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The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
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Could any plant, even from the tropics, be more gorgeous than well established Rhododen- 
drons, when in bloom? 
Rhododendrons, 
IT is generally accepted that Rhododendrens are among the most beautiful and desirable 
garden material that we have. The broad, massive, evergreen foliage and the enveloping 
clouds of exquisite flowers during the season of bloom make them at once indispensable. 
There is, however, a prevailing idea that Rhododendrons are difficult to grow successfully, 
while at the same time most of us are familiar with many stately plants and whole masses 
of them in perfect health and vigor, and in many cases receiving no more care than is usually 
given to hardy shrubs. Rhododendrons seem to be able to thrive in almost any kind of soil 
that is well drained. An abundance of moisture is one of the most important features, 
especially with newly set plants, several thorough waterings during the first summer and 
fall are necessary as the plants are quite susceptible to drought, until they become thoroughly 
established. Rhododendrons succeed best in partial shade and are benefited by a slight 
covering of evergreen boughs in winter, until they are established, at least. 
JVamed Garden Varieties* 
These varieties have proved Hardy at the Arnold Aboretum, Boston, Mass. 
Abraham Lincoln, rich rosy red. Delicatissimum, white, or rather blush, 
Bertie Parsons, rosy lilac. B*$&5£g Hlac and fringed. The 
Caracticus, deep clear rosy red, one of the freest flowering, hardiest and most satis- 
best. factory Rhododendron in cultivation. _ 
Catawbiense Alba, blush white, very reliable. Parson's Gloriosa, clear rosy white, beauti- 
fully formed flower. 
prices. 
Stocky plants. 20 to 24 inches, well budded, Each, $1.50 Per 10, $12.00 
; Less stocky plants, 18 to 20 inches, some budded, Each, 1.00 Per 10, 8.00 
J^Z,<i\c<l& ^ arc *? Garden Varieties* 
MOSTLY low growing shrubs of the same family as the Rhododendron and equally 
attractive in their own way. Unlike the Rhododendron they are mostly deciduous. 
Azaleas thrive in ordinary garden soil and are especially attractive when planted in 
groups, either by themselves or as the foreground for groups of Rhododendrons. Either as 
a garden shrub or for naturalizing in picturesque woodland landscapes, no material is more 
useful. 
We have a fine stock of the various hardy Azaleas, including Chinensis 
{Mollis), Gandaxensis {Ghent), and their hybrids, covering the greatest 
range of color. The price ranges from $0.50 each for small bushy plants 
to $5.00 each for large specimens, covered tenth buds. We will be glad to 
furnish lists when requested and make special quotations. Many prefer to 
select Azaleas at the blooming season and as they take up with good balls of 
earth they can be transpjaied at this time successfully. Parties wisfririg to 
visit our Nursery at this time can write to us and we will send notice to 
them when it win be the best time to come. 
See page 1 for terms and special discounts. 
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