JT.LOVETT. LITTLE JILVEP^,N.J 



HARDY HYBRID RHODODENDRONS. 



Rhododendrons Properly Grouped. 



The Rhododendron is conceded by landscape gardeners and other horticultural 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 foliage wins for it first place in the estimation and admiration of all. The number of named hybrids are 

 legion, many of which are not entirely hardy in America. I, therefore, have reduced my list to the following "iron- 

 clad" varieties ; those which have been tried and not found wanting. 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 light yellow at throat. Of strong upright 

 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 flowering. The hardiest known 

 hybrid and the most popular of all. 



Price, strong, bushy plants, 18 to 24 inches high, with 



GEN. GRANT— Rosy scarlet. One of the few truly 

 hardy variety that gives bright red flowers. 



GIGANTEUM — Large truss and large, bright, crimson 

 rose flowers. A strong, upright grower. 



PARSON'S GRANDIFLORUM— Large truss and 

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

 with beautiful foliage, extra hardy. 



PURPUREUM ELEGANS— Rich purple. A strong 

 grower and free bloomer. 



ROSEUM ELEGANS— Large, full trusses of rosy pink 

 flowers. Splendid habit with beautiful foliage ; extra 

 hardy and very free bloomer. 



10 to 20 buds, each, $L25 ; 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 ever- 

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

 extends 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 beau- 

 tiful results. For massing about buildings it is also invaluable. The plants I offer are stocky, well furnished, 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. 



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