HARLAN P. KELSEY, owner. SALEM. MASS. 
Rhododendrons, detail of edging 
The Best Hardy Exotic Rhododendrons 
RHODODENDRON arbutifolium (Wilsonii). 
A hardy, h> brid, dwarf Rhododendron of gardon origin, probably a cross between 
R. punctatum and R. ferrugineum. Compact growth, liears a [)rofusion of deep rose- 
colored flowers. Each lo 
8 to 10 in., bushy $i oo $8 so 
2}4 to ^yi ft., with buds 3 50 30 00 
ferrugineum. .Alpine Rose. 
Dwarf species from the Swiss Alps. Rarely over 2 feet high. \ ery handsome 
shrub, suitable for rockery. .Small pink or carmine flowers. 8 to 10 in., $1 each, 
S8.50 for 10. 
ferrugineum album. W hite .Alpine Ro.se. 
Same as above, with pure white flow-ers. 8 to 10 in., $1 each, S8.50 for 10. 
hirsutum. 
•Another similar species from the Swiss Alps, but with flowers of lighter shade, 
and the whole plant hairy. 8 to 10 in., Si each, 88.50 for 10. 
myrtlfoUum. 
.A fine, hardy hybrid between R. punctatum and R. hirsutum. This variety 
is very useful for the rockcr\- and the borders of the Rhododendron bed. Covered 
with clusters of deep rosy pink Howers. Si. 25 each, $10 for 10. 
catawblense hybrids. 
Hardiest varieties, including the following: President Lincoln, album elegans, 
grandifiorum, caractacus, catawbiensc alba, everestianum. General Grant, Mrs. 
Milner and others according to size and selection. $1 to $4 each. 
Hardy Azaleas 
The finest Azaleas in the world for permanent plaining under American con- 
ditions are native species including A. arborescens, A. vaseyl, A. lutea < calendulacea) , 
the great flame-colored .Azalea; A. nudiflora, A. vlscosa and A. canescens. 
I have a stock of thousands of the finest plants in all sizes that will give immediate 
effect, and prices will be sent on request. It should be remembered thai Azaleas play a very 
important part in the making of a permanent Rhododendron bed, but care must be used to 
iBVoid clashing of colors. I shall be glad to make up proi)er combinations for my customers. 
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