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RHODODENDRONS AT THE FOUNDATION OF THE HOUSE 



There is sure to be some place around the house where these plants will succeed. 

 It may be a shaded corner where you have had difficulty in getting things to grow. 

 Just the place for a bright clump of Rhododendrons. They will succeed on the 

 sunny side just the same. It is merely a matter of decaying leaves and water. See 

 sketch. It is best to plant 3 or 4 rows, spacing 2 to 13 feet apart. To cover the 

 ground between the plants, use Pachysandra, which makes an evergreen cover 

 6 inches high. 



OTHER USES 



What to plant in the woods is a frequent question. Rhododendrons are often the 

 best answer. The decaying leaves are there. The shade and wind protection are just 

 right. Rhododendrons blend harmoniously with the Dogwood, Arrowwood, Oak and 

 Hickory. 



In the Winter Rhododendrons enliven the scene which is otherwise monotonous. 

 As the plants grow and commence to touch you can have the pleasure of extending the 

 group, carrying the eye further back into the deeper shadows. Since the Chestnut bark 

 disease has thinned out the forests the woods have lost some of their charm. This loss 

 will soon be forgotten, if you guide the development of the Oaks and Hickories and 

 transform them from poles to broad, park-like trees. In the sunny areas you can plant 

 Rhododendrons, Pines, Hemlock and many shrubs. To add to Winter greenery you can 

 have a carpet of Myrtle and Pachysandra. Climbing up the trees you can have Euony- 

 mus Radicans or Evergreen Bittersweet, English Ivy and Japanese Honeysuckle. 



HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR RHODODENDRONS 



All that Rhododendrons ask for is decaying leaves. You may remember a circular 

 we sent out on "Winter Planting," mentioning Winter work your men could do, — rake 

 leaves to add to the fertility of your soil. 



Dig in leaves until your soil consists of about half leaves. 

 When you plant, pack the earth firmly around the balls and 

 give them a good soaking with water. 

 Watering perhaps three or four times dur- 

 ing the Summer will pay. The Rhodo- 

 dendrons will have a richer, darker color, 

 and you will insure against losing any 

 plants. It may not be 

 practical to water out 

 in the woods, but you 

 should at least dig down 

 and see if the ball of 

 earth is getting dry dur- 

 ing the first Summer. 



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