It appears from the specimens preserved in the Lam- 
bertian Herbarium, that there is a considerable variety 
with regard to the pubescence and the serrature of the 
leaves, and Mr. Don remarks that as the trees advance in 
age they become smoother and the leayes deeper serrated. 
In a specimen from China, in the same collection, the 
branches, and in degree, the leaves also are clothed with a 
rust-coloured pubescence, and grow more zig-zag than in 
the Japan plant. Perhaps this may be a distinct species. 
Flowers in July.. Communicated by Ayimer B. Lampert, 
Esq. from his collection at Boyton. 
