Мо. 1131. 
ERICA NITIDA. 
Class. Order. 
OCTANDRIA » MONOGYNIA. 
This was found in the vicinity of the Cape 
of Good Hope, and introduced into this 
country about the year 1800. Its flowers, 
which usually appear in the commencement 
of our summer, are exceedingly delicate 
and beautiful. 
It must be preserved in an airy green- 
house, and may be increased by cuttings : 
the soil should be sandy peat. - 
VOL. XII. L 
