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their planting position in relation to the compass and the prevailing shade. As to soil, they 

 require acidity; as to position — they should always be planted away from the scorching 

 rays of the summer sun. These requirements apply whether you are planting the hybrid 

 or native types. 



Because of the increasing popularity of these plants and our large production, it has been 

 possible for us to offer the Hybrid Rhododendrons at a cost very little more than the native 

 variety, with the result that today everyone who admires the Rhododendron as one of the 

 most important plants in the landscape plan, may plant them with the assurance that there 

 is no mystery or special horticultural secret required to make them flourish. 



Towson Nurseries is one of the leading growers of Hybrid Rhododendrons. Our tre- 

 mendous plantation of both types has attracted thousands of visitors each year to enjoy 

 the beauty of these glorious evergreen shrubs when in full bloom. 



Catawbiense Grandiflorum. Foliage and habit of 

 growth resembles native parent, but flowers are of 

 deep, clear lavender. 



Charles Bagley. Large cherry-red flowers, slightly 

 spotted with copper. 



Charles Dickens. Rich deep scarlet, unsurpassed 

 where this color is desired. Very hardy. 



Delicatissimum. Pure white flowers, tinted flesh 

 pink. Large glossy leaves. 



Edward S. Rand. Rich scarlet flowers. 



Magnificent specimen of Hybrid Rhododendron. A remarkable achievement resulting from crossing the best of 



our native and Himalayan varieties. 



Album Elegans. Bluish-white marked with straw 

 color. Upright habit, well suited for backgrounds. 



Album Grandiflorum. Flowers light blush, fad- 

 ing to white. Strong growing, free blooming. 



Atrosanguineum. Intense blood-red flowers; blooms 

 early. One of the hardiest. 



Caractacus. Large purplish-crimson trusses, very 

 good foliage. 



Catawbiense Album. Flowers purest white, deli- 

 cately veined yellow throats. Beautiful foliage, good 

 grower. 



