
Its principal period of flowering is from about the beginning of May to the middle of June, at which time it is highly ornamental in the green house strong healthy plants produce from five to eight blossoms in a spike on a plant growing with Mr. Colvill, Nurseryman, Kings Road, Chelsea, we once counted nine a few of these usually produce seed vessels containing perfect seeds, by which the plant is mostly propagated, it may also be raised by cuttings, but not very readily.