32 Ornamental Shrubs. 



localities. The flowers are of a pleasing shade of salmon- 

 pink, larger than is usual with this class of shrubs, very 

 double, and imbricated. Its specific name comes from the 

 fact that its buds resemble those of the rose when beginning 

 to expand. For forcing and in southern latitudes it must 

 prove a distinct gain. It is best grown in partial shade. 

 It is known also as A. balsamin&flora. 



In addition to these there is a numerous progeny of 

 crosses and hybrids, mostly between the amoena and some 

 of the indica section, and, as might be expected, some of 

 these are of a striking character. In habit they are mostly 

 midway between the two parents, the amcena affording 

 the elements of strength and endurance, and the indica 

 brilliancy and charm of color. Among the best of the 

 early sorts thus produced and brought to the attention of 

 the public are Mrs. Carmichael, named in honor of the 

 wife of the hybridizer, with purple flowers ; Duke of Con- 

 naught, dark rose ; Princess Beatrice, pale mauve ; Wil- 

 liam Carmichael, carmine suffused with magenta ; and Miss 

 Buist, pure white. Later on other experimenters have 

 brought forward the Duchess of Albany, pure white and 

 semi-double ; Illuminator, rose-magenta, with vermilion 

 centre ; Fosterianum, white and very large, with lemon 

 tint in centre ; Hexe, a free-flowering sort and said to be 

 one of the best of all. But it is of little use to continue 

 the list of varieties, which are every year increasing in 

 numbers, though not always in character. Enough have 

 been named to show the possibilities in this direction, and 

 they are certainly full of promise. 



