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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER. N. J. 



HARDY HYBRID RHODODENDRONS. 



The 



GIGANTEUM. — Large truss and large, bright, crimson 

 rose flowers. A strong, upright grower. 



PARSON'S GRANDIFLORUM.— Large truss and 

 large tlower of bright, rosy-crimson. A strong grower 

 with beautiful foliage, extra hardy. 



Rhododendron is conceded by 

 landscape gardeners and other hor- 

 ticultural experts to be the most 

 beautiful and valuable of all hardy 

 plants. In addition to the annual 

 festival of bloom it furnishes in 

 June, its broad, massive, elegant fol- 

 iage wins for it first place in the 

 estimation and admiration of all. 

 The .number of named hybrids are 

 legion, many of which are not en- 

 tirely hardy in America. I, therefore, 

 have reduced my list to the follow- 

 ing "ironclad" varieties; those which 

 have been tried and not found want- 

 ing. They are, however, among the 

 most beautiful of all Rhododendrons. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN.— Deep, 

 rich, brilliant red. Hardy, free 

 blooming and reliable. American 

 origin. 



ALBUM ELEGANS. — Light 

 blush, fading to white and marked 

 with yellow at throat. Of strong up- 

 right habit: very free bloomer. 



ANNIE PARSONS.— Soft red. 

 American origin; very hardy and a 

 grand sort. 



EVERESTIANUM. — Handsome, 

 dense trusses of rosy-lilac flowers, 

 which are crimped and fluted. Of 

 compact habit and very free flower- 

 ing. The hardiest known hybrid and 

 the most popular of all. 



GEN. GRANT.— Rosy scarlet. One 

 of the few truly hardy varieties that 

 give bright red flowers. 

 ELEGANS. — Rich purple. A strong 

 bloomer. 



ROSEUM ELEGANS. — Large, full trusses of rosy 

 pink flowers. Splendid habit with beautiful foliage; ex- 

 tra hardy and very free bloomer. 



PURPUREUM 



grower and free 



Price, strong, bushy plants, 15 to 20 inches high, with 10 to 15 buds, each, $1.00; doz., $10.00; 100, $85.00. 

 Price, very strong, 1 1-2 to 2 feet high, with 15 to 20 buds, each, $1.25; doz., $12.50; 100, $100.00. 



RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM OR GREAT BAY 



In writing of this grand native shrub, Mr. J. W. Manning truthfully and forcibly says: "Rhododendron maxi- 

 mum is being largely used for landscape work. Its foliage is the longest and showiest of any broad-leaved evergreen. 

 Its hardihood is unquestioned, (it is a rare native as far north as Nova Scotia), and its late blooming habit ex- 

 tends the blooming season for a month longer than when the usual varieties only are planted. Its vigorous growth, 

 sturdy habit and adaptability to a variety of soils, would, with its foliage alone, make it a valuable ornamental plant; 

 but its crowning glory of showy flowers, borne in large clusters in magnificent profusion in late June and early 

 July, renders it noteworthy among hardy plants. * * * As an ornamental plant it is one of the best, but used 

 also in connection with more costly hybrid sorts, which include early season of bloom and greater range of color, 

 it is possible to obtain a showy and immediate effect that would otherwise be possible only after years of waiting, or 

 at greater expense than can ordinarily be afforded." 



Rhododendron maximum is at home under the shade of trees, where many other desirable shrubs will not 

 thrive. For massing along wooded drives and paths of parks or private estates, no other plant is so effective in 

 producing beautiful results. For massing about buildings it is also invaluable. The plants I offer are stocky, well fur- 

 nished, with ball of earth and of very superior quality in every way. They are heavy for shipment by express. 2 

 feet, each, 75c; doz., $7.50. 3 feet, each, $1.25; doz., $12.50. 4 feet, each, $2.00; doz., $20.00. Car load lots at 

 very attractive prices, given upon request. 



ILEX CRENATA. 



Jap AXE SB Holly. 

 The much talked of Holly from Japan, and worthy of 

 all that has been said in its favor. Its small, glossy 

 leaves and compact habit render it exceedingly attractive, 

 and the true variety is entirely hardy. It is of vigor- 

 ous growth and can be pruned into any shape that 

 one may fancy, the same as boxwood. 9 to 12 inches, 

 each, 25c; 12 to 15 inches, each, 35c. 



LEUCOTHOE CATESBAEI. 



{Andromeda Catesbaei.) 

 Among the most elegant and graceful of broad-leaved 

 Evergreens. The fleshy, glossy, bright green leaves are 

 evenly disposed on long recurved spreading branches, 

 and turn to rich bronze in autumn where exposed to 

 the sun. The dense racemes of white bell-shaped flowers 

 appear all along the branches at the axils of the leaves. 

 Nursery grown plants 1 to 1 1-2 feet, each, 35c. 



