Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Flowers from August till November.
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1. The Empalement. 2. The Chives detached from the Pointal, one tip magnified. 3. Seed-bud and Pointal, summit magnified. |
This Erica is a handsome bushy shrub, but certainly not magnificent, although, when first introduced in the year 1800, its claim to the specific title of magnifica was undoubtedly more appropriate than it now appears to be amongst the numerous species (and many of superior beauty) raised since that period from Cape seed. It is at present in but few collections; which is probably owing to its being of slow growth, and not easily increased. The only fine flowering plants we have seen lately have been in the conservatory of the Countess de Vandes, and at the nursery of Mr. Williams, whence our figure was taken.[Pg 115]
