anthers : pollen orange-coloured. Style purple, hairy about
half way up, the upper part smooth. Stigmas 5, dark purple,
papillose on the upper side, reflexed at the points.
This handsome plant is also a hybrid production, and
was raised from seed in the superb collection of R. H.
Jenkinson, Esq.; the seed was produced by P. Jenkinsoni,
that had been fertilized by some darker-flowered sort; but
we cannot refer exactly to the species; it is a very free
growing plant, and will be a great acquisition to the collectors
of this tribe, from its handsome dark flowers, which
are produced in abundance ; it flowered for the first time
in August last, and has continued in bloom ever since, thriving
well in a light rich soil; it will also prove to be one of
the hardiest sorts, that require only to be protected from
the frost in Winter; young cuttings strike root freely, planted
in pots, and placed in a shady situation.
Our drawing was made from a plant in Mr. Jenkinson’s
Garden, in September last.
