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THE L0VET7 COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. /. 



RHODODENDRON. 



All things considered, the Rhododendron is un- 

 lK "Jt^^^BWM^^^^^^M^IkM^f&^S^^^^ 7 1 doubtedlv e the most beautiful shrub in cultivation 



and there is nothing grander in the way of flow- 

 >yn 'rr -x^p^^tSBsa^ '■IV^fll ''P^^jg^^WS ^tgEtg ering plants, considering both bloom and foliage. 



The handsome, dark green color and glossy rich- 

 ness of its persistent foliage, in connection with 

 the variety and beautv of color of its magnificent 

 clusters of flowers produce an indescribable effect, 

 It is a mistake to suppose that the Rhododendron 

 will grow only in peat, as claimed bv many. More or less peat or leaf moidd is very desirable, as it also is for 

 manv other kinds of plants, but we do not "hesitate to plant without it. Mulching is very beneficial. 



Named Hybrids. Of these we have a very large assortment, embracing all colors from pure white to the most 

 brilliant crimson and richest purple. "We send out none but those which are very hardy and our collection in- 

 cludes every hardv variety in cultivation. For manv years we have been testing all named hybrids and have 

 discarded hundreds that were claimed as both hardy and handsome, but which were found to lack either one or 

 both properties— a large proportion lacking both — and now offer the cream of the entire list of named sorts. 

 PRICE [shipped with ball by express or freight), bushy, weU formed plants, 15 to 18 inches high and 12 inches 

 across, each. 75c: 6 for 84.00. 

 " {shipped with ballby express or freight), heavy plants. 18 to 24 inches, each, 

 $1.00; 6 for $5.00. 



Hybrid Seedling's. These are grown from seed of the choicest varieties and 

 embrace every shade and color; but their colors are not known. "Wonderful dis- 

 plays of Rhododendrons have been made with these unnamed hybrid seedlings, 

 and we can confidently recommend them as promising immense satisfaction. 

 They are very hardv. Wm. Falconer prefers them to all others. 15 to 18 in., 

 ea., 40c;' 3 for 81.00"; doz.. 83.50. 18 to 24 in., ea., 60c: 3 for 81.50: doz.. 85.00. 



Maximum Seedlings. These are seedlings of our native species: very hardy and 

 exceedingly valuable for forming masses and groups. 15 to IS in., ea., 30c:* 3 for 

 75c; doz., 82.50. 18 to 24 in., ea., 40c; 3 for 81.00: doz.. 83.50. 



Ponticum. Seedlings of the European species. Not so hardy as our natives but 

 handsome. 15 to 18 in., bushy plants, ea.. 40c: 3 for 81.00: doz.. 83.50. 



NOTE. We ship all Rhododendrons with ball of earth at roots of each plant. 

 They are too large to go by mail. 



YUCCA. Adam's Needle. * 



Yucca Hlatnentosa. Of majestic appearance, exceedingly ornamental, and effect- 

 ive. The abun lant foliage is evergreen, stout and lance-shaped and the plant 

 throws up tall stems of from four to six feet high, bearing at their tops huge py- 

 ramids of branching panicles of large, drooping, creamy- white flowers, wax-like and delicately scented. 3/att, 

 ea., 15c; 3 for 35c. Express, 3 yrs., ea., 25c; 3 for 60c. Large clumps, ea., 40c: 3 for 81.00. 



