patch in the centre, below which are some dark purple
branched lines; lower petals pale lilac, tapering to a
slender base. Filaments 10, very short, connected at the
base, 7 bearing anthers, that are all imperfect. Style
purple, hairy above half way up. Stigmas 5, very long,
dark purple, reflexed or revolute.
This curious plant is also of hybrid origin, and appears
to have been produced between P. eximium or
§ome nearly related sort, and one of the deeper-lobed
sorts; it is very singular on account of its twisted petals,
which hang about in a curious manner; it is of
strong growth, and one of the most abundant bloomers,
being covered with flowers all the Summer; it is also a
very hardy sort, requiring nothing but a common Greenhouse,
or window of a warm room, to secure it through
the Winter; thriving well in a rieh light soil; and cuttings,
planted in pots, and placed in a sheltered situation,
will strike root freely.
Our drawing was taken from a plant sent to us from
the Nursery of Mr. Dennis, last Summer.