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Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury, N. Y.— Broad-leaved Evergreens 
Rhododendrons, continued 
this we moved on a Hicks Tree-Mover tall Cedars 25 to 35 feet high, to form a broad, dense grove. 
We now have large Pine, Hemlock, Cedar and White Spruce ready to ship for such frames. They are 
in better taste and cheaper than concrete and badly carved marble. 
The Mountain Laurel is native over a large part of Long Island and there is no reason why groups of 
Rhododendrons should not be planted among them to add interest and extend the season of bloom. 
Property owners on the Rockaway peninsula often say they cannot grow Rhododendrons. They will 
thrive there if given the soil and moisture conditions, which are obtained by deeper soil and a mulch of 
leaves. This leaf-mulch is a great bugaboo, people fearing that it will destroy the neatness of their lawn. 
The leaves may be kept from blowing about by mixing manure or soil with them or by a strip of wire netting 
6 inches high, held by iron pins, or a border may be planted with Myrtle, Pachysandra, or other low-growing 
plants. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense. This is the wild 
species native to the high and exposed mountain 
slopes of North Carolina and adjacent regions 
where the minimum temperature, sudden varia- 
tion of temperature, bright winter sun and drying 
winds compare closely with this region. It is a 
compact, round bush of hardy foliage, thriving 
in full sun. Flowers bright lilac-red, red and 
reddish purple. Some may object to lilac and 
purple tints in the species and some of its hybrids. 
Keep them separate from the pinks and clear 
reds. Among the lilac and purple varieties are 
the hardiest and best in form and foliage and 
that should be at least half their value. This is 
the parent of the following Rhododendron hy- 
brids. Don't be afraid to move around your 
Rhododendron and Azalea plants when in full 
bloom to group their colors harmoniously. Many 
of ours are planted as that time with perfect 
success. 
RHODODENDRON CATAWBIENSE 
HYBRIDS 
Atrosanguineum. As its name indicates, this is 
deep blood-red, and is a fine variety. 
Album elegans. This is a tall, V-shaped bush, 
quickly becoming 5 feet high. It has large bunches 
of white flowers that are tinged with blush-pink 
Flower of one of the Rhododendron Catawbiense varieties. The 
time will come when these varieties will be studied and compared 
with as much care as the Roses. There is really a great variety in 
the form of the individual flowers, the markings and shades of color, 
but few people are aware of it. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense album elegans, continued 
when first opening. It is the most popular white 
variety. It should be used at the background of 
shorter varieties. Many Long Island estates 
have long drives through the woods and open 
lawn that are used at dusk when returning from 
the train, or in the evening. These white and 
lilac-colored varieties, as Parsons' gloriosum, Pres- 
ident Lincoln and Delicatissimum, are more 
beautiful then than the pink and red varieties. 
Abraham Lincoln. A fine rosy red, very similar 
in shade to Charles Bagley. 
Album grandiflorum. Flowers large and showy, 
blush-white, closely resembling Album elegans. 
Blandy annum. Deep rosy crimson. 
Boule de Neige. Pure white fluted edge. Plant 
low, compact and round. 
James Bateman. Fine scarlet. Plant of good 
habit. 
Caractacus. A variety noted for its brilliant 
crimson flowers. It is one of the most abundant 
red varieties and therefore can be used in large 
groups. The foliage sometimes burns in severe 
winters when in open situations. 
Charles Dickens. Dark scarlet; fine foliage. 
Regarded by experts a very desirable variety. 
Charles Bagley. Cherry-red. 
Delicatissimum. Blush-white, tinted with 
pink. A compact bush of rich green foliage. 
Everestianum. This is by some pronounced 
the hardiest of all. Its habit is low and 
broad-spreading and irregular, as if it were 
a form that grew up high on the mountains. 
Flowers rosy lilac, beautifully fringed and 
frilled at the edges. 
Flushing. Rosy scarlet; a good variety. 
General Grant. This has been much called 
for by those knowing the good varieties. 
It propagates slowly and has been difficult 
to get. Rosy scarlet. 
Giganteum. Large bunch of dark pink 
flowers. Foliage gets browned in exposed 
places. 
H. H. Hunnewell. Dark crimson. 
Kettledrum. Deep red. Late. Plant open 
in growth. 
Lady Armstrong. Pale rose-color. One of 
the best of the pink varieties. Free-bloom- 
ing, with large flower-clusters. 
Lady Claremont. A rosy scarlet, delicately 
spotted throat; fairly hardy. 
Milner, Mrs. A rich crimson flower, and an 
excellent variety in every respect. 
Minnie. Bluish white, with chocolate spots; 
not hardy. 
Madame Carvalho. Bluish white, changing 
to white. Needs protection. 
Old Port. Flowers a rich plum-color. One 
of the darkest varieties. 
