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affinities. It, too, has rich glossy leaves which remain 

 through the winter. They are from one to two inches 

 long, and taper to a point at both ends, and are of such a 

 striking character as to attract attention at all seasons. In 

 the spring the new leaves are bright pink or red, and 

 when seen at a little distance make the bush present the 



PIERIS FLORIBUNDA. 



appearance of one already in flower. This tint gradually 

 changes to a light green, and later to the normal color 

 which is much darker, and continues all the year. The 

 waxy-white flowers are in long racemes, and borne in pro- 

 fusion so that in April or early in May the upper part of 

 the plant is almost completely covered. In some respects 

 this species is to be preferred to the floribunda^ but a 



