Alona
(primitive name, Nolana--letters transposed, from nola, a little bell, in allusion to the shape of the flowers). ORD. Nolanaceae. A genus of pretty evergreen shrubs closely allied to Nolana, but differing principally in having several ovaries from one to six-celled, whereas Nolana has five four-celled ovaries. Leaves fasciculate; stems woody. They require ordinary greenhouse treatment, in a peat and loam compost. Cuttings root freely in sandy loam, with a very gentle bottom heat, in about a fortnight. A. coelestis (sky-blue).* fl. pale blue, very large, axillary, solitary; peduncle elongated. July. l. terete, fascicled; plant nearly glabrous. h. 2ft. Chili, 1843. This pretty species is an excellent one for growing out-of-doors during summer months.