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It is an introduction from Japan, a decided acquisition to 

 the azalea family, and certain to be more extensively 

 grown when better known. A. obtusa is another of these 

 low-growing forms, without the enlarged segments so 

 noticeable in the case of the preceding. The color is 



AZALEA ROS/EFLORA. 



much the same, and may be characterized as an orange- 

 red. A variety of this species has blossoms which are 

 pure white, or occasionally striped with red. The flowers 

 are brought forth in great profusion. It is said to have 

 come from China and not to be entirely hardy in exposed 

 situations. A. rosaflora is quite distinct from any other 

 azalea, but may not prove to be entirely hardy in northern 



