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Rhododendrons 



^ W ■>XPERIENCE has proven that many Rhododendrons are hardy as far north as Boston. No flowers 

 are more gorgeous than these grand shrubs when they are all aglow with their great masses of bloom. 

 1 J Not only are the flowers attractive, but the heavy, shiny, green leaves enliven the landscape even in 

 Winter. 



Rhododendrons do well in most soils free from limestone, and to obtain success with them no such expen- 

 sive 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 remove the seed pods so as to throw the strength 

 \ into the formation of flower buds for the next season. 



Hardy Hybrid Rhododendrons 



The gorgeous display that this class of plants 

 makes in May is known to most persons. The 

 color in the flowers of the different varieties ranges 

 from white through shades of pink to brilliant red 

 and approaches blue in some of the purple tones. 

 W^e offer for Spring delivery the following varieties. 

 It is possible, however, that early sales may break 

 our assortment, so it is advisable that purchasers 

 name a second choice or simply state the color 

 desired. 



Sizes and prices of Hybrid Rhododendrons. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



1 to 1>^ fl $1 25 $10 00 $90 00 



1>^ to 2 ft 1 50 13 50 125 00 



2 to 2M ft 2 00 18 50 175 00 



List of Varieties 



Abraham Lincoln. Rosy red, or realK- a deep pink. 



Album Elegans. White. 



Album Novum. Delicate pink, almost white. 



Atrosanguineum. Deep blood red. 



Boule de Neige. Pure white. A dwarf variety. 



Caractacus. Rich purplish crimson. 



Catawbiense alba. Pure white flowers. A good 



white variety. Flowers early. 

 Catherine Van Tol. Beautiful pink. 

 Charles Bagley. Cherry red. Fine variety. 

 Charles Dickens. Deep scarlet; one of the best. 

 C. S. Sargent. Brilliant red. 

 Delicatissima. White. A very late bloomer. 

 Everestianum. Rosy lilac. A very hardy sort. 

 Edward S. Rand. Rich scarlet, a handsome flower. 

 General Grant. Rosy scarlet. 

 Giganteum. Deep pink. 



Hanna Felix. Ciood pinkish red. A new variety. 



H. H. Hunnewell. (Vimson, one of the best. 



H. W. Sargent. Deep crimson, a fine variety. 

 > Kettledrum. Deep red or rich purplish crimson. 



Lady Armstrong. Pale rose — really a good pink. 



Lady Claremont. Rosy scarlet. 



Minnie. White, chocolate spots. 



Mrs. Milner. Red or crimson, 

 i Roseum Elegans. Purple. 



Dwarf Rhododendrons 



These low-growing plants are splendid for use 

 where a dwarf evergreen shrub is required, and well 

 adapted for planting in the front of beds of larger 

 Rhododendrons or with Azaleas. 



Ferrugineum. Native of mountains of Central 

 Europe. Beautiful deep pink flowers. Leaves are 

 small, pointed and rather pubescent. 



Each Per 10 



1 to IK ft $1 50 $13 50 



Hirsutum. A species from the Swiss Alps. 

 Flowers pale red. 



Each Per 10 



1 to 1>4' ft $1 50 $13 50 



Myrtifolium. Myrtle-leaved Rhododendron. 

 Beautiful, small pink flowers. A compact grower 



with good dark green leaves. 



Each Per 10 



1 to l:^ ft $1 50 $13 50 



Wilsonianum. Pinkish flowers. A dwarf, dense 

 form, with splendid foliage. 



Each Per 10 



1>4 to IK ft $2 00 $17 50 



Native Rhododendron 



Rhododendron Maximum. A native shrub 

 that is beautiful among our mountainous 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. For covering 

 banks, for groups or masses in shady situations, 

 as an undergrowth in wooded places or for plant- 

 ing beside drives and paths, nothing is more 

 attractive. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



3 to 4 ft $2 50 $20 00 $175 00 



4 to 5 ft 3 50 30 00 225 00 



5 to 6 ft 5 00 40 00 300 00 



Just a small group of our Hybrid Rhododendrons like 

 the above is inexpensive and will hide an unsightly 

 foundation, or fill in an ugly, shady corner. Their 

 beauty is appreciated most in Spring when they are 

 aglow with attractive blooms. 



Rhododendrons are good for shady places 



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