Хо. 1547. 
HERBERTIA PULCHELLA. 
Class, Order, 
MONADELPHIA TRIANDRIA. 
This pretty little plant was lately re- 
ceived by Mr. Mackay. It was sent home 
by Mr. Anderson, botanical collector in 
the expedition under Capt. King, and was 
found by him in an island in the bay of 
Maldonado. It has been named in com- 
pliment to Mr. Herbert. The bulb is 
small, but produces several flowers in suc- 
cession in the early part of summer: they 
have perfected their seeds, which are easily 
raised. They should be potted in sandy 
loam, and preserved during winter in the 
greenhouse. 
