This fine plant is a hybrid production, and was
raised last year at the nursery Son, from the seed of P. ignescenosf, NMoe.s s2r,s t.h Cato lhvaildl baenedn
mixed with the pollen of P. Mostynas No. 10: the
flowers approach nearest in colour to the former, but
the habit and strength of the plant and its rigid leaves
are nearer the latter, likewise the number of flowers in
the umbel: it may be considered as fine a plant as any
of this tribe, and grows as freely. We have named it in
compliment to Mr. Colvill, junior, whose collection of
real distinct kinds of Geraniacese we believe will equal
any in the country, and whose ardour in collecting rare
saunrdp absesaeudt.iful exotic plants of all descriptions cannot be
Our drawing was taken from a fine plant in full
bloom in August last: it grows freely in an equal mixture
of turfy loam and peat, and a little sand mixed
with it to keep it open. Cuttings strike root freely
planted in pots and placed on a shelf in the greenhouse.
