flowers. It is also of free 
srowth, and appears to be of easy cultivation; the plant from 
which our drawing was made is now grown very much, and is 
entirely covered with flower buds, so that it will be still finer the 
next time it blooms. It succeeds well in an equal mixture of light 
sandy loam and peat, and only requires protection from severe 
frost; and young cuttings, planted under bell-glasses in sand, will 
strike root. It will also produce plenty of seeds, if a little pains be 
taken to fertilize the stigma with the pollen when in bloom. 
The generic name was given by Mr. Brown, in compliment 
to A. P. Hove, Esq. a Polish Naturalist, who has introduced 
many interesting plants to our collections. 
PPPS SI OL OL AT OT 
1. Calyx, with the two bractes at its base, and one lower down the peduncle. 
2. Vexillum. 3. The 2 Alw or wings. 4. Keel spread open, showing the ears at.the 
base. 5. Side view of the same, showing the sharp keel. 6. The 10 Stamens spread 
open, showing the filaments distinct at the points. 7, Ovarium, terminated by the 
pubescent Style and small capitate Stigma. 
