GRAMMANTHES (from gramma, writing, and anthos, a flower; in consequence of the petals having some supposed resemblance to the letter V marked on them; hence its synonymous name of Vauanthes). SYN. Vauanthes. ORD. Crassulaceae. A very pretty half-hardy annual. It thrives in a peaty or light sandy soil, and forms an excellent subject for rockwork. Seeds should be sown in a warm greenhouse, during March, and the seedlings transferred when large enough. Plenty of air, and care in watering, are important features in the culture of this plant. GRAMMANTHES chloraeflora (yellow-flowered).* fl. at first orange-yellow, finally more red, with a deep V-shaped mark at the base of each corolla lobe; corolla tube equalling the calyx or longer; axillary and terminal lobes ovate or lanceolate, acute. July. l. sessile, ovate, acute, succulent, concave. h. 4in. to 5in. South Africa, 1774. A glaucous herb. (B. M. 4607.) GRAMMANTHES chloraeflora caesia (greyish). This only differs from the type in its smaller, less brightly coloured flowers, and more glaucous leaves. (B. M. 6401).