No. 1695. 

 ERICA PRiESTANS. 



Clasi. Order. 



UCTANDRIA MONOG YNIA . 



This is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, 

 whence it was introduced into cultivation 

 about the year 1810. It flowers in March 

 and April. In growth it is bushy and ra- 

 ther short, producing its flowers at the ends 

 of the larger branches. 



Like the other heaths, it loves abundance 

 of air and light, and should be preserved 

 under glass no longer than is necessary to 

 protect it from the severity of the frosts. 



It is increased by cuttings, and should be 

 potted in peat earth. 



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