No. 338. 
ERICA MELASTOMA, 
Class. Order. 
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This sort was introduced from the Cape 
of Good Hope about the year 1794. It 
produces its showy flowers during the spring 
months; the contrast of colour in them is 
remarkable, and produces a very beautiful 
effect. 
It is propagated with some difficulty by 
cuttings, and is generally considered a ra- 
ther scarce sort. 
In winter it requires keeping in a well- 
aired greenhouse. Like the other species, 
it should also be potted in very sandy peat 
earth. 
