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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, 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 esti- 

 mation and admiration of all. The number of named 

 hybrids are legion, many of which are not entirely hardy 

 in America. I have, therefore, reduced my list to the 

 following "ironclad" varieties; those which have been 

 tried and not found wanting. They are, however, among 

 the most beautiful of all Rhododendrons. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLX.— Deep, rich, brilliant red. Hardy, 

 free blooming and reliable. 



ALBUM ELEGANS.— Light blush, fading to vi^hite and 

 marked with 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 hy- 

 brid and the most popular of all. 



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

 hardy varieties that give bright red flowers. 



PURPUREUM ELEGANS.- 



er and free bloomer. 



-Rich purple. A strong grow- 



BOSEUM ELEGANS. — Large, full trusses of rosy pink 

 flowers. Splendid habit with beautiful foliage; extra 

 hardy and very free bloomer. 



GIGANTEUM. — Large truss and large, bright, crimson 

 rose flowers. A strong, upright grower. 



Large truss and large 

 A strong grower with 



PARSON'S GBANDIFLORUM- 



flower of bright, rosy-crimsori 

 beautiful foliage, extra hardy. 

 , 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 '/^ 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 lo 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 furnished, 

 with ball of earth and of very superior quality in every way. The plants I sell have such large tops and large, heavy 

 balls of earth at their roots, it is impractical to ship them by express or by freight in small shipments; hence, I 

 -offer them in car load lots only. Prices, delivered at any point, promptly given by mail, upon request. 



