Tas. 4478. 
RHODODENDRON Curvianuom. 
Duchess of Northumberland’s Rhododendron. 
This is one of a very remarkable set of hybrid Rhododendrons 
produced by the care and skill of Mr. Iveson, head gardener at 
Syon, and it was named by Dr. Lindley at the exhibition-rooms 
of the Horticultural Society, in compliment to Her Grace the 
Dowager Duchess *f Northumberland, who feels equal pride 
with her late noble and lamented husband in the floral treasures 
of Syon Gardens, and especially in the rare exotic fruits which 
have there been reared with such eminent success. 
We figure this as an example of what we are disposed to 
~ consider the most delicate and beautiful kind of Rhododendron 
yet in cultivation. 
Cuxr. This fine plant is a hybrid, believed to be produced 
between Rhododendron Catawbiense and the white variety of 
Rhododendron arboreum. It is a strong growing variety, well 
adapted for forming standards. It is perfectly hardy, but unfor- 
tunately, like the other known hybrids from _ Rhododendron 
arboreum, it flowers too early for this climate, being apt to have 
its flowers destroyed by late spring frosts ; but, as it makes a fine 
appearance, it is well worthy of protection while in flower. So long 
as the plants are of a moderate size, they may be taken up before 
coming into flower and planted in suitable sized pots, placing them 
in the green-house, where they will make a fine appearance ; 
again planting them out after having done flowering. J. 8. 
NOVEMBER Ist, 1849. 
