from seed, sent him from America by one of his correspond- 
ents in that country. 
Tolerably hardy; but is best secured in a warm sheltered 
border, where it will flower about June, and ripen the seed 
freely. " 
The drawing was made at Mr. Knight’s nursery, King’s 
Road, Little Chelsea. 
a The calyx. 6 The upper petal orlip. ¢ Thelower. d The two centre 
petals, forming the centre-piece, called its faux. e The stamens. / The 
ie g A silique or pod, with permanent style and stigma. 4 A detached 
seed. 
