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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. RHODODENDRONS 



RHODODENDRONS 



The ground selected for the planting of Rhododendrons should be prepared to a depth of at least 2 feet, with a compost of 

 one-half hght garden soil and one-half rotted peat. If the soil should happen to be heavy clay, good sharp sand should be mixed 

 with it in liberal quantities. Rhododendrons will not flourish in limestone soils. After the flowers have fallen, it is very important 

 that the seed-pods be removed immediately, so that the plants may make their full growth and mature their flower-buds for the 

 following year. Granulated Peat Moss is an excellent all-year-round mulch for azaleas, Rhododendrons and kalmias. Large bale, $4.00. 



Rhododendron Catawbiense 



Unnamed Hardy Hybrids 



Mixed Colors. We grow a large assortment of the best large-flower- 

 ing, hardy varieties. These are the most satisfactory of all Rhodo- 

 dendrons for general planting, for lawn groups, and for borders near 

 the residence. The colors are brilliant, running chiefly in white, 

 pink, rose, scarlet, and crimson. 



Each 10 Each 10 



IJ^ to 2 ft $5 00 $45 00 1 2 to 2H ft $6 00 $55 00 



Native Varieties 



maximum. Suitable for clumps or masses in shady or partially shady 

 situations, also useful for forming backgrounds for R. Catawbiense 

 and the hardy hybrid sorts. The flowers vary in color from white to 

 delicate shades of pink. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 each; $45.00 for 10. Special 

 prices on carload lots of assorted sizes. 



Catawbiense. A very hardy and free-blooming variety, excellent for 

 groups or masses. Flowers in late spring; color lilac-rose. 



Each 10 Each 10 



2 to 3 ft $5 00 $48 00 | 3 to 4 ft $8 00 $75 00 



caroiinianum. A graceful native species producing large clusters of 

 pink flowers in June. Fine plant for rocky slopes or for massing. 

 15 to 18 in., $4.00 each; $37.00 for 10. 



Named Hybrid Variety 



mucronulatum. The first of all Azaleas to open its blossoms and 

 one of the loveliest of spring-flowering shrubs. It is a twiggy bush 

 from 3 to 5 feet tall, and it clothes itself in a wealth of rose-pink to 

 rosy red flowers. Like most Azaleas, this desirable shrub dehghts 

 in an open situation, though sheltered from biting winds and early 

 morning sun. VA to 2 ft., $3.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each. 

 For other varieties of Rhododendrons, see Azalea, pages 142 and 143 



