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RHODODENDRON FRAGRANS. 
at intervals round their margin. It is also an excellent plant for growing in tubs 
or large pots, to place about the flower-garden or pleasure-grounds in conspicuous 
positions, or to stand in the conservatory, or portico or hall of a mansion, for pur- 
poses of occasional decoration. But, as its pleasing scent can hardly be appreciated 
out of doors, it is perhaps best adapted for keeping in a warm greenhouse or 
conservatory, in pots or tubs, where, without any forcing, it will come into bloom 
sufficiently early to prevent its appearing too common, while its fragrance will be 
brought readily within reach. Treated in this manner, it constitutes a really 
attractive plant. 
It is multiplied by layers or by grafting on stocks of R. ponticum. The latter 
is the most economical plan, as it only requires a small portion of a shoot ; but it 
is probable that the layering method will best retain the habits of the plant. 
