of a darker red on the upper side. Filaments 10, united at
the base, 7 bearing anthers, which were always sterile in the
specimens that we have examined. Style pale coloured,
thickly clothed all over with bristle-like hairs. Stigmas 5, purple, reflexed.
This curious plant is a hybrid production, having been
raised from seed at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, in 1824;
the seed was from P. aurantiacum, that had been fertilized
by the pollen of P. chrysanthemifolium; it is very different
from all to which it is related by its close head of numerous
flowers; the colour of the flowers is very brilliant,
and the plant is of free growth; it is also an early bloomer,
being in full bloom by the end of March, at which time our
mifolium, drawing was made; it is also hardier than P. chrysanthe
and not so liable to be blighted; like its nearest
relatives, it thrives best in a light sandy soil, or a mixture
of loam, peat, and sand, will suit it very well. Cuttings
strike root readily, if planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered
situation.
im.