Spartium pur gems have been sometimes confounded with 

 this plant. 



Native of Madeira., and usually considered as a green- 

 house shrub ; but according" to the experience of Mr. 

 Walker, in a trial of one winter at Southgate, it appears 

 to be hardy enough to bear being exposed without shelter. 

 Flowers from March to June. Introduced to the Kew 

 Garden in 1777. Propagated by cuttings. 



