No. 855. 
ERICA RUPESTRIS. 
iiie. T Order. 
OCTANDRIA MO NOGFNIA. 
This elegant little species is a native of 
the Cape of Good Hope, where it is found 
growing on rocks, and adorning them with 
its neat and pleasing blossoms. With us it 
is of very low growth, rarely exceeding 
three or four inches. The flowers come 
forth in the autumn, and are very lasting. 
It requires the usual protection from frost, 
and a plentiful supply of fresh air. It may 
be increased by cuttings, and must be 
potted in sandy peat earth. | 
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