Bracte 1, at the base of each pedicle, lanceolate,
taper-pointed, slightly fringed, lower ones a little
longer than the calyx, upper ones not so long. Pedicles
scarcely as long as the segments of the calyx, very
downy. Calyx 5-parted, segments unequal, some
ovate, others lanceolate, acute. Corolla rotate, spreading,
5-parted; laciniae unequal, the 2 upper ones
smallest and narrowest; the lower one largest and
broadest. Stamens 5, inserted into the base of the
corolla, the upper ones shortest; filaments smooth
and naked at the base, of an orange colour, upper
part densely bearded with violet-coloured villous
hairs ; anthers reniform ; pollen orange-coloured. Style
smooth and glossy. Stigma capitate, villous.
A fine stately biennial, native of Mount Caucasus.
Drawn at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, where it was
raised last year from seed sent by Dr. Fischer. In
rich soil, it will attain the height of 7 or 8 feet, of a
pyramidal form; and being of strong growth, it should
be kept at the back of the flower borders. If the
seeds are sown as soon as ripe, the young plants will
come up and flower the next season. It appears to
the greatest advantage singly, as its pyramidal shape
IS then better seen. Seeds ripen in abundance, by
which any quantity may be raised.
,, Corolla spread open, showing the insertion of the stamens at
the base, alternating with the segments of the corolla. 3. Stamen detached.
4. Germen, Style, and Stigma.
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