No. 448. 
ARDISIA PYRAMIDALIS, 
Class. Order. 
PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This is a native of Santa Cruz, according 
to Persoon. It has been lately introduced 
here. Like most of the genus it has fine 
glossy leaves, and produces its blossoms in 
great abundance during the months of July 
and August. 
It may be increased by cuttings or layers, 
but with difficulty, and is very scarce. It 
requires the constant protection of the hot- 
house, and appears to be ad kind of 
shrub. It should be potted in a mixture of 
loam and peat. 
