HARDY SHRUBS IN GREENHOUSE 279 



(the Japanese Quince) that flowers early in the year 

 is pretty under glass, especially the distinct P. Maulei, 

 which is of dense and compact growth, and bears 

 salmon-red flowers in profusion. Grow the Pyruses 

 in a similar way to the Prunuses. 



RAPHIOLEPIS JAPONICA (R. ovala). An evergreen 

 of sturdy growth, and about 3 feet high, with terminal 

 spikes of pure white hawthorn-like flowers. It is 

 decidedly uncommon and ornamental when in bloom. 

 Out of doors its season is June, but, of course, is 

 earlier under glass. 



RHODODENDRON. These are the most gorgeous 

 of shrubs, and largely used for flowering in pots or 

 tubs. They form a dense mat of fibres, and can 

 therefore be lifted with little check. Owing to this 

 they can, when ordinary care is used, be transferred 

 to new quarters without losing a leaf, not only when 

 potted, but also when planted out in the open ground. 

 Hard forcing must be avoided, but the Rhododen- 

 drons may be brought on gradually in gentle heat. 

 Under this treatment they must be well supplied 

 with water, and liberal syringing is also beneficial. 

 The wide range of colouring in the Rhododendron 

 family gives an opportunity for getting almost any 

 shade desired. 



RHODOTYPUS KERRIOIDES. A beautiful Japanese 

 shrub, reminding one of a Kerria, but the flowers are 

 white. It will succeed with the same treatment as 

 the Kerria requires. 



RIBES (Flowering Currant). Both the yellow- 

 flowered R. aureum and the various forms of 



