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Rhododendrons 
Experience  has  proved  that  many  Rhododendrons  are  hardy  as  far  north  as  Boston.  In  early 
summer  there  are  no  flowers  more  gorgeous  than  these  grand  shrubs,  that  are  then  aglow  with  ^ : 
their  great  masses  of  bloom.  But  not  only  at  this  season  are  they  attractive,  for  the  heavy  shiny 
green  leaves  enliven  the  landscape  even  in  winter.   In  front  of  evergreen  shelter-belts  their  glossy 
foliage  appears  to  delightful  advantage  against  the  more  somber  hues  of  the  conifers  that  protect  them 
from  the  prevailing  winds.  In  groups  or  masses  the  varied  colors  of  the  flowers  blend  harmoniously 
together,  and  make  a  brilliant  ornament  wherever  seen. 
Rhododendrons  do  well  in  moist  soils  free  from  limestone,  and  to  obtain  success  from  them  no  such 
expensive  methods  of  preparing  the  ground  are  required  as  are  sometimes  advocated,  though  they  will- 
ingly respond  to  such  treatment.  In  summer  a  light  mulch  of  cut  grass  retains  the  moisture,  and  in 
winter  a  heavier  mulch  of  leaves  protects  the  roots,  and  frequently  a  slight  covering  is  required  to 
shelter  the  flower-buds  and  foliage.  After  each  flowering  season  the  dead  bloom  should  be  picked  to 
prevent  seeding,  and  allow  the  energies  of  the  plant  to  develop  flower  buds  for  the  next  year. 
The  Rhododendrons  stand  without  an  equal  among  the  flowering  shrubs,  and,  to  retain  their  supre- 
macy, possess  the  crowning  virtue  of  flowering  in  all  their  glory  the  same  season  as  planted.  They  may 
be  moved  successfully  either  in  spring  or  fall. 
All  our  Rhododendrons  are  shipped  with  balls  of  earth  about  their  roots,  which  prevents  them  from 
drying  out  and  insures  successful  growth.  They  are  well  budded  and  will  flower  this  year. 
PRICES  AND  VARIETIES  OF  HYBRID  RHODODENDRONS  ARE  AS  FOLLOWS: 
Our  Selection  of  Varieties.  Each  Doz.  Purchasers'  Selection.  Eacli  Doz. 
U  to  2  feet  $1  50       $15  00  1^  to  2   feet  $2  00       $20  00 
2  to  2h  feet   2  00        21  00  2  to  2^  feet   2  50        25  00 
{It  is  likely  that  early  sales  will  soon  reduce  our  assortment  of  varieties,  and  purchasers  will  do  well  to 
name  a  second  choice,  that  no  delay  may  occur  in  filling  orders.) 
Abraham  Lincoln.   Rosy  red.      fChas.  Dickens.  Deep  scarlet.        Marshall  James  Brook.  Crim- 
One  of  the  best.  Delicatissimum.  Blush  white.  son. 
Album  elegans.  White.  Everestianum.   Rosy  lilac ;        Michael  Waterer.  Scarlet- 
Album  grandiflorum.  White ;  strong,  hardy  grower.  crimson. 
large  flowers.  Fred  Waterer.  Crimson.  *Parson's  gloriosa.  Violet-red. 
*  Anna  Parsons.  Violet-red.  Giganteum.  Red  Parson's  grandiflora.  Wine- 
Atrosanguineum.  Deep  blood-      ,  ^        i  o       ^  4-  red. 
red.  TGeneral  Grant.  Scarlet;  a      .president  Lincoln.  Reddish 
Blandianum.  Bright  crimson.           u^^Tir^l!^*       n  •  purple. 
Boule  de  Neige.  Pure  white ;       John  Waterer.  Crimson.  Purpureum  grandiflorum. 
low  grower.                           *Kettledrum.  Deep  red.  Purple. 
Caractacus.  Purplish  crimson.        Lady  Armstrong.  Pale  rose.  Roseum  elegans.  Rose;  small, 
Chas.  Bagley.  Cherry-red.            Lady  Claremont.  Rosy  scarlet.  hardy  grower. 
*  Denotes  varieties  that  we  have  only  1^  to  2  feet  plants  of. 
t  Denotes  varieties  that  we  have  only  2  to  2^  feet  plants  of. 
Rhododendron  Catawbiense.  The  hardiest  of  the  Rhododendrons.  A  strong,  vigorous  grower  and  pro- 
fuse bloomer.  Bright  reddish  purple  flowers. 
2  to  2i  feet  $1.50  each,  $15  per  doz.    2|  to  3  feet  $2  each,  $21  per  doz. 
Rhododendron  Catawbiense,  var.  grandiflora.  Large  lilac-colored  flowers.  2  to  2h  ft.,  $2  ea.,  $21  per  doz. 
Rhododendron  maximum.  Great  Laurel.  A  native  shrub  that  is  beautiful  among  oi::.  ..nountainous 
regions,  in  .June  and  .July,  when  its  great  white  (sometimes  rosy  pink)  flower-masses  appear  in  full 
bloom  along  the  roadsides  or  on  banks  of  streams.  The  landscape  artist  uses  them  in  much  the  same 
way  that  nature  does  ;  for  covering  banks,  for  groups  or  masses  in  shady  situations,  as  an  undergrowth 
in  wooded  places  or  for  planting  beside  drives  and  paths,  nothing  is  more  pleasing.  The  heavy,  glossy 
green  leaves  make  a  magnificent  setting  for  the  large  showv  flowers.  Each  Doz. 
2  to  3  feet,  collected  clumps  '  $2  00    $21  00 
3  to  4  feet,  collected  clumps   3  00     30  00 
4  to  5  feet,  collected  clumps     5  00     48  00 
We  are  in  a  position  to  supply  Rhododendron  maximum  from  2  to  7  feet  in  height  in  car-load  lots.  We  dig  these 
with  large  balls  of  leaf-loam  that  are  carefully  preserved  about  their  roots.  These  arrive  in  good  condition  and  with- 
Htand  transjilanting  especially  well,  l^pon  request,  further  particulars  and  prices  of  car-load  shipments  will  be 
ch«'erfullv  -nvfii. 
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