LYONIA lucida (x mariana?). Eastern U.S. This was received as L. mariana but seems to have features of both species. It is a graceful relative of Pieris and Gaultheria, making a fountain of arching branches up to 5’ high. Closely lining them are leathery evergreen dark green, pointed-oval leaves 1" to nearly 3" long. The new growth is painted in bronze to scarlet. In spring many arching, leafy clusters of pieris-like blossoms decorate the plant. They vary in color from nearly white with a pinkish base to bright pink with darker markings. This is a beautiful shrub, thriving in the conditions provided for azaleas–sun or shade near the coast, light shade inland, acid well drained soil and moderate to regular watering. Hardy to 0^oF. or less.