-{n some of the specimens of axillaris the form of the leaves is 
more oval and more shortly acuminate, yet there are so 
many intermediate varieties of both, that little dependence 
can be placed on this character. ‘The: figure iu Caressy’s 
Carolina, continually referred to, cannot belong to our plant ; 
it is indeed condemned by Micuavx and entirely rejected by 
Porss. | z 
Native of Virginia, Carolina, and Georgia: and, although 
considered as hardy in our catalogues, is liable to be killed, 
and almost sure to be defaced, by the severity of our winters, 
unless protected by some shelter. Propagated by cuttings. 
Flowers in May, June, and July. | 
Communicated by N.S. Hopson, Esq. of the War-Office ; 
but who is now removing his collection to the neighbourhood 
of Bury St. Edmunds, being about to retire from his present 
situation under government, after a service of seventeen 
years. 
