THERE is no shrub superior to the Rhododendron, either 

 as a hardy evergreen or a dark subject for planting as a 

 screen or in pleasing masses. 



The habit of the plant, the healthy green of its shapely 

 foliage, and its hardy constitution are excellent qualities. To 

 these is added the beauty of its brilliantly colored flowers, pro- 

 fusely borne in May and June. 



Rhododendrons like moisture, both at their roots and over- 

 head, and dislike excessive sunshine. Partial shade is always 

 beneficial. In almost every case where the soil is not natur- 

 ally suited to them it can be adapted to their needs with very 

 little trouble or expense. 



As grown at Towson Nurseries, where we make a specialty 

 of them, Rhododendrons are the perfection of flowering shrubs. 

 They grow in almost any soil that does not contain lime, if it 

 is porous without being dry, and fairly rich in humus. 



The photograph above was taken at the home of one of our 

 customers. Here, facing the north, these gracious Hybrid 

 Rhododendrons do wonderfully well, and the effect which 

 they contribute to the beautiful veranda and rock-garden 

 beyond would be hard to match with any other plant. 



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