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RIBES ALBIDUM. 
bloomer. It forms a very pleasing contrast to the deep red flowers of R. sangui- 
neum^ and is a most desirable acquisition to the shrubbery and flower-garden. It 
is propagated in the same way as R. sanguineum^ (by cuttings or slips,) is of the 
same robust habit of growth, and, like that species, thrives well in almost any sort 
of soil or situation." 
It is only natural to suppose, that a shrub of such a character will speedily be 
procured and planted wherever R. sanguineum exists ; and that it will always be 
placed sufficiently near that species to exhibit the fine contrast in the colour of 
their blossoms. 
Messrs. Handasyde possessed the original stock of this charming plant ; and 
we understand they have been sending it out last autumn, and that it can now be 
had from most of the leading Nurserymen throughout the country. 
The generic name Rihes was that of an acid plant, mentioned by the Arabian 
physicians, and which is now known to be Rheum Rihes. 
