the better known Rhododendron maximum, we can unhesitatingly recommend 
the native Rhododendron calaiubiense as the finest of all Rhododendrons for 
general use, withstanding successfully exposure and extremes of temperature 
where other Rhododendrons fail. 
Do not confuse this true species, which is absolutely hardy, with the common 
so-called oatawhiense hybrid so freely imported from Europe, which is at best 
only half-hardy and, even when branched above, is a single grafted stem, show- 
ing bareness underneath for y£ars. 
Unlike Rhododendron maximum, it is a very free bloomer, with foliage of a 
dark, rich, lasting green, which never rusts, as does maximum occasionally. The 
trusses are a bright red-purple, in marked contrast to the muddy purple of the 
semi-hardy half-breed imported variety noted above, and. as sent out by High- 
lands Nursery, they are always on their own roots. 
For massing to produce a broad-leaved evergreen landscape effect there is 
no plant equal to it in the latitude of the northern United States and Canada, 
where strictly hardy plants must be employed. 
For use as a rich finished border to plantations of the commoner Rhododen- 
dron maximum and Kalmia la ti foil a, the value of Rhododendron ralawbiense 
cannot be overestimated. 
It is with great pleasure we offer for the first time in America or abroad a 
complete stock of this rare Rhododendron in the true species, in sizes from small, 
stocky plants to large, bushy clumps for immediate effect. 
We offer both transplanted clumps and those lifted with large balls from 
open ground, the price being the same, as both grow almost equally well where 
properly handled, the price depending on diameter, size and furnishings. 
Clumps often have 30 to 40 stems and are usually well budded. 
Packing is done in boxes, o. the larger sizes in crates, and plants are 
delivered f ree on hoard curs. I give estimates on freight charges gladly 
Prices of Rhododendron eatalvbiense 
Bushy, nursery-grown plants with balls. Elcl) Pc[ ]D 
6 to 9 inches Jo 25 Ji 50 $12 00 
9 to 12 inches 35 2 50 20 00 
1 to \y z feet 60 4 00 35 00 
Clumps, thick and bushy with balls, all very heavy, with 
diameter proportionate to height. 
6 to 9 inches 6o + OQ J$ ^ 
9 to 12 inches 75 5 O0 +; QO 
t to t'/z feet 1 00 7 50 65 00 
\'A to 2 feet 1 yj , 5 co I2? co 
2 to 3 feet 3 00 25 00 200 00 
3 to 4 feet 6 00 50 03 450 00 
4 to 5 feet 10 00 90 00 
Extra-large selected clumps, f 12 to $20 each, according to furnishings. 
Do not compare our mtty-stemmed clumps Ivith the si isle-stemmed" " bushy " half-hardy 
Tthodo.J.'ii. irons offer:d by importers. Thcr; fj ;:o comparison. 
