^JJQJ)Q J)E"JsJJ)RONS  their  roots.    We  offer  assorted  colors  and  named 
,              u    u                ^         -11  varieties  at  the  followino:  prices :       Each  Doz 
Formerly  these  shrubs  were  not  considered  ^ .    ,               ,  , 
,      ,  .  ,  ^1^1  12  to  i8  inches,  7  to  lo  buds  $i  oo   $q  oo 
hardy,  but  experience  has  proven  that  when  i8  to  24  inches,  lo  to  15  buds          i  25  1200 
selected  intelligently  there  are  varieties  that  24  to  30  inches,  15  to  20  buds         250  2500 
grow  successfully  as  far  north  as  Boston.    In  Rhododendron  Catawbiense  grandiflora.    One  of 
early  summer  there  are  no  flowers  more  gor-  the  most  beautiful  native  varieties  indigenous 
geous  than  these  grand  shrubs,  that  are  then  from  New  England  to  the  Southern  Alle- 
aglow  with  their  great  masses  of  bloom.    But  ghanies.    This  fine  American  evergreen  shrub 
not  only  at  this  season  are  they  attractive,  for  is  perfectly  hardy.    The  controlling  parent 
the  heavy  shiny  green  leaves  cheerfully  enliven  of  numerous  fine  hybrid  forms.      Each  Doz. 
the  landscape  even  in  winter.    If  planted  in  12  to  18  inches,  8  to  15  buds  $075  $800 
front  of  evergreen  shelter-belts  their  glossy  foli-  J°  ^4  inches,  15  to  25  buds          i  00   10  00 
°  .        ,  24  to  30  inches,  20  to  30  buds   200  2000 
age  appears  to  delightful  advantage  against  the  ^        .            ^         ,               .       .      ,  , 
,      ,         wi          r  "  +u         4^    ^  R.  maximum.    Great  Laurel.   A  native  shruli 
more  somber  hues  of  the  conifers  that  protect  .  . 
^,       ,       ^,            .,.        •  J      T  that  IS  beautiful  among  our  mountainous  re- 
them  from  the  prevailing  winds.    In  groups  or  .        .    ^           ,  ,  ,       ,  • 
^,         ■  J     1         r  *u    a          ui    J  gions,  in  June  and  July,  when  its  great  white 
masses  the  varied  colors  of  the  flowers  blend  ,         .                 .  ,  s  n 
,           •     1    ^      ^1           J       1          t-  -n-    ^  (sometimes  rosy  pink)  flower  masses  appear 
harmoniously  together,  and  make  a  brilliant  .    .  1,  ,  ,          ,        ,          ,  •  1             ,  , 
,                       r>,    ^  ,            ^  ,  in  full  bloom  along  the  roadsides  or  on  banks 
ornament  wherever  seen.    Planted  separately  .                  ^,     ,  , 
„  ,         4.U     r             J        •         ^1   ^  of  streams.     The  landscape  engineer  uses 
on  small  lawns  thev  form  grand  specimens  that  ,       .         ,    ,  , 
a          u     J          '  them  in  much  the  same  way  that  nature  does ; 
flower  abundantly.  ^             .      ,     ,     r  • 
T-,,,j-i         J        n  .          .Mr  for  covering  banks,  for  groups  or  masses  in 
Rhododendrons  do  well  in  most  soils,  free  ,    ,     .      .           '        1            ,  . 
c                .             1  .u       t  .  •                 £  shady  Situations,  as  an  undergrowth  in  wooded 
from  limestone,  and  to   obtain  success  from  ,     ■'       ,        '   .     ,     .  ,    ,  . 
. ,                ,             •              ^     r           •  places  or  for  planting  beside  drives  and  paths, 
them  no  such  expensive  methods  of  preparing  ^    ,  .      .      ^       ,      .        ^     ,  \ 
^,                           .    J                  .-J  nothing  IS  more  pleasing.    Its  heavy,  glossy 
the  ground  are  required  as  are  sometimes  advo-  /                           ^  .  , 
4^  J           u             -n-    1               1            1  green  leaves  make  a  magnificent  setting  for 
cated,  though  they  willingly  respond  to  such  ,      ,          ,                   ^      ,  .       .  * 
T                     1-  w       1  1      r      .  the  large  showy  flowers,  and  its  vigorous, 
treatment.    In  summer  a  light  mulch  of  cut  ,  ,^ 
.  ^            J  .       .  ^  hardy  growth  makes  it  desirable  m  many 
grass  retains  the  moisture,  and  in  winter  a  ^ 
heavier  mulch  of  manure  protects  the  roots,  and  aces.                                       Each  Doz. 
,  ,       ...  .     .  .     ,       ,    ,  2  to  3  feet  $1  00  |io  00 
frequently  a  slight  covering  is  required  to  shelter  3  to  4  feet   i  25    12  00 
the  flower-buds  and  foliage.    After  each  flower-  4  to  5  feet   i  50   15  00 
ing  season  the  dead  bloom  should  be  picked  to  We  control  several  hundred  acres  of  vigor- 
prevent  seeding,  and  allow  the  energies  of  the  ous,  bushy  Rhododendron  maximum  ranging 
plant  to  develop  flower-buds  for  the  next  year.  in  height  from  to  7  feet,  from  which  we 
The  Rhododendrons  stand  without  an  equal  can  supply  large  quantities  of  collected  plants 
among  the  flowering  shrubs,  and  to  retain  their  in  car-load  lots.  We  dig  these  with  large 
supremacy  possess  the  crowning  virtue  of  flow-  balls  of  leaf-loam  that  are  carefully  preserved 
ering  in  all  their  glory  the  same  season  as  about  their  roots,  and  moistened  in  transit  by 
planted.  They  may  be  moved  successfully  a  liberal  covering  of  wet  moss.  These  arrive 
either  in  spring  or  fall.  We  dig  and  ship  all  in  good  condition  and  withstand  transplanting 
our  Rhododendrons  with  balls  of  earth  about  especially  well. 
We  solicit  correspondence  with  all  desiring  to  purchase  native  Rhododendrons  in  quantity 
and  are  confident  we  can  name  satisfactory  quotations. 
SUGGESTIONS  TO  PLANTERS 
All  bruised  or  broken  branches  and  roots  should  be  cut  off,  exposing  a  smooth  surface  that  will  soon 
lieal  over.    All  holes  should  be  dug  large  enough  to  admit  the  roots  without  cramping.    When  the  plant 
is  set,  ])ress  pulverized  earth  firmly  about  its  roots.  Use  water  and  fertilizers  in  moderation. 
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