Colour plates and descriptions of plants appear in this biennial series, which has become a collector’s item of the African and specifically South African flora. This volume is dedicated to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which celebrates its centenary this year. Contributions to this colourful edition include Erica verticillata, Eulophia ensata, Aloe pavelkae, Gasteria croucheri subsp. pondoensis, Lachenalia pearsonii, Turnera oculata and many more. The botanical art is mainly the work of SANBI resident artist, Gillian Condy; other artists contributing to this volume are Tracy McLellan, Marieta Visagie, Wilna Eloff, Vicki Thomas and Susan Abraham. A guide for authors and artists and an index to species are also included.