characterize the species; the middle of the leaf is also in general
stained with purple, which adds considerably to its beauty; but this
must be regarded rather as the mark of a variety, than of the species.

With most of its congeners, it is a native of the Cape, and of modern
date in this country, being introduced to the royal garden at Kew, by
Messrs. KENNEDY and LEE, in the year 1777.

It flowers from May to September; is readily propagated by cuttings, and
sometimes raised from seeds, from whence several varieties have been
produced.




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FERRARIA UNDULATA. CURLED FERRARIA.

_Class and Order._

GYNANDRIA TRIANDRIA.

_Generic Character._

Monogyna. _Spathtæ_ unifloræ. _Petala_ 6, undulato-crispata. _Stigmata_
cucullata. _Caps._ 3-locularis, infera.

_Specific Character and Synonyms._