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until late in spring, when it is suddenly released for 

 a summer burst, and as suddenly brought to a stop 

 for a long winter rest ; whereas in the West Highlands 

 of Scotland there is no such demarcation of seasons ; 

 growth is encouraged from year's end to year's end, 

 subject to sharp snaps at uncertain intervals. It is 

 truly remarkable how well these fine plants accom- 

 modate themselves to every trial except that of rude 

 winds. 



Perhaps the most distinguished, because the rarest, 

 of the rhododendrons which were in flower at the 

 time of my visit was R. campylocarpum, 9 feet high, 

 bearing trusses of beautiful waxy bells, clear canary 

 yellow with a purple stain at the base of each bell. 



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