The  Wm.  H.  Moon  Companj' 
S^^:X^..r,.  «       MOON'S    EVERGREEN  SHRUBS 
If  Rhododendrons  have  moisture  they  will  grow  in  full  sunlight  as  well  as  in  the  shaded  places  where  they  are  now  so  abundantly 
used.  For  Spring  delivery  we  have  a  splendid  stock  of  the  Hybrid  varieties  as  well  as  the  native  Rhododendron  Maximum. 
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  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. 
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  RHO- 
DODENDRONS ARE  AS  FOLLOWS: 
Each  10  100 
1  to  IK  ft.,  )  „  f  $1  25  $10  00  $80  00 
IK  to  2     ft.,  \  budded  1     1  50      12  50    110  00 
2  to2Kft.,  J  .  I    2  00      17  50    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  the  Autumn  our  assortment  of  varieties  will 
not  be  complete,  and  purchasers  ordering  for  delivery 
then,  would  do  well  to  order  by  color  ;  unless  they 
have  some  especial  fondness  for  certain  varieties. 
Abraham  Lincoln.  Rosy  red;  one  of  the  best 
sorts. 
Album  elegans.  White. 
Album  grandiflora.    White;  large  flowers. 
Atrosanguineum.    Deep  blood  red;  fine. 
Boule  de  Neige.    Pure  white;  low  grower. 
Caractacus.    Rich  purplish  crimson. 
Catawbiense    alba.     Beautiful,    large  white 
flowers. 
Charles  Bagley.    Cherry  red. 
Charles  Dickens.    Deep  scarlet. 
C.  S.  Sargent.    Brilliant  red. 
Delicatissima.    Blush  white. 
Everestianum.     Rosy    lilac;    strong,  hard\ 
grower. 
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