TOWSON, MARYLAND ■ Rhododendrons 



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NATIVE RHODODENDRONS 



expensive and dangerous expeditions of man into the secluded forests of the world 

 in search of spectacular and exotic plants for our gardens has never led to the discovery 

 of anything more valuable and beautiful than our own native Rhododendrons. The homes 

 of these plants are in the mountainous regions of the eastern part of our country and are 

 fitted by nature to cope with the prevailing climatic conditions and provide a wealth of 

 beautiful bloom and handsome foliage equal to that of the costliest importation. They 

 lend color, solidity, dignity, and air of permanence to the home grounds at all seasons but 

 it is in the winter and spring that they are especially lovely. During the cold months 

 their bold, rugged foliage banishes the feeling of barrenness and chill and in the spring, 

 the large, brilliant clusters of gorgeous flowers are nestled pleasingly in the dark rich 

 setting. 



RHODODENDRON carolinianum (Carolina 

 Rhododendron). Unusually lovely light rose-pink 

 flowers appear in early May. Rich dark green foli- 

 age. Small shrub of compact habit. Never ex- 

 ceed six feet in height. 



R. catavvbiense (Catanba Rhododendron). 



Large trusses of rose-lavender flowers late in May. One 

 of the most beautiful and hardy native evergreen 

 shrubs. All extra heavy nursery grown plants. 



R. maximum (Rosebay Rhododendron). The 



high growing variety familiar to visitors in the Al- 

 leghanies. Excellent plant for masses or a tall back- 

 ground for Hybrid Rhododendrons. Blooms late, 

 usually during the latter part of June or early July. 

 Large clusters of white to pink blooms. 



SKIMMIA japonica (Japanese Skimmia). Low 



growing, densely branched. Laurel-like leaves, small 

 white flowers, bright red, berry-like fruit. Attrac- 

 tive in evergreen borders, especially when covered 

 with fruit that lasts all winter. Valuable for city 

 planting due to its smoke-enduring qualities. 



STRANSVAESIA Davidiana. An ornamental 

 woody shrub. Long, broad, lustrous green leaves. 

 Bears flat clusters of small white blossoms, followed 

 by attractive red pea-sized fruits. 



S. Davidiana salicifolia. Closely resembles Strans- 

 vaesia Davidiana, except for being foliaged with nar- 

 row lance-shaped leaves. 



S. Davidiana undulata. Handsome, covered 

 with interesting shining green leaves, wavy on the 

 margins. White flowers in small clusters. Red fruits. 

 Considered the hardiest variety of this plant. 



VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum (Leatherleaf Vi- 

 burnum). Handsome, upright growth. Strikingly 

 lustrous, deeply wrinkled evergreen foliage. Flat 

 clusters of yellowish white flowers. Bunches of small 

 fruits, red in fall changing to shining black as the 

 season advances. Lends solidity and real beauty to 

 any garden all through the year. 



VINCA minor (Common Periwinkle) (Run- 

 ning-myrde) . An excellent evergreen trailer. 

 Lovely little lilac-blue flowers in the spring. Excellent 

 for planting in shady positions where grasss will not 

 grow. 



V. minor alba (White Common Periwinkle). The 



white flowering form of the above variety. 



YUCCA filamentosa (Common Yucca). State- 

 ly, with long, sharp, pointed leaves and spikes of 

 ivory white flowers on tall stems. 



