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4C4 FOREIGN NOTICES. 



The New Bootax RiionoDKNDRONS. — The London Florist gives the following descrip- 

 tion of these new Rhododendrons, from Mr. E. G. IIendkkson: 



Ji. Xuttalll. — ^This, tlio largest flowered Rhododendron kncwn, has foliage hnndsomer than 

 desfiibed in books on living plants now in this country; the flowers resenihling those of the 

 Lily, are much larger than the Sikkiin Rhododendron Dalhotmic. Color, white, with tint tf 

 rose-red, and yellow at the base within, and dolightfiiily fragiant. It has been named in com- 

 pliment to the veteran botanist and traveler, T. >i'itt.m,i., Ksq. 



Jl. Windsori. — This splendid colond garden Rhododendron, of a color even surpassing the 

 Ehoiludcndron arborcum, will be found invaluiille, from its dwarf "cloi^e-growiiig habit and larj^e 

 truss. 



11. CameU'KvJiorum. — A very curious species, discovered in the valley of Lablung, also on the 

 Bootan Alps; at the hitter place growing at an elevation of 0,000 to 12,000 feet. In foliage it 

 resembles R. Maddcni ; 3 to 5 inches long. Corolla, sparingly scaly, 1|- inch across; of a very 

 thick texture; ]i\ire white, with a faint rosy tinge ; all the segments obtufc and entire; the 

 flower strongly rcsendding that of a single Camellia, from which its name is derived; a very 

 distinct flower from any other Rhododendron. 



Ji. Jenkinsi. — This species, according to a specimen without flower or fruit, in the herbarium 

 of Sir AV. Hooker, was found by the late Mr. Griffith, on the Khasya Hills. As a species, it is 

 allied to 7^. JIadenni, of Dr. Hooker; and these, along with Ji. sparsijlorum, R. canulliafornin, 

 R. lucidum, and R. calbphi/lhmi, have a very peculiar aspect, all agreeing in their smooth lepi- 

 dote leaves, and succulent texture. Air. Booth supposed, from the examination of the buds, 

 that R. Jenkitisi would have yellow flowers, the specimens having been collected in the monlh 

 of December, It is named in honor of Major Jexkins, of the East India service. If, as is pr( - 

 bable, this species has large yellow flowers, like R. Iladcnni, it will be one of the most distinct 

 exhibition plants in the tribe. 



R. longifolium. — A magnificent foliaged plant, discovered in the forest of Bootan, on the 

 slopes of the Oola Mountains, at an elevation of G,.5O0 to 7,500 feet above the seadevel; the 

 leaves 12 to 18 inches long, 3 to 5 inches Avide in the middle; at first, pubescent; at length, 

 smooth, or nearly so; gradually narrowed downwards; obovate, lanceolate, silvery, and whitish 

 beneath. To all appearance, nearly hardy in this climate. 



R. JCe}/si. — A hardy, distinct shrub, growing to the height of two or three feet, on the moim- 

 tains of Bootan, at an elevation of 9,000 to 10,000 feet above the seadevel, on the sum.mit and 

 northern ridges of the Lablung, forming low thickets, accompanied by Gaultherias and Yews 

 above the range of R. Hookeri and R. Falconeri ; leaves two and a half to three inches long, 

 about an inch wide ; coriaceous, and smooth ; beneath, as well as capsule, almost covered 

 with brown circular resinous scales. Corymb, compounded of three or four branehlets, each 

 containing five or six flowers. Corolla (judging from the withered I'emains only) tubular; the 

 border fivedobed and reflexed; the segments ovate, obtuse. Rather aromatic, from the resinous 

 scales with wdiich the leaves are clad beneath. In its native hills it grew amidst snows two or 

 three feet in depth. It is allied to Dr. Hooker's R. virgatiim ; the flowers, as in that species, 

 axillary, or below the summit of the bi aneh. A shrub verj- distir.ct in habit. 



Pot Culture of the Verbexa. — As the Verbena merits a place, and most justly, amo'ng pop- 

 idar florists' flowers, perhaps a few hints on its cultivation in pots may be acceptable to those 

 who have not hitherto adopted that mode of cidture. I know of no plant more iiseful or orna- 

 mental as a pot plant, for decorating the greenhouse during the summer season, when the proper 

 inmates of that structure are enjoj'ing the open air. If we take into consideration its graceful 

 habit, the variety and brilliancy of its colors, which offer hues for every taste, and above all, 

 the lengthened period it continues to produce its loveh- blossoms, it is unrivalled and ought to 

 be more generally grown in pots as specimens, more especiall}' now that the ni;mcrous varieties 

 much improved, both in form and color. The present season has been productive of some 

 of the first class ; and if the Verbena continues to be improved as it has been during these 



