CUBRANS’ LIST OF RHODODENDRONS, 1909-10. 
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RHODODEND RONS — cant in ued. 
Of all hardy, ornamental, evergreen shrubs, the Rhododendron is, without 
doubt, the most valuable and beautiful. The foliage at all times has a handsome 
appearance, whilst the trusses of flowers that now (thanks to the many hybrids 
we possess) cover the widest range of colours from purest white to deepest 
crimson, give the plants a gloriously beautiful appearance in early summer, not 
possessed by any other family of shrubs. For planting as specimens in clumps, 
in isolated beds or borders, also for forcing purposes under glass, they are at once 
unique and beautiful. Of hardy constitution and vigorous in growth, also the 
freedom with which they produce their blooms, they naturally adapt themselves 
to almost any position or situation. Few plants possess greater resistance to the 
ill-effects of smoke experienced in town gardens. Our collection of Rhododendrons 
represents the work of many years; we have endeavoured to include within it 
every variety that can be thoroughly recommended for all ordinary positions. 
During the blooming period the display of flowers in our nurseries is a beautiful 
feature and offers opportunities for comparison and selection that cannot be obtained 
otherwise. We invite inspection of our stock at all times, either when the plants 
are in or out of bloom. 
Photo ] Rhododendrons in the Grounds of Eshvvood Hall, Durham. [Clibrans 
(The scat of Henry H. Cochrane, Esq.) 
Writing to us on May 15 th last, Mr. Cochrane said: “There is going to be a splendid show 
of your Rhododendrons here this season. If you wish to send a photographer to take views 
you are welcome to do so. There are many views embracing Rhododendrons and other shrubs 
supplied by you during the last 25 years; everything you have supplied has given me the 
fullest satisfaction.” 
Writing again subsequent to the visit of our photographer. Mr. Cochrane said : “ Rhododen- 
drons, trees and shrubs and rock plants with which you have supplied me have all proved 
satisfactory. I have never the slightest excuse for any complaint. The Rhododendrons you 
have supplied for my residence in Perthshire are a great success.” 
