Мо. 1116. 
ERICA HIRTA. 
1 Order. 
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This is a native of the Cape of Good 
Hope, whence it has been introduced a few 
. years since. Its flowers are produced in 
spring and summer; they are rich in 
colour, and beautiful in form 
The plant requires the same kind of treat- 
ment as the other heaths, keeping it in 
an airy greenhouse. It should be potted in 
sandy peat, and may be increased by 
cuttings. | 
