pale blush. Filaments 10, connected at the base, 7 bearing
anthers: pollen orange-coloured. Style purple, smooth all
its length. Stigmas 5, dark purple, reflexed or revolute.
Our drawing was taken, in August last, from a plant sent
us by Mr. Dennis, from his collection in Grosvenor Row,
Chelsea; it is a hybrid production, and belongs to the same
tribe as P. macranthon and several others of the glossyleaved
sorts; but we cannot say what were positively its parents.
It is of strong growth, and an abundant bloomer;
and the bright blood-coloured spot in the centre of the petals
gives it a pleasing appearance; it will thrive well in any
rich light soil, and may be preserved in a common Greenhouse,
or good light room through the Winter: young
cuttings, planted in pots, and placed in a shady situation,
will strike root readily.
