The Fothergillas are in bloom. These are plants from the southeastern 
United States of the Witch Hazel Family, and of the four species which 
are known three are established in the Arboretum. They all produce at 
the end of the branches as the leaves unfold small clusters of white flow- 
ers. A good plant of the largest of the species, Fothergilla major, may 
be seen in the Witch Hazel Group near the small pond at the junction of 
the Meadow and Bussey Hill Roads; and on Azalea Path are individuals 
of the other species. 
On Azalea Path the red-flowered Rhododendron ( Azalea ) Kaempferi is 
opening its flowers. There are masses of this plant on both sides of the 
lower end of this Path and also between the Hemlocks and the Laurels 
at the northern base of Hemlock Hill. The shade and coolness of this 
last position suits this inhabitant of the high mountains of Japan, and it 
flowers here later than on Azalea Path and the flowers remain longer in 
good condition. AVhen these flowers open in front of the dark back- 
ground of Hemlocks, one of the most beautiful floral show,p of the Arbor- 
etum season may be seen. 
The Arboretum will 
be grateful for any publicity 
given these Bulletins. 
