degree of development of the bractes, and in the presence
or absence of downiness on the stem and leaves. The one
now under consideration has the largest bractes, the shortest
tube to the corolla, and is almost wholly glabrous.
It is frequent on the hills about Valparaiso, in Chile,
whence we have seen specimens from Messrs. Bridges,
Collie, and Cuming; and it appears to have been first collected
by Mr. Collie, during the stay of H. M. Ship Blossom
at that port.
Introduced about fouryears ago, from seeds communicated
by Mr. Bridges, and more recently by Mr. Cuming. We
regret that our drawings which was taken at the Nursery of
Messrs. Allen and Rogers, in September last, conveys but
an inadequate idea of the plant, which, when grown in perfection,
is highly ornamental. A plant which flowered at
Boyton, in the open border, in 1832, had several stems nearly
six feet high, with the racemes more than a foot long.
It thrives best in a light rich soil, and is increased by
division, or by seeds.
The explanation of the generic name is already given at
fol. 86. D. Don.