116 OTHER AMERICAN PLANTS. 



Azalea nudiflora. 



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 

 Pinxter Flower, the latter from its blooming about 

 Whil^Sunday. 



The flowers appear before the leaves, often in 

 snch 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. grandijiora, mirabilis, carnea 

 delicatissima, colorata, incarnata superba, coccinea, 

 do. major, incana, Coburghii. All have scarlet, 

 pink, or blush flowers, and are perfectly hardy. 



Azalea viscosa. 



This species is the well-known " Swamp Honey- 

 suckle," so common in low swamps, d,amp, 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 



