No. 680. 
ARBUTUS SERRATIFOLIA. 
Clon. Order. 
DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA. 
By some this plant is considered to be a 
variety of Arbutus Andrachne, although it _ 
certainly differs widely in the form of its 
leaves, which are much narrower, longer, 
Ps and serrated, while those of the Andrachne 
are quite entire, almost round, and have 
very long petioles. The flowers are dif- 
ferently formed, and larger in our plant, 
and the bark of the stems and branches 
does not shed so regularly as in the other. 
It is supposed to be a native of the East, 
and has been long cultivated in England : 
its usual season for flowering is about 
February or March, and the blossoms are 
fragrant. It is almost hardy, requiring only 
slight protection in very severe winters. 
It may be raised by layers, or by budding 
upon the common Arbutus. The soil 
should be fresh loam, not too heavy. 
