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thrives best in a warm and dry situation, where it is partially shaded from the rays of 
the sun. " Mag. Bot." iii., t. 169. 
Rhododendron fragrans, the Sweet-scented Rose Bay. — It forms a dwarf shrub, 
different in aspect from R. ponticum, and is well suited for the front of shrubbery 
borders. The flowers emit a very pleasant fragrance. 
Rhododendron Nilagiricum, Neelgherry Rhododendron. — This lovely species 
will grow in almost any situation or soil. It ought to be in every collection. 
Weigela rosea, Rose-coloured Weigela. — Perhaps taking it altogether, a more 
beautiful hardy shrub than this has not been introduced for many years. For the 
figure and particulars, refer to " Mag. Bot." xiv., t. 247. 
Shrubs ivith Blue Flowers. 
Ceanothus pallidus, Pale-flowered Ceanothus. — The flowers are paler and some- 
what smaller than those of C. azureus. It forms however a beautiful dwarf shrub, 
and will grow in any common light soil, provided the situation be warm. Under 
such circumstances it will flower freely. Increase is effected by cuttings taken off 
in the autumn, and planted in light sandy soil under a glass. 
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, Thyrse-bearing Ceanothus. — This is a superior kind 
to the last ; in favourable situations it attains the height of three or four feet, and 
becomes completely covered with its long thyrses of delicate blue flowers. It will 
thrive in almost any kind of soil and situation, and is readily increased by cuttings. 
Ch^nestes lanceolata, Lanceolate-leaved Chmiestes. — We are only acquainted 
with this plant through Sir W. Hooker, who figured and described it in the " Bot. 
Mag." t. 4338. We should judge it to be a very beautiful subject for the flower- 
garden. The flowers are tubular, of a deep blue, and are produced in drooping 
umbels, during the whole of the summer. If planted in a sheltered place it will 
attain the height of four or five feet. 
Veronica Lindleyana, Dr. Lindley's Speedwell. — The flowers of this species, 
which when kept in the greenhouse are nearly white, become of a much darker 
colour when the plant is grown in the borders ; in the latter situation it is very 
ornamental, but should be favoured with a warm situation. A figure and description 
will be found in " Mag. Bot." xii., t. 247. 
Shrubs with Lilac Flowers. 
Azalea squamata, the Scaly Azalea. — We are acquainted with this fine 
Chinese species of Azalea through Dr. Lindley, who figured it in the " Bot. Reg." 
vol. xxxiii., t. 3. — " It flowers without leaves, producing at the end of every little 
shoot a large solitary flower of a clear rosy lilac colour, distinctly spotted with 
crimson. The habit is. dwarf, and a warm and sheltered situation is requisite for it 
to thrive well. Increase is effected by cuttings." 
Daphne Fortuni, Mr. Fortune's Daphne. — A deciduous species, very handsome. 
It forms a dwarf shrub two or three feet high, In March and April the flower-buds 
