This Agave was some years in my collection before it flowered. 
I know nothing positive of its history, but I believe I am indebted 
to the Royal collection at Kew for the plant I possessed. When 
in flower it had a fine imposing effect. The plant soon withered 
and died after flowering, producing no suckers and not perfecting 
seeds. It was treated in the same way as recommended for 
A. micracantha, Tab. 327.--W. W. S. 
