50 THE RHODODENDRON. 



It is not hardy in New England, and jDrobably 

 would not succeed "n-ell north of Philadelphia; 

 although it would doubtless survive with a slight 

 protection, or even unprotected in ordinary winters, 

 south of New York. Where it is hardy, its cheap- 

 ness, and the facility with which it adapts itself to 

 different soils, render it a most desirable plant for 

 massing on hill-sides and in open woods. Figured 

 in Bot. Mag. 18, t. 650. 



There are many hybrid varieties and named seed- 

 lings, some hardier than the species and very well 

 worth growing. Of these we may especially men- 

 tion : — 



E. p. FOL. ARGEXTEIS, FOL. AUREIS, FOL. MARGINATIS, 



The kinds with silver and gold striped foliage 

 which are desirable, as the markings are distinct 

 and permanent. The plants grow freely, and are 

 ornamental. The flowers are poor. Our plants 

 are wintered in a cold cellar, and planted out in 

 summer. 



Variety Cunningham's Dwarf White. 



This is the hardiest of the pontic varieties, and 

 has with us stood the winter perfectly well for 'the 

 last four years. 



The foliage is more glossy, and brighter, than in 

 the species ; and the flowers vary from pink to pure 

 white. 



It is a rapid grower, though of dwarf habit; and 

 flowers very freely. For forcing there is nothing 



