It is found naturally in the highest of the mountainous 
parts of Northern India. Dr. Wallich received it from 
Kamoon and Chinese Tartary, as well as from N epal; and 
Mr. Royle informs us, that “ in the tracts of mountains which 
intervene between the Ganges and Sutlej rivers, it is found 
on such lofty mountains as Tuen, Choor, and Kedarkanta, 
from 9000 feet up to the limits of forest, or nearly 12,000 
feet of elevation. In such situations it comes into flower 
in the month of May, when the thermometer ranges from 
42° to 65°, the snow is fast melting away, and species of 
Primula, Caltha, Viburnum, and Lonicera, are in full 
flower, with the splendid Rhododendron campanulatum. 
The fruit of this species, as well as of P. lanata, called 
paltoo, is eaten by the hill people.” 
Our drawing was made in the Garden of the Horticul- 
tural Society in June last. The tree.is to be increased by 
graíting on the Whitethorn. ; 
