Nø. 144. 
ERICA AITONIANA. 
Class. Order. 
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This is a most singular species, and when 
seen at a little distance, the flowers might be 
mistaken for a jasmine instead of a heath. 
It has received its name in honour of Mr. 
Aiton, gardener to his Majesty, at Kew. 
seldom exceed two feet in height; they are 
rather difficult to increase by cuttings, and 
do not bear seeds in this country; for 
which reason they are somewhat scarce. It 
was introduced about the year 1793, and 
flowers very freely in the summer months: 
the treatment it requires is pretty much the 
same as for the other Ericas: the soil should 
be sandy peat, and the pots not too large. 
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