stained with blood-colour, and a large dark velvetty
patch in the centre, between which and the base are a
few short dark lines, the upper ones ments branched. Fi'la
10, connected at the base, 7 bearing anthers. Pollen deep orange-coloured. Style pale purple, thickly
clothed with hairs all its length. Stigmas 5, bright purple,
the points reflexed or revolute.
For the opportunity afforded us of giving a figure of
this pretty plant, we are obliged to Mrs, Kenrick, of
Broome, Dorking, who sent us a plant in full bloom
last June, and in whose collection it was raised from
seed, that was produced between P. graveolens and
P . Jloccosum; the habit and foliage of the plant is precisely
that of the former parent, and the flower is altogether
that of the latter, but rather smaller: it forms a
neat little bushy plant, and produces a great number
of flowers, though not many on each umbel; but from
its very distinct habit, it may be considered a very desirable
plant to grow amongst the smaller growing
sorts; its foliage has also a very delightful scent, which
still makes it of more value; and it may be considered
as one of the hardiest sorts, succeeding well in a common
Greenhouse or warm room.
We have named the present plant, in compliment
to the Lady in whose collection it was raised; it succeeds
well in a mixture of turfy loam, peat, and sand;
and young cuttings, without doubt, will root readily,
if planted in pots in the same sort of soil, and placed
in a shady part of the Greenhouse.