No. 177. 
ERICA TRANSPARENS, 
Class. Order, 
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This elegant heath was brought to this coun- 
try from the Cape about the year 1804; and 
as it propagates freely by cuttings, it is be- 
come pretty plentiful. It flowers during the 
spring months in great abundance, but has 
not yet perfected its seeds with us. This 
sort is of a more robust habit than most of 
the heaths, and much more hardy. Sandy 
peat is the proper soil for it; and it should 
be indulged with an abundant supply of 
fresh air. 
