seoroents very long, lanceolate, tapering to a long slen
der point, villous, more or less tinged with brown or
purple at the base. Nectariferous tube scarcely half the
length óf the calyx, flattened on each side. Petals obo-
vate: the two upper ones rather broadest, unequal towards
the base, of a light blush, with a bright purpe
spot in the centre, and numerous purple lines front the
base, that branch all over the petals: lower petals^lighter,
also marked with several purple lines from the base,
which extend about half way up. Filaments 10, connected
at the base, 7 bearing anthers, which are often
imperfect. Style purple, quite smooth all its length. Stigmas 5, very long, bright purple, reflexed at the
points.
The present plant is also of hybrid origin, and was
raised from seed in the collection of J. Fasset Burnett,
Esq., of May Place, Kent; and from a plant sent us
by the kindness of Miss Burnett, last month, the present
drawing was made. Mr. Brient, the gardener, informs
us, that there are several other very distinct and
curious sorts raised in the same collection, the merit of
which is entirely due to the above Lady; the present
subject is of strong growth, and a very abundant bloomer,
the flowers being produced in a sort of panicle; those
are very handsomely striped and variegated, and make
a striking appearance in a strong plant covered with
flowers; its numerous nerved, fan-shaped leaves also
give it a singular appearance. We cannot determine
what were its real parents, but it is nescens related to P. inca- on one side, and to the P . cucullatuM tribe on the
other; a rich light soil suits it best; and cuttings,
planted in pots, and placed in a shady part of the Greenhouse,
will soon strike root.