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Ornamental Shrubs. 



elated. They are all moisture-loving plants and often 

 suffer in seasons of drought, and, though not always show- 

 ing it at the time, become so weakened that they cannot 

 endure their winter hardships. In such cases the real 

 difficulty is not even suspected by most growers. In dry 

 seasons, or in long absence of rain, water should be 

 applied freely and copiously. 



R. maximum, known also as the great laurel, is a 

 valuable plant for ordinary cultivation. It is indigenous 

 as far north as Connecticut and Rhode Island, and often 



RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM. 



grows to a height of twenty or more feet. It is a profuse 

 bloomer, and has the advantage of putting forth its flowers 

 in July after the blooming season of this class of plants is 



