Trusses of Rhododendron calalvbiensc f true species! at Highlands Nursery. 
Kawana, North Carolina (3,800 leet elevation) 
Harlan P. Kelsey. Proprietor, Beacon Building. Boston, Mass. 
THE. TRUE, 
Rhododendron catawbiense 
OF THE. CAROLINA MOUNTAINS 
The Hardiest Rhododendron Knolvn 
IT IS this magnificent Rhododendron that over a hundred years ago was 
introduced into Europe, supplying color anil hardy blood to the cultivated 
"hybrids," but with a consequent loss of hardiness; anil so today, for 
American gardens where ironclad hardiness is essential, we must turn to the 
true original species, found only on the highest, coldest peaks of t'.ie Southern 
Alleghanies. 
Considering the extreme hardiness, color of flower, compact growth and 
remarkable texture of foliage, which is a deep shiny green and far superior to 
