obcordate, crumpled, imbricate at the base, at first cupshaped,
afterwards reflexed. Stamens numerous, from
100 to 130. Germen densely villous. Style scarcely any.
Stigma capitate, slightly 5-lobed, granular.
A strong robust species, native of the South of Europe,
and is rather tender, as it will sometimes be injured
in severe Winters if not protected, but it stands
our milder ones very well in the open air. The difference
between our present plant and C. latifolius, fol. 15, may
be readily perceived by a comparison of our figures; and
we are informed by M. Lagasca, that the latter species
is also a native of Spain, as well as Barbary, and that
he had always considered it specifically different from
our present plant.
Our drawing was taken last Summer from plants at
the Nursery of Mr. John Lee, of Hammersmith; it
thrives well in the common garden soil, and if planted
in a sheltered situation, or near a wall, might be readily
protected by mats in severe weather: if grown in pots,
a mixture of light turfy loam and peat will suit it very
well, and they may be protected in a frame in Winter;
its flowers are produced in May and June, and seeds
are very frequently ripened,, which may be sown and
managed in the same manner as recommended upder
C. crispus. Cuttings also strike root freely, if planted
under hand-glasses in September or October, the cuttings
to be made from the young shoots; as soon as
rooted, they should be potted separately in small pots,
which must be placed in a close frame until they have
made fresh roots; they may then be hardened to the air
by degrees, and will need the protection of a frame
during the Winter.