Aronia, continued 



Aronia arbutifolia (Pyrus arbutifolia}. RED CHOKE- 

 BERRY. A very ornamental shrub, usually attaining a 

 height of 3 to 5 feet. Grows naturally from Nova Scotia to 

 the Gulf. Leaves bright green above, woolly beneath, 

 fading in autumn with tones of yellow, orange and red. 

 Flovvers white, disposed in profuse terminal clusters. 

 Berries bright red, persisting until late winter. 



A. nigra (Pyrus nigra). BLACK CHOKEBERRY. Similar 

 to the preceding species, except that the berries are black 

 and the leaves quite smooth on the under surface. Very 

 effective results maybe obtained by planting small groups 

 of each species sufficiently close to contrast the colors cf 

 the showy berries. 



The Deciduous 

 Azaleas 



These beautiful shrubs are among the showiest of 

 ornamentals and should have a prominent place in 

 every garden. They thrive in moist well-drained soils, 

 preferring those containing leaf-mould or woods earth, 

 either in full sun or partial shade. A liberal mulch of 

 forest leaves held in place by a light sprinkling of 

 earth, is advantageous, and while ordinarily quite 

 hardy, a protection from cold piercing winds in bleak 

 situations should be provided. 



Azalea arborescens. FRAGRANT AZALEA. A large 

 deciduous shrub with bright green foliage which as- 

 sumes a rich shade of crimson in autumn. Native of 

 the Alleghany Mountains. Flowers sweet-scented, 

 white, tinged with rose, and with long exserted red 

 style and stamens. One of the easiest Azaleas to culti- 

 vate, thriving in almost any situation. Very showy and 

 desirable. 



A. gandavensis. GHENT AZALEA. Of the deciduous 

 hardy Azaleas those known as the Ghent Hybrids are 

 among the most floriferous and produce the largest 

 flowers. The blossoms appear in profuse clusters in 

 spring, literally covering the branches with their varied 

 and gorgeous hues. The following are the best and 

 hardiest varieties : 



Arethusa. Double ; creamy white, tinged with yellow. 



Daviesi. Single ; pure white, fragrant. 



Geant des BaUilles. Single ; deep crimson. 



Guelder Roos. Single; bright orange. 



Louis A. Van Houtte. Double ; vermilion-red. 



Marie Verschaffelt. Single; rose, spotted with orange. 



Mina Van Houtte. Double ; rosy pink. 

 Narcissiflora. Double ; light yellow. 

 Princesse d' Orange. Single ; salmon-pink. 

 Sanguinea. Single ; scarlet. 



Azalea lutea (A. calendulacea). FLAME -COLORED 

 AZALEA. One of the most gorgeous of flowering shrubs, 

 producing in late spring profuse clusters of large flow- 

 ers, ranging from flame -color through shades of red 

 and yellow. Grows naturally from New York and 

 Pennsylvania to Georgia. A most valuable plant, re- 

 maining in bloom for several weeks. Usually grows 

 from 6 to 8 feet tall in cultivation. 



A. mollis. JAPANESE AZALEA. A hardy deciduous 

 shrub with flowers rivaling in size and substance those 

 of the Indian Azalea. Besides the named varieties, 

 which are often known as Mollis Hybrids, we offer a 

 fine lot of seedlings embracing a wide range of colors 

 which will be found very satisfactory for mass planting. 

 Like the Ghent Azaleas, these beautiful shrubs are 

 literally covered with flowers in spring : 



Anthony Koster. Single ; yellow, shaded with orange. 



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