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CYCLAMEN Persicum vaz. laciniatum. 
Cut-flowered Persian Sow-bread. 
ears 
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
Nat. ord. PRIMULACER. 
CYCLAMEN. Supra, vol. 12. fol. 1013. _ 
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C. persicum; foliis oblongo-ovatis cordatis reniformi-cordatisve crenatis, 
Jaciniis corollee oblongis obtusis. Rémer et Schultes 4. 130. aliorumque. 
Var. laciniatum ; corollis maximis patentibus laceris. : 
This monstrous variety of the Persian Cyclamen is 
remarkable not only for its singular beauty and size, but 
also for the tendency it manifests to a division of its corolla, 
like that of the nearly related genus Soldanella. The 
divisions of the calyx and corolla, and the stamens, are 
increased beyond their natural number, but in an uncertain 
proportion: for instance, in the single flower we examined, 
the divisions of the calyx were 9, and much enlarged; 
those of the corolla were 6, and the stamens were 8. The 
whole plant is far more gigantic than its parent, and its 
corolla is never reflexed. 
The only specimen at present existing of this variety 
was raised in the garden of the Countess of Sandwich, 
at Hinchingbrook, by Mr. William Heyland, the Gardener. 
It made its appearance among some seedlings of Cyclamen 
persicum, and was from the first distinguished by its pecu- 
liarly strong growth, and unusual aspect. 
For the specimen from which our drawing was made, 
we are indebted to the Rev. J. Huntly, of Kimbolton, at 
whose request it was sent us for publication. 
J. L. 
