No, 293. 
MAHERNIA GRANDIFLORA. 
— 5 Order. 
PENTANDRIA PENTAGYNIA. 
This is a native of Africa, and was intro- 
duced many years ago into the Kew garden 
by Mr. Masson, but has been lost there. 
Mr. Burchell has since brought it home. 
It was found by him in great abundance, 
growing in sandy plains to the North of 
Latakoo; on which aecount it probably 
needs more warmth than that of our com- 
mon greenhouse. The flowers are highly 
ornamental: they are produced in the 
month of June in great plenty. The plant 
may be propagated by cuttings, although 
with some difficulty. It is of a slender and 
delicate habit, and should not have too large 
a pot: the soil sandy loam; and it should 
be sparingly watered, particularly in winter. 
