THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
A BED OF RHODODENDRONS 
Andromeda 
Kalmia. American or Mountain Laurel 
A. floribunda. D. A very pretty, evergreen plant, of 
dwarf, compact habit, with rich dark green foliage and pure 
white flowers in great abundance in spring: requires same 
treatment 'as the Rhododendron. 
Buxus. Box 
The species and varieties of the Tree Box are beautiful 
lawn shrubs or small trees, well adapted to small places. 
They flourish best when partially shaded. In this climate 
they require protection. 
B. sempervirens (Common Tree Box). From 
England. A handsome shrub with deep green foliage. 
var. nana (Dwarf Box). The well known sort used 
for edging. 
K. latifolia (Calico Bush). A beautiful native ever- 
green shrub, with shining foliage and dense clusters of pink 
or nearly white flowers in spring. Requires same treat- 
ment as the Rhododendron. 
Mahonia. Ashberry 
M. aquifolia (Holly Leaved Mahonia). A native 
species of medium size, with purplish, shining, prickly 
leaves, and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, succeeded 
by bluish berries. Its handsome, deep green, glossy foliage 
and neat habit render it very popular for decorative plant- 
ing. 
Rhododendrons. Rosebay 
The Rhododendrons are magnificent powering Ever- 
green Shrubs. All require a peaty soil and a somewhat 
shaded situation. W e offer only the hardiest 
varieties. 
Box Trees 
Rhododendron maximum (Great Bay). July. This is the noblest 
of all our native shrubs, and is absolutely hardy from Vermont to Georgia. 
Ithasthemostbeautifulfoliageof any kind of Rhododendron, it being 
about twice as large as that of other sorts, and very thick and smooth. 
Catawbiense. June. This is a native, close-growing form with 
handsome foliage and large trusses of deep rose flowers. A splendid 
variety to group with high-colored forms as its foliage effect can be 
depended upon. 
Catawbiense grandiflora. The foliage effect is similar to the preced- 
ing, but of darker, richer green. Flowers deep rosy-purple, borne in 
great profusion. 
Cunninghami. Pure white flowers. 
Ponticum. Rosy pink flowers. 
Named Hybrid Rhododendrons 
" The varieties we list have been well tested and we confidently offer 
them as hardy in New England, consequently adapted to other parts 
of the country, except in extreme northern latitudes. 
Varieties 
Abraham Lincoln. Rosy crimson. 
Album elegans. Blush, changing to white. 
B oule d e Neige. Pure white ; very hardy. 
Caractacus. Rich purplish crimson. 
Charles Dickens. Dark scarlet. 
Everestianum. Rosy lilac, spotted red. 
General Grant. Crimson pink. 
Giganteum. Bright rose. 
Gloriosum. White; bold flowers and good foliage. 
Lady Clermont. Red, shaded crimson. 
Roseum elegans. Vivid_rose; beautiful. 
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