EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 



RHODODENDRONS. 



The Rhododendron is by far the finest of all broad-leaved evergreen shrubs adapted to the vicissitudes 

 of our trying climate, and taking Into consideration all its good points it Is doubtless the most beautiful 

 broad-leaved evergreen shrub in cultivation. There is nothing grander in the way of flowering plants, 

 considering both flowers and foliage. The handsome dark green color and glossy richness of its persistent 

 loliage, in connection with the variety and beauty of color of its magnlflcent clusters of flowers produces an 

 efTect that is almost impossible to describe. It is ajmistake to conclude that the Rhododendron will grow 

 in no other kind of soil than peat, as claimed by many, though we usually And the wild Rhododendron 

 growing luxuriantly in a soil composed largely of decayed leaves or leaf mould, which contains an abund- 

 ance of plant food for all kinds of vegetable life, and holds moisture. More or less peat or leaf mould is 

 very desirable, as it Is for all other kinds of plants, but we should not hesitate to plant without it. What 

 the Rhododendron needs most is moisture at the roots, and a soil of extreme fineness that will not bake, and 

 peat is helpful here, even mechanically. Mulching Is of the greatest benefit. This splendid shrub may be 

 grown singly or in masses, and there is nothing finer for a ground line to a mass of woods. It is also very 

 effective planted in groups or clumps, with ample space between them for future growth. We have a large 

 and fine stock of the following choice varieties. These we have selected from a list of several hundred as 

 the best after a test trial of several years. They are all beautiful, some of them simply wonderful improve- 

 ments upon the older sorts, and are all hardy. They will succeed where those usually sold will fail utterly. 



Album elegans, white, tall growth. 



„ ORANDiFLORUM, White, Shaded blush. 

 Blandyanum, rose crimson. 

 Blatteum, purple. 

 Candidissimum, pure white. 

 Caucasicdm album, pale pink turning white, 

 Chas. Bagley, bright crimson. 

 Elpida, deep rose. 

 Etelka Gerster, bright purple. 

 Fair Helen, white- 

 Grandiflorum, deep rose, very fine. 

 James Marshall Brooks, scarlet bronze. 

 John Walter, bright crimson. 

 John Waterer, dark crimson. 

 Lady Annette de Trafford, rosy peach. 

 Lord Ongley, deep crimson. 



Marie Stuart, light purple. 

 Minnie, pure white. 

 Michael Waterer, clear crimson. 

 Mrs. John Clutten, white. 

 Mrs. W. H. Heneage, rosy purple, 

 Mrs John Waterer, light crimson. 

 Napoleon III, brilliant crimson. 

 Purity, pure white. 

 PuRPURiUM elegans, purple. 

 Queen, white, shaded blush. 

 RosEUM elegans, clear rose. 



„ SUPERBUM, bright rose. 

 Snowflake, pure white. 

 Stella, rosy lilac. 

 Warrior, purple crimson. 



Price, 15 to 24 in,, bushy and handsome, ea., 75c. doz., $8.00: 100, $65,00. Large plants set with 

 flower buds can be supplied of many varieties from $1.25 to $5.00 each, according to size. 



Ponticum.— A species largely planted in Europe but not hardy with us exceptin favored exposures. 

 Colors run the various shades of scarlet and crimson to purple. This is the Rhododendron usually sold by 

 those who import. We cannot recommend them. Strong bushytplants, ea,, 50c; 214 ft., ea., 75c. 



Hybrid Seedlings,— These are grown from seed of the choicest varieties and embrace every 

 shade and color, but their colors are not known. Wm. Falconer, than whom there is no better authority, 

 states his greatest success with Rhododendrons has been wUh these unnamed hybrid seedlings. Having a 

 large stock, and in order to place them within the reach of all, we will supply well rooted plants by mail, 6 

 to 9 in., at 25c eacii; $2.50 per dozen; or stronger ones, 9 to 12 in,, by express at same price. 



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