Descr.-—A. suberect, densely-branched shrub, three to 
four feet high. Branches more or less in two rows, | 
pubescent. Leaves deciduous, usually in two rows, dis- 
tinctly stalked, rather thick, usually round, about half 
an inch across, sometimes obovate, apiculate, becoming — 
glabrous. Flowers pink and white, about half an inch 
across, very shortly stalked. Calyx almost smooth; lobes 
rounded, finely ciliate on the margin. Petals almost 
round. Stamens shorter than the petals. Fruit toy 
shaped, abont half an inch long, deep crimson.— 
W. Bortinc Hemsizy. — . 
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Fig. 1, enlarged leaf; 2, enlarged flower. 
