113 OTHER AMERICAN PLANTS. 



Azalea nudiplora. 



A -well-known shrub, native of swamps, from 

 ^Massachusetts southward ; producing a profusion of 

 showy flowers, which vary much in color, early in 

 May. 



The common names are Wild Honeysuckle and 

 Piiixter Flower, the latter from its blooming about 

 Whit-Sunday. 



The flowers appear before the leaves, often in 

 such abundance as to cover the whole plant. In 

 the wild state they are found of every shade, from 

 purple to blush-white. Seedlings vary greatly, and 

 in cultivation numerous hybrids have been produced, 

 affording a wide range of color. 



The following varieties of this species are very 

 fine : Versicolor, do. grandiflora, mirabilis, carnea 

 delicatissima, colorata, incarnata svperba, coccinea, 

 do. major, incaiia, Goburghii. All have scarlet, 

 pink, or blush flowers, and are perfectly hardy. 



Azalea tiscosa. 



This species is the well-known " Swamp Honey 

 suckle," so common in low swamps, damp, shady 

 woods, and by road-sides. 



It forms a tall shrub, with dark green -leaves, 

 and bears in the latter part of June and July an 

 abundance of clammy, white, deliciously fragrant 

 flowers, sometimes tinged with deep rose. 



It thrives in cultivation, not requiring a wet soil, 

 but growing and blooming freely if the roots are 



