the flowers with R. arboreum, and blossoming earlier by 
nearly six weeks than our common hardy sorts. The spe- 
cimen here figured was in perfection in the Glasgow Bota- 
nic Garden the latter end of April, notwithstanding that 
the season was more unpropitious than usual. The under 
side of the leaves presents more of the rusty hue of the 
East Indian parent than the Aura-cLerENse of the Bot. 
Register. 
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