This fine plant is a hybrid production, and is nearly
related to P. macranthon, with which it nearly agrees in
habit, but differs in several particulars; we are not certain
from what it was produced, but most »cranthon probably from P. ma- with one of the purple sorts. It is a fine strong
growing plant, and an abundant bloomer, and is therefore
a desirable plant, thriving well in any rich light soil, or a
mixture of turfy loam and peat will suit it very well.
Cuttings root readily, planted in pots, and placed in a
sheltered situation.
Our drawing was made from a plant in the select collection
of R. H. Jenkinson, Esq. last Summer.
