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has proved hardy. It promises to be a valuable addition to 



our list of early-blooming shrubs. 



Japan Azaleas (Rhodendron sinense and japonicum), 

 Fig. 119. — The flowers of this species are of a great varietv 

 of colors, ranging from almost pure white through various 



Fig. 119. — Japanese Azalea {Azalea mollis) . 



shades of yellow and orange to that of dark orange-red. 

 It is perfectly hardy, but rather slow in growth, attains a 

 height of from 3 to 8 feet, and requires a moist soil and a 

 little shelter from drying winds and hot sun. 



Ghent Azaleas {R. Gandavensis). — The flowers of this 

 species are very similar in colors to the last and require 



