ZENOBIA pulverulenta. Eastern U. S. A stocky shrub of the heath family, growing about 3' high and at least 4' broad. Closely set around the stems are broad, 1-3" leaves with a striking, chalky grey-green surface. These are evergreen in mild climates, deciduous after really hard frosts. In summer and early fall, it displays small clusters of pure white, lantern-shaped flowers, much larger than those of Pieris and Gaultheria. This is a fine little shrub for lighting up drab corners of the garden. It thrives in sun or light shade near the coast, perhaps part shade inland, with reasonably well drained, acid soil as for the less fussy azaleas, and moderate watering. It is hardy to 0-5oF.