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have faded. R. maximum does not bloom until after 

 the first of July. 



Those kinds which bloom very early or very late 

 should be planted as specimens, or in masses by 

 themselves ; thus a continuous and effective bloom 

 may be obtained. 



In the new seedlings, many are late bloomers; 

 and this is a great gain, as thus the Rhododendron 

 season is prolonged. 



In grouping, some attention should be paid to 

 foliage : the flower lasts only a few weeks, the foliage 

 the whole year ; therefore those varieties with great- 

 est breadth of foliage, of a bright or very dark green, 

 should be chosen for the front of the bed. 



