ERTCA SPICATA. 



We raised this sort from Cape seeds, in 

 the year 1793. Its growth is upright, with 

 rigid branches : the flowers come out in 

 winter, and are very lasting. 



It may be increased, although with diffi- 

 culty, by cuttings, and should be potted in 

 sandy peat earth, and preserved in an airy 



