No. 248. 
ERICA VESTITA alba. 
Class, Order. 
OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
This elegant heath was raised about the 
year 1790. It is a native of the Cape, and 
and a the lower branches becoming 
This propensity may be obviated by 
occasionally breaking off the tops, especially 
after flowering, which promotes the growth 
of side branches. The leaves being so 
closely set, the plant often suffers in winter 
from damps, which may be avoided, by 
placing it in a very airy situation in the 
greenhouse. The soil should be as for the 
others of this delightful genus. 
