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RHODODENDRONS. 



their huge clusters of flowers in beautiful colorings, stands unequalled among 

 and during the latter part of May or early June no flower is more gorgeous, 

 evergreen foliage is attractive at all seasons. They require only a good garden 

 soil, which should be dug at least 2 feet deep and well mixed with leaf mould 

 or peat, and a somewhat sheltered situation, the north angle of a building, 

 which the majority of other plants dislike, being one of their favorite locations. 

 Ihey delight in an ample supply of water during their growing season, but 

 must have perfect drainage. During the summer a mulch of any loose, light 

 material is beneficial, and a protection of leaves or brush through the winter. 



To allow the next season's flower buds to develop, the old flower heads 

 should be carefully removed after they are faded. We offer but a limited list 

 of hybrid varieties, which, however, is selected from the hardiest of the 

 Catawbiense type. 



Album Eiegans. A fine white. 



Caractacus. Purplish-crimson. 



Catawbiensis Alba. Pretty blush, 



— Grandiflora. Soft violet-mauve. 



Delicatissima. Blush-white. 



Everestianum. Light rosy-lilac 



We can furnish any of the sorts in strong bushy plants well set with 



buds in the following sizes: Each Doz. 100. 



15 to 18 inches high $1.00 $10.00 $75.00 



Fastuosum Fl. PI. Double 



lavender. 

 General Grant. Analine-red. 

 Giganteum. Crimson-rose. 

 Roseum Eiegans. Bright 



rosv-lilac. 



18 to 24 

 24 to 36 



1.50 



2.50 



15.00 

 25. V0 



100.00 

 200.00 



Daphne Cneorum. (Offered on page 253.) 



best in 



EUONYMrS (Spindle Tree^. 



Upright or decumbent evergreen Shrubs, growing 

 light, sandy soil; splendid subjects for seashore planting. 

 JapDnica aurea variegata. A beautiful variety, with glossy, 



dark green foliage, bordered golden yellow. 50 cts. each. 



— Ridicans {Creeping THiion.ym.us). A low, procr.mbent 

 Shrub, with often climbing or trailing branches, which root 

 along the ground, forming a desirable covering for rocky banks 

 or rough walls. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. 



■ Variegata. The variegated form of above, 



with closer growth and smaller foliage, variegated 

 with creamy-white and rose. Valuable to cover low 

 walls or stone terraces, clinging like ivy; also as an 

 edging plant, as it can be kept trimmed like box- 

 edging. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



ERICA (HeatfV. 



Closely allied to the Heather, requiring the same 



general conditions. 



Cinerea. A pretty, low, loose-growing sort, with 

 medium large rose-colored flower bells. 



Mediterranea hybrida. A handsome variety, with 

 dark-red, nodding flowers very early in spring; use- 

 ful also for forcing in pots. 



Tetralix Mackayi ( C'rossleated Heath), Dwarf, 

 with delicate pink flower bells. 



Vagans Alba ( Cornish Heath). Of compact growth, 

 with upright clusters of pink flowers. 



— Rubra. Similar to above, but with rosy- red flowers. 

 Bruckenthalia Spiculifolia. A Heath closely 



allied to the Erica family, with fine, needle-like 

 leaves and light pink flower heads in June. 

 Price, any of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Set of G sorts', $2.50. 



KALMIA LATIFOLIA. 



(Mountain Laurel, or Calico Bush. 1 

 Our native laurel, and one of the most valuable ever- 

 green Shrubs, bearing in May and June clusters of pink- 

 ish-white flowers of great beauty. Strong cultivated 

 plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 



MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 



A magnificent species, with handsome evergreen fo- 

 liage, producing in June immense white delightfully 

 fragrant flowers. While there are several fine speci- 

 mens of this tree in the vicinity of Philadelphia, it is 

 oot considered reliably hardy north of Wa-hington. 

 Pot-grown plants, 2 feet high, 50 cts. each. 



3 to 4 fret high, $1.00 each. 



MAHONIA AQVIFOEIA. 



A dwarf Shrub, with shiny green prickly foliage and 

 clusters of yellow flowers in May, followed by bluish 

 berries. 35 cts. each. 



Rhododendron Punctatum. A distinct species of compact, 

 spreading habit; fine for planting in exposed situations, being 

 very hardy; in June the plant is literally covered with clusters 

 of purplish-rose flowers. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



OSMANTHIS IEICIFOEIA. 



A compact, dense Shrub, with stiff, spiny-toothed, shining 

 leaves ; thrives best in a partially shaded protected position. 

 $1.00 each. 



Hardy Rhododendron. 



All prices include boxes, packing and delivery to transportation company in Philadelphia. 



