BROAD-LEAVED SHRUBS 



are expected, but deck their surroundings in green 

 through twelve months of the year. 



Rhododendrons delight in shade, in a moist atmos- 

 phere, and in a cool, deep bed richly made. They 

 will generally thrive a short distance back from the 

 sea. 



Any one who has seen the rhododendrons as they 

 transform the Appalachian Mountains into riven 

 clouds of alluring color, stretching far and reaching 

 high, must hold an affection for the native species 

 Rhododendron maximum and R. Catawbiense, and must 

 wish to see them in the home garden. The Cataw- 

 biense blossoms first, and a month later when its flowers 

 are faded, as are those also of the hybrids, the maxi- 

 mum or beautiful rose bay unfolds. To keep this 

 fact in mind when planting is of assistance in prolong- 

 ing the rhododendron bloom of the garden. 



There are shrubs easier to transplant and un- 

 doubtedly of hardier nature than the rhododendrons. 

 Occasionally they winter-kill or show damage to their 

 foliage if the winter sun shines upon it too brightly. 

 In the lee of trees, amidst the sturdy growth walling 

 a garden, or in the shade cast by buildings, there can 

 usually be found a place to make their bed, one where 

 they will live satisfactorily year after year. 



The English hybrid rhododendrons include charm- 

 ing varieties, and are regarded by many as the hardiest 

 and best sorts to plant, in spite of the increasing popu- 

 larity of the native species. 



At seaside places, the beauty of rhododendrons 

 appears to increase fourfold. There is a brave, brilliant 



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