Our drawing of the present plant was taken last Summer,
at the Nursery of Mr. Dennis, at Chelsea, where it
was raised from seed; it is of hybrid origin, and appears to
be diffolium,nearly intermediate between P. cucullatum and P. Caragreeing
with the former in its hollow leaves,
which are however much more pointed; and with the latter
in the shape of the flowers, which are larger than either
of the above species. It is a strong growing hardy plant, of
easy culture, thriving well in a rich light soil, and only requiring
to be protected from frost. Cuttings of it root readily,
planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered situation, or
it may be increased by cuttings of the roots; those planted
in pots, with their tops above the ground, will soon make
nice young plants.
