MOON'S  EVERGREEN  SHRUB  S>-| 
This  natural-looking  planting  of  our  native  Rhododendron 
maximum  was  photographed  but  a  few  weeks  after  we  had  ar- 
ranged and  planted  it.  For  gorgeous  flower  display  the  hybrid 
varieties  are  mostly  used.    We  show  an  individual  flower. 
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RHODODENDRONS 
XPERIENCE  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  all  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  sombre  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  most  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 
willingly  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  suprem- 
acy, possess  the  crowning  virtue  of  flowering  in  all  their  glory  the  same  season  as  planted. 
AH  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  RHO- 
DODEXDRONS  ARE  AS  FOLLOWS: 
IK  to  2  ft.,  well  budded. 
2  to  2K  ft.,  well  budded. 
2K  to  3  ft.,  well  budded 
Each 
$1  50 
2  00 
2  50 
10 
$12  50 
17  50 
22  50 
100 
$110  00 
150  00 
It  is  possible  that  early  sales  will  soon  reduce 
our  assortment  of  varieties,  and  purchasers 
will  do  well  to  name  a  second  choice  or  instruct 
us  to  substitute  similar  varieties,  so  that  no 
delay  will  occur  in  filling  orders. 
In  addition  to  the  above  sizes,  we  have  a 
quantity  of  other  specimen  plants  3  to  5  feet 
high,  at  prices  ranging  from  $3.00  to  $8.00 
each.  Write  for  fuller  particulars  about  these. 
^Abraham  Lincoln.  Rosy  red;  one  of  the  best 
sorts. 
Album  elegans.  White. 
Album  grandiflora.    White;  large  flowers. 
fAtrosanguineum.    Deep  blood  red;  fine. 
*Boule  de  Neige.    Pure  white;  low  growers. 
Caractacus.    Rich  purplish  crimson. 
fCatawbiense  alba.    A  native  Southern  type, 
with  beautiful,  large  white  flowers. 
Charles  Bagley.    Cherry  red. 
tCharles  Dickens.    Deep  scarlet. 
fDelicatissimum.    Blush  white. 
fEdward  S.  Rand.    Bright  scarlet. 
*Denotes  varieties  that  we  have  only  IK  to  2 
feet  plants  of. 
tDenotes  varieties  that  we  have  only  \}4  to  2 
feet  plants  and  2  to  2K  feet  plants  of. 
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