This new species of Erica is at present but little known: the only collections in which we have seen it are Mr. Rollinson’s at Tooting, and Mr. Lee’s Nursery, where our drawing was taken in 1819. It was first raised from Cape seed in 1812, but is still a scarce plant, and not easily increased by cuttings. It is very handsome when in flower: its blossoms resemble wax, with four seams or valves, very unlike any other species we are at present acquainted with.[Pg 179]
ERICA radiata discolor.
CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica antheris muticis, inclusis: floribus verticillatis: caule fruticoso, erecto.
DESCRIPTIO.