NOTES 



AND ABSTRACTS. 



Rhodesian plants. By A. B. Rendle and others (Journ. But. 506, 

 pp. 44-54 ; 2/1905). — Description of a small collection made by Mr. Fred 

 Eyles in Southern Rhodesia and deposited in the National Herbarium. 

 The plants show affinities to those of East and West Tropical Africa 

 and of South Africa. — G. S. B. 



Rhodora canadensis (Die Gart. No. 40, p. 494, July 1, 1905 ; with 

 illustration). — A deciduous shrub growing about 1^ to 3 feet in height 

 and producing rosy-lilac flowers during the early spring months. — G. B. 



Romneya trichocalyx. By W. B. Hemsley (Bot. Mag. tab. 8002). 

 Nat. ord. Papaveracece, tribe Romneyece ; California. A robust herb, 5 ft. 

 high, leaves pinnatifid. Flowers white, 6 in. diameter. — G. H. 



Rosa glgantea. Anon. (Gard. Chron. No. 949, p. 136, Mar. 4, 

 1905 ; fig. in Supp.). — An excellent account is given of the history of this 

 very fine single rose, which is not an easy one to cultivate. Its flowers 

 measure more than 6 ins. across, and vary from a white to a pale primose 

 colour. It was first discovered in Manipur, but it has lately been found in 

 Southern China. Its fruit is said to be edible, and of the size of a small 

 apple. — G. S. S. 



Rosa Hugonis. By W. B. Hemsley {Bot. Mag. tab. 8004).— Nat. 

 ord. Rosacea, tribe Rosea ; Western China. An erect shrub, 4-5 ft. 

 high. Flowers yellow, 2^ in. across. — G. H. 



Rosa sericea, var. pteracantha. Anon. (Gard. Chron. No. 980, 

 p. 260, figs. 98 & 99 ; Oct. 7, 1905).— The extraordinary feature in this 

 plant is, as its name suggests, its enormously large, flat prickles. These 

 vary from 1 to 2^ ins. in length, their attachment to the stem frequently 

 extending the whole length of the internode. These prickles are thin, 

 translucent, a bright blood-red colour, becoming brown and woody with 

 age. This plant is a native of the eastern frontier of India, and of 

 Western China.— G. S. S. 



Rose, Enemies Of. By P. Lesue (Rev. Hort. April 1, 1905, 

 pp. 167-170 ; coloured plate). — A very interesting article on the various 

 insects infesting the rose and the nature of their attacks, their repro- 

 duction and various forms. — C. T. D. 



Rose With beautiful Fruit (Rosa microphylla x rugosa). By 

 Maurice L. de Vilmorin (Rev. Hort. March 16, pp. 144-5 ; coloured 

 plate). — Description and illustration of a chanoe hybrid, the fruits of 

 which are of intense colour, larger and more ornamental than those of 

 R. rugosa. Flavour also apple-like. Flower large, pale rose-lilac, but 

 with little substance. Fruit chief feature. — C. T. D. 



Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Anon. (Gard. Chron. 

 No. 977, p. 209, Sept. 16, 1905. Portraits in supplement).— In this 

 article a short history of this society is given. The foundation of the 

 society took place on December 5, 1809, at a meeting held in the hall 



