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THE WHITE CUNNINGHAM RHODODENDRON. 
In one respect both leaves and stem are unlike 
former are covered with an abundant 
The latter is of a rich crimson 
to the touch. 
THE VERVAENE RHODODENDRON. 
Although derived from a differe 
variety published by M. Van Houtte under the name of Rhododendron ponticum, var. Vervaeneanum, 
Jlore pleno, deserves mention in this place. It was no hybrid, but was an accidental seedling obtained 
by a M. Vervaene, " dont les heureuses tentatives de semis ont dote 1' horticulture de cette riche 
acquisition/' from Rhododendron pmticum. According to M. Van Houtte, it is no less remarkable 
of its corolla, and for its delicate tints. 
abundance 
shown in the annexed plate : the flowers measure full 
gure represents it as forming 
Serres, tt. 492, 493. 
with the upper lip white, siDotted with 
Flore 
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