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J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. ^ 49 



RHODODENDRONS. 



Unquestionably the finest and most 

 beautiful shrub in cultivation, considering 

 both its bloom and foliage. The hand- 

 some, dark green color and glossy rich- 

 ness of its evergreen foliage, in connection 

 with the variety and color of its magnifi- 

 cent clusters of flowers produce a won- 

 derfully attractive effect; there is nothing 

 grander in the way of flowering plants. 

 It is a mistake to suppose, as many do, 

 that the Rhodendron will thrive only in 

 peat. Some peat or leaf mold is very 

 desirable and should be added to the soil 

 if it can be obtained; but I do not hesitate 

 to plant without it. What it does need is 

 moisture at the roots and a fine soil that 

 will not bake ; mulcliing is always bene- 

 ficial. These superb shrubs should be 

 used more largely than they are. They 

 may be grown singly or in masses and 

 nothing t:an be finer for ground line to a 

 mass of woods or tall shrubbery, planted 

 in an irregular or broken outline ; the 

 effect is charming in all positions, whether 

 single or in groups, the handsome, mas- 

 sive foliage and magnificent flowers will 

 be a source of ever-increasing pleasure. 

 Those I offer are all perfectly hardy and 

 the best of their kinds; but all are bene- 

 fited by protection in Winter. 



NAMED HYBRIDS. 



TWENTY CHOICEST AND HARDIEST NAMED SORTS. 



These embrace all colors, from pure white to the most brilliant crimson and richest purple, with 

 flowers of great size, borne in immense clusters or heads. For years I have been testing named hybrids 

 and have discarded great numbers of them for weakness in plant or foliage, lack of hardiness or other 

 defects. I iiave selected and now offer in this collection, the cream of the entire list of named sorts; 

 hardy, magnificent in coloring, enduring in foliage, and flowering profusely in late May and early June. 

 The leading feature of every rural home should be a collection of these glorious shrubs. They are sent 

 out under name and are shipped with ball of earth at the roots by express or freight. 



Stocky plants, 15 to 18 inches, with numerous buds, each, 80c.; dozen, $8.00. 



Stocky plants. 24 inches, covered with buds, each, $1.25; dozen, $12.50. 



Rates by the loo and looo given upon application. 



Maximum Seedlings. — Seedlings of our native species; very hardy and exceedingly valuable for form- 

 ing masses and groups; of easy culture and reliable, profuse bloomers. The flowers and clusters are 

 large, of light color, running mostly to white and light pink; foliage abundant, glossy and handsome. 

 While much less valuable than the choice named hybrids above, they are ver>' desirable for decorative 

 planting and for massing on the margins of woods, and in exposed situations, for which their robust 

 growth and great hardiness eminently fit them. 



15 to 18 in., with some buds, each, 50c. 



24 in., with many buds, each, 75c.; $7.50. 



Rates in quantity upon application. 



KALMIA LATIFOLIA. 

 Broadleaved Mountain Laurel. 



A superb, ornamental native evergreen shrub, 

 approaching the Rhododendron closely in beauty. 

 It produces large, open flowers set in compact 

 clusters in great profusion during early Summer, 

 of wax-like appearance, white or faint blush in 

 color and very lovely. The foliage is of a hand- 

 some dark, glossy green with reddish stems, very 

 abundant. It ^ succeeds best in partially shaded 

 situations and' should be nursery-grown to trans- 

 plant and thrive well. 



Strong, nursery -grown plants, 24 in., each, 75c. 



Collected plants (with good bushy tops and good 

 roots), 15 to 24 in., each, 50c. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 

 AdamV Needle. 



Handsome and 

 picturesque; fine 

 for grouping on the 

 lawn or in other 

 situations. Strong, 

 lance-like, ever- 

 green foliage cov- 

 ered with filaments; 

 stout flower stems, 

 4 or 5 feet high, 

 bearing immense 

 panicles of large, 

 drooping, creamy 

 white flowers. 

 Thrives well every- 

 where. Strong 

 roots, each. 20c.; 

 3 for 50c. 



