No. 1758. 
ERICA EMPETROIDES. 
Class, Order. 
OCTANDRIA MONOGY NIA. 
22000000 
This is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, 
and was introduced about the year 1796 : 
it flowers in June and July: the blossoms 
are remarkably fragrant, having the odour, 
of honey. It grows dwarf and bushy, and 
requires the usual protection from the cold 
of winter. It increases by cuttings, and 
should be potted in peat soil. 
