in the King’s Road, where it was raised from seed. It
is of hybrid origin, and is related to P. lanceolatum and
P. glaucoides : it also bears some affinity to P. penicil-
latum; but we cannot determine its parents with any
certainty. It seems to be of free growth, and continues
in bloom for a length of time; and as it is so
dissimilar from most others, it makes a pleasing variety.
It will thrive well in a mixture of light loam
and peat, or any other rich vegetable soil, and appears
to be as hardy as any of the genus. Cuttings of it
will strike root readily, if planted in pots and placed
in a sheltered situation,
