and smooth upwards. Stigmas 5, purple, reflexed, the upper
side fimbriate.
The present plant is a hybrid production, and is one of
those that has originated from P. grandiflorum, perhaps
by being muled several times over; ratifolium, it is related to P. ser- and also to P. amplissimum, and several other
sorts, that have originally sprung from P. grandiflorum;
it is of strong growth, and will thrive in any rich light soil,
and continues to flower, successively, all the Summer; it is
also a hardy sort, requiring only a common greenhouse, or
warm light room, to protect it through the Winter. Cuttings
of it strike root freely, if planted in pots, and placed in a
sheltered situation.
Our drawing was taken from a plant sent us from the
Nursery of Mr. Russell, of Battersea, in June last.
