pressed in a contrary direction to the ovarium, of which it is
double the length. Stigma composed of 2, broad, rounded,
almost orbicular, thin lamellae, covered obove, but especially
at the border, which is crenulate, with minute papillae.
This very distinct species was discovered by Mr. Douglas
in Northern California, and but recently introduced by him
to the garden of the Horticultural Society. In affinity it
comes next to M. moschatus, and, like it, exhaling a powerful
odour of musk. The plant is perennial, with a somewhat
woody stem, and is increased by seeds, or by cuttings;
but although thriving sufficiently well in the open border
during the Summer months, it requires to be protected in
the greenhouse in Winter. The flowers are produced but
sparingly in the bosom of the leaves, and the plant by no
means answers the expectations that had been formed of it.
We are indebted to Mr. Knight, of the Exotic Nursery,
King’s Road, Chelsea, for the specimen whence our drawing
was taken. I). Don.
1. Lower Up o f the Corolla. 2, P istil.
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