obcordate, very much imbricate, of a reddish copper
colour. Stamens about 100, unequal in lenglh: filaments
smooth, pale yellow. Germen silky. Style about
the length of the stamens, nearly straight, slender at
the base, and thickening upwards. Stigma capitate.
We believe the present very distinct plant belongs to
H. hyssopifolium of Tenore, as it agrees precisely with
his description; we are acquainted with two other very
distinct varieties of it, one with flowers of a lighter
colour, the other with double flowers ; it is one of the
strongest growing species of this section, and is a very
desirable plant for adorning rock-work, where it makes
a grand appearance when covered with its large bright
flowers, succeeding well in a light sandy soil; and
young cuttings, planted under hand-glasses, in August
or September, will strike root readily.
Our drawing was made from a plant at the Nursery
of Messrs. Whitley, Brames, and Milne, at Fulham.
