united at the base, seven bearing anthers. Style hairy
at the base and smooth on the upper part. Stigmas 5,
purple, reflexed.
Our drawing of this magnificent plant was taken
at the Nursery of Mr. Dennis, Grosvenor Row, Chelsea,
where it was raised from seed. It is of hybrid origin,
and we suspect one of its parents to be P. involucratum
v. incamatum, and the other may be P. triumphans or
some one nearly allied. It is a very robust grower and
an abundant bloomer, and makes a fine appearance
when covered with blossoms: it is also very hardy,
and would thrive well in a mixture of rich turfy loam
and peat, or any rich vegetable soil. Cuttings also
root readily, if planted in pots and placed in a sheltered
situation.
