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smooth, distinctly spreading, obovate, with a slight notch
at the point. Stamens 5, inserted in different parts of the
tube; and all included; pollen straw-coloured. Ovarium
smooth and glossy. Style smooth, included. Stigma trifid,
erect.
Our drawing and description of this very distinct species,
was taken from fine specimens kindly sent to us from the
collection of Robert Barclay, Esq. of Bury-hill, in August
last, under the name of P. americana; we also received a
plant of it under the same name from Mr. G. Wheeler,
Nurseryman, of Warminster. I t is readily distinguished
from all others with which we are acquainted by the long
filiform teeth of the calyx, the villosely hairy tube of the
corolla, and its very rough leaves; we believe it to be a new
and nondescript species, as it does not agree with any published
description that we have had an opportunity of examining
; it thrives well in the open borders of the flower-
garden, and may be increased by suckers from the root; or
by cuttings planted under a hand-glass, but which must not
be kept too close, or they will be apt to damp off; it is also
a good plan to preserve some plants in pots of all the different
species of this genus; they can then be preserved in
spare frames through the Winter, and can be covered with
the lights in severe frost, or in very wet weather, as the old
plants in the ground frequently die in Winter, so that others
are wanted in Spring to supply their place.
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1. Calyx, terminated by the 5 long filiform teeth. 2. The pubescent tube o f
the corolla laid open to show the insertion o f the S stamens. 3. Ovarium, terminated
by the slender Style and trifid Stigma.
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