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The single and double azaleas are grown in precisely the 

 same manner, and in any case the double varieties should, on 

 account of their fine characters, have a conspicuous place in 

 even a small collection. 



The Ehododendbon. — From this fine genus we may 

 select a number of tender species and hybrids that are as 

 well worthy of culture under glass as the hardier kinds are in 

 the open air. The glorious S. arhoreum with its myriads of 

 scarlet flowers is perhaps best known as the representative of 

 this class, but a good selection would include the wonderful 

 B. Nuttalii, the chaste and fragrant B. Edgworthii, and the 

 curious B. Jasminifloriim. The routine and cultivation advised 

 for azaleas will suit rhododendrons, and their place should be 

 in the coolest part of the house. 



