at the base, villous. Petals 5, the two upper ones
smallest, ligulate, slightly emarginate, white, marked
with two red lines from about the middle that are
slightly branched; lower petals obovate, or broadly
spatulate. Filaments 10, united at the base, seven
bearing anthers. Germen feathered. Style smooth.
Stigmas 5, red, reflexed.
The present plant, generally known by the name of
the Nutmeg-scented Geranium, is an old inhabitant of
our greenhouses. Willdenow describes it as a genuine
species, and makes it a native of the Cape of Good
Hope; but we are inclined to suppose it of hybrid
origin, and believe it to be the produce of P. odora-
tissimum fertilized by the pollen of P. exstipulatum, as
it is as near as possible intermediate between the two;
and Mr. Jenkinson has raised a very curious mule of
the same tribe from P. australe mixed with P. incisum.
Our drawing was taken from a plant at the Nursery
of Mr. Colvill, where it continues in bloom the greater
part of the year. The scent of its leaves is by some
persons considered very fragrant, whilst others have a
strong dislike to it. It thrives well in a mixture of
sandy loam and peat, or any other light soil; and cuttings
soon strike root if placed in a sheltered situation.