172 EVERGREENS. 



QUERCTJS ZAN. 

 SYN. Quercus Mirbeckii. 



A large tree with the habit and general appearance 

 of the Common Oak, but with much larger leaves, which 

 are evergreen. 



RHODODENDRON. 



For the proper treatment of these beautiful plants, 

 we beg to refer the reader to the treatise on the cul- 

 tivation of American plants, at page 106. 



We have here mentioned and described some of the 

 hardier species ; and have also given lists, arranged 

 according to their colours, of some of the best late 

 flowering hybrids. Any of those named may be 

 relied on as being perfectly hardy, and not blooming 

 till after all danger from spring frosts is over. 



RHODODENDRON" ARBOREUM ALBUM. 

 (White-flowered Tree Rhododendron.) 



In its native habitats on the Himalayas it attains 

 the size of a tree ; in our gardens it is much lower, 

 generally appearing as a robust shrub. It is perfectly 

 hardy, and is a handsome evergreen ; but usually 

 flowers too early for our climate. In situations where 

 it could be retarded, there would be a chance of seeing 

 the beautiful trusses of flowers perfected. Treatment 



