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by the crown; crown on each petal bifid, decurrent
down the unguis, each segment 4-toothed. Stamens 10,
every other one attached to the base of the petal, the
others inserted in the receptacle; filaments smooth,
gradually tapering upwards ; anthers attached by the
back, a little above the base, 2-celled. Germen smooth.
Styles 3, roughened inwards.
Our drawing of this elegant annual plant was taken
in September last, at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, where
it was grown in the open air with other hardy annuals.
It may be considered an Autumn flowering plant, as it
continues to bloom till the frost destroys it. The seeds
should be sown early in Spring, otherwise there will
be no chance of obtaining ripe seeds; the beginning or
middle of April, if the weather permits, is the best
time for sowing th em ; they will succeed well in any
common garden soil, and they require to be a good
distance apart, as they grow to the height of from 2 to
3 feet, and branch round to a considerable distance,
each plant should be as much as 9 inches apart, otherwise
they will crowd each other, and will not thrive
near as well. It is not at present ascertained of what
country the present subject is a native, but from its
habit we suspect it to be either Barbary, or the South
of Europe.
1. Calyx. 2. The 5 Petals spread open, showing the 5 Stamens, each
attached to the base. 3. The other 5 Stamens inserted in the receptacle.
4. Petal, showing the toothed Crown. 5. Germen, terminated by the 3 Styles
and Stigmas, the latter a little roughish on the inward side.