306 FLORA DOMESTICA. 



Where the ragged robin stood 



With its piped stem streaked with jet, 

 And the crow-flowers, golden-hued, 



Careless plenty easier met." 



Page 137. 



In his descriptions of Rural Life and Scenery, he gives 

 this flower for a goblet to the fairies : 



" And fairies now, no doubt, unseen 



In silent revels, sup, 



With dew-drop bumpers toast their queen 

 From crow-flower's golden cup." 



RHODODENDRON. 



RHODODENDRUM. 



RHODORACEJE. DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 



This name is of Greek origin, and signifies Rose-tree. 



THE Rhododendrons are handsome flowering shrubs, 

 hardy enough to bear the open air in this country. When 

 in pots, however, if the winter be severe, it may be well to 

 cover the roots with a little moss ; and some keep them 

 always so covered, to shelter them from frost in the winter, 

 and to preserve the earth moist in the summer. The kind 

 most commonly cultivated here is a native of North Ame- 

 rica. The flowers are generally rose-coloured or purple ; 

 there is a variety with yellow, and one with white flowers. 



There is a shrub called Rhodora, a native of Newfound- 

 land, very similar to this, which may be treated in the 

 same manner. 



The best time for transplanting these shrubs, when they 

 require removal into a larger pot, is in September or 

 April ; and when they do not need this removal, it will be 



