Chives. Eight linear threads; tips beardless, without the blossom, and black.

Pointal. Seed-bud turban-shaped. Shaft thread-shaped, and a little longer than the chives. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from March till June.

REFERENCE.

1. The Empalement magnified.
2. A Blossom.
3. The Chives and Pointal.
[Pg 34]4. Seed-bud and Pointal, summit magnified.
5. Seed-bud magnified.

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ERICA cordata.