PART III. 



OTHER "AMERICAN PLANTS." 



' I ^HE greater part of tlie plants enumerated in 

 -*- this portion of our work belong to the same 

 natural family as the Rhododendron (Ericaceae), 

 and thrive best with the same treatment. In Eng- 

 lish catalogues they are included under the general 

 name of " American plants ; " and, although some 

 are not natives of America, we adopt the popular 

 name as most familiar. 



They are especially adapted for combination with 

 Rhododendrons, and afford a wide range of color 

 in bloom, and a great variety of foliage. Among 

 them we find many plants combining symmetry of 

 form, beauty and fragrance of flower, and easy cul- 

 ture. Some are rarely seen ; but all are easily 

 obtained, and well repay the care necessary to have 

 them in perfection. 



The Azalea. 



This genus is nearly related to Rhododendron, 

 and indeed by some botanists has been included in 



