RHODODENDRON FORTUNEI. 2 stars. A tree 
introduced from China about 1859, but only re¬ 
cently given a proper trial in this country, growing 
to moderate size and flowering in favored spots on 
Long Island and Cape Cod. If less congenially sit¬ 
uated it proba¬ 
bly needs to be 
wintered in a 
cold-pit for best 
results. The fo¬ 
liage, not unlike 
R. catawbiense? 
has a distinguish¬ 
ing bluish cast. 
The flowers, in 
loose clusters, 
are each individ- Rhododendron Fortunei 
ually nearly 4 inches in diameter, pale pi k cr lav¬ 
ender, delightfully scented of cloves, opening late 
in May. As in most of this group, the corolla is 7- 
parted, with a satiny sheen. 
4 to 6 inches high in 4-inch pots $1.00 each 
6 to 12 inches high in 6-inch pots $2.00 each 
