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at the base, but pubescent near the stigma. Stigma bifid,
the points reflexed or revolute. Seeds cylindrical, furrowed
or ribbed, terminated with a pappus of flat, chaff-like," deciduous
hairs.
This pretty plant is a native of Brazil, and requires the
treatment of the half hardy annuals, the seeds to be sown
early in Spring, either on a hot-bed made on purpose for
rather tender annuals, or it may be raised in pots in the
Hot-house or Greenhouse, or in frames, and must then be
planted out, in a sheltered situation of the Flower-garden,
about the middle of May, that it may attain strength to
flower fine in Autumn. I t will probably survive several
years, if kept in the Stove through the Winter, and may
then be increased by cuttings.
Our drawing was made in September last, from a plant,
about a foot high, at the Apothecaries Company’s Garden
at Chelsea, where it was raised by Mr. W. Anderson, from
seeds received from Mr. Otto, Curator of the Royal Botanic
Garden at Berlin. It thrives well in any rich light
soil, and produces an abundance of seeds.
t . One o f tlie lower leaflets o f the Involnenini, showing the spine at the
point. 2. One o f the inner ones, with a membranaceous point. 3. Capitulum
split through the middle, to show the naked receptacle. 4. One o f the Florets,
with the seed at its base. S. The same split open, showing the Stamens. C. The
same divested o f the Stamens, to show the nerves. 7. Anthers connected, with
the filaments distinct. 8. Seed, showing the ribbed surface.
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