This very pretty plant is of hybrid origin, and was raised
from seed last year, at the Nursery of Mr. William Roili-
son, at Tooting, and from a plant sent by him our drawing
and description was made; it is nearest related to P .pul- cherrimum of any described species that we are acquainted
with, but is a much dwarfer plant, and the petals are broader
and rounder, so that the flower is of quite a different form.
It is a very desirable plant, as it makes a compact little bush,
and produces abundance of flowers all the Summer, thriving
well in any rich light soil; and cuttings root readily, if
planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered situation.
