CURRANS’ LIST OF RHODODENDRONS. 
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RHODODENDRONS — continued. 
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, covering 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 chimps, 
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. 
CHOICE NEW VARIETIES. 
54 B. DE BRUIN, a superb new variety, producing deep yet brilliant red flowers, resembling 
in some respects Doncaster, but a better grower than that variety. Strong plants, 
12/6 and 15/- each. 
177 DR. CARL METTE, light red, a pleasing and charming flower, of good size and shape; good 
grower, of excellent habit. Strong plants, 7/6 and 1 0/6 each. 
257 GAUNTLETTI, a superb new hybrid; the buds before expanding arc a rich deep pink, 
flowers beautiful pale pink, changing to pure white ; produced in large trusses 9 to 
12 inches deep and 8 inches through; bold foliage, good grower, free bloomer; extra 
fine. Strong plants, 10/6, 12/6 and 15/- each. 
278 GERDA, darkish red with a white centre, of good shape, produced in fine trusses; distinct 
and attractive. Strong plants, 7/6, 10/6 and 15/- each. 
307 HELEN PAUL, pale rose, suffused yellow, a large flower of distinct and beautiful appearance; 
vigorous and hardy. Strong plants, 10/6, 12/6 and 15/- each. 
496 Miss JESSIE CLIBRAN, purest white, a lovely flower, in large conical trusses; a distinct 
and remarkably fine variety ; highly recommended. 51- and 7/6 each. 
750 MR. FRANK TAYLOR, a beautiful blush, with a clear and distinct Picotee edge of bright 
cerise; reflex of flowers having a pleasing silvery appearance. The trusses of bloom 
are very large and of good form, freely produced, the individual flowers being large 
and of good substance. A good grower and a free bloomer. Price, 3/6 to 5/- each. 
755 MR. ALFRED HALEY, centre white, edges of petals beautifully frilled and margined with 
bright rosy crimson. The individual flowers are large, and before opening are of a 
bright crimson, and form a pleasing contrast to the more fully expanded flowers with 
their white centres; of excellent constitution and growth, and a profuse bloomer. 
Price, 3/6 to 5/- each. 
578 PINK PEARL, see opposite page. 
671 STANLEY DAVIES, rich deep crimson, a lovely colour, flowers of good size, produced in 
close compact trusses, good habit and free bloomer. A superb variety in every way. 
Strong plants, 3/6, 5/- and 7/6 each. 
676 STRATEGIST, clear pink flowers in magnificent trusses; a very fine early-blooming variety, 
vigorous grower and free bloomer. Strong plants, 3/6 and 5/- each. 
710 WHITE PEARL, A.M. R.H.S., A striking new variety of great beauty, the buds 
before expanding are a deep pink; flowers faintly tinged with palest pink, this quickly 
passes and leaves the fine shapely blooms purest white; trusses large and of good 
shape, foliage rich deep green; highly recommended for forcing and general purposes. 
Strong plants, 15/-, 20/-, 25/- and 42/- each. 
