Hardy Broad-leaved Flowering Evergreens 
RHODODENDRONS 
Rhododendrons are the handsomest Broad-leaved Evergreens. Many plant-lovers think 
that they are difficult to grow, but this is not the case if suitable varieties are used and 
proper soil and care are given them. The varieties we offer are absolutely hardy and will with¬ 
stand our most severe winters and summers if the cultural directions below are followed. 
Select a shady location for the Maximum varieties and give the Catawbiense varieties an 
open situation where they will get some sun. Protect both varieties from winds. A group of 
hardy evergreens on the north and west, sufficiently distant not to interfere with the roots, 
will protect them from the worst winds. If this is not practicable, some evergreen boughs 
placed between the plants are very effective in breaking cold winds and protecting them from 
the sun’s rays in March and April. Always plant in groups, as this will protect the soil from 
frost and give them the same conditions that they have in their natural habitat. 
The soil is most important. Light garden loam is best, but if clay soil must be used, lighten it with sand. Leaf- 
mold, decayed sod, or surface soil that has been heavily manured the previous year—all are good. If possible, dig the 
soil to a depth of at least 2 feet before winter, and allow to settle for spring planting. A most important thing is to avoid 
lime in any form. Rhododendrons like sour soil, and enjoy a liberal admixture of peat, decayed oak leaves, or any other 
acid-producing agent. A sprinkling of aluminum sulphate over the ground several times a year will tend to maintain 
the acid conditions they enjoy. 
The site should be well drained. A gentle slope or bank is ideal, but whatever the situation it must be managed so 
that water will not stand about the roots. At the same time, Rhododendrons enjoy plenty of moisture, and the texture 
of the soil should be such that it will supply them lots of water without being continually wet. 
Make the Rhododendron beds at least 234 feet deep, mixing the soil with decomposed manure or leaf-mold, and then 
group the plants in the most effective manner. All plants should be thoroughly soaked in water previous to planting. 
A mulch of about 4 inches of leaves or well-rotted manure (fresh manure may be used but make sure it is not fresh horse- 
manure; that should be well decayed before using it on Rhododendrons) will help conserve the moisture which is so neces¬ 
sary to successful Rhododendron culture. Allow weeds to grow until they are large enough to be pulled by hand—never 
hoe the soil about the plants, as the roots are near the surface. In the fall, after the ground has been slightly frozen, 
mulch the soil between the plants to a depth of 8 inches with leaves. This will protect the roots from the most severe 
frosts, and after a time the leaves will begin to decay and form leaf-mold—the best fertilizer for Rhododendrons. 
In May and June your Rhododendrons will be a mass of beautiful flowers—the Catawbiense varieties blooming from 
mid-May until mid-June, when the Maximums are at their best. As soon as the flowers have fallen, remove the seed-pods. 
If you want to make a planting of Rhododendrons on your home-grounds, we shall be glad to give you advice. Our 
experts have spent a lifetime in raising Rhododendrons, having grown many thousands of them from seedlings and 
grafts to full-grown plants. They know all about them, and can give you valuable advice about soil, location, and varieties. 
Our plants are sure to grow if you give them proper care. 
Grafted Rhododendron Hybrids 
NAMED VARIETIES 
(A) , designates very high growth. (C), medium growth. 
(B) , designates high growth. (D), dwarf, low, spreading growth. 
(A) VARIETIES. 
Album elegans. (A) Light blush, changing to white. 
Delicatissima. (A) Delicate flesh-pink. ★ 
Prices for (A) varieties are as follows: Each 10 
15 to 18 in. ..$3 00 $27 00 
1^ to 2 ft. 4 00 36 00 
2 to iy 2 ft. 5 00 45 00 
2)4 to 3 ft. 6 00 54 00 
(B) and (C) VARIETIES. 
Abraham Lincoln. (B) Fine rose-crimson. 
Album novum. (C) Blush-white. 
Amphion. (B) White center, with wide margins of warm 
pink. 
Atrosanguineum. (B) Deep blood-red. 
Caractacus. (C) Warm crimson, with faint tinge of purple 
throughout. ★ 
Catawbiense album. (B) White. ★ 
Catawbiense, Boursault. (B) Rosy purple. 
Charles Bagley. (B) Cherry-red. 
Charles Dickens. (B) Rich deep scarlet. ★ 
Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys. (B) Aniline or fascin red. Large 
petals and trusses. Strong, robust grower. 
E. S. Rand. (C) Rich scarlet. 
©Everestianum. (C) Rosy lilac, spotted yellow. ★ 
©D. Godman. (B) Crimson with dark blotch. 
©General Grant. (B) Crimson-pink. 
Giganteum. (B) Cherry-red. 
H. H. Hunnewell. (C) Red. 
H. W. Sargent. (B) Crimson. 
Ignatius Sargent. (B) Rose-scarlet. 
Kettledrum. (B) Rich crimson. ★ 
Lady Clermont. (B) Red. 
Lady Grey Egerton. (B) Silvery blush. 
Lee’s Dark Purple. (C) Dark purple. 
Mrs. C. S. Sargent. (B) Bright pink with yellow eye. ★ 
Mrs. Charles Butler. (B) White; fragrant. 
Mrs. James McIntosh. (B) Large; deep red, spotted black. 
Mrs. Milner. (B) Rich crimson. 
Old Port. (C) Rich plum-color. 
Parson’s Gloriosum. (B) Purplish rose. 
Parson’s Grandiflorum. (B) Bright carmine. 
Prof. F. Bettex. (B) Scarlet spotted. Free bloomer. 
Purpureum elegans. (B) Fine purple. ★ 
Purpureum grandiflorum. (B) Purple. 
Roseum elegans. (B) Good rose. ★ 
Roseum superbum. (B) Red. 
Vander Broeke. (B) Fine crimson, dark spotted. 
Van Weerden Polman. (B) Crimson. Very strong grower, 
like Pink Pearl. 
Prices for (B) and (C) are as follows: 
12 to 15 in.$2 50 
15 to 18 in. 3 50 
134 to 2 ft. 5 00 
2 to 234 ft. 6 50 
234 to 3 ft. 7 50 
10 
$22 50 
32 50 
45 00 
58 00 
The varieties followed by a ★ are illustrated in color on back cover 
(D) VARIETIES. 
©Boule de Neige. (D) White. 
©Henrietta Sargent. (D) Pink, yellowish green eye. 
Prices for (D) are as follows: Each 10 
12 to 15-in. diam.$3 50 $31 50 
15 to 18-in. diam. 4 50 40 00 
134 to 2-ft. diam. 6 50 58 00 
Inasmuch as shortly after this Catalogue is issued certain 
sizes of some varieties become sold out, we keep an up-to- 
date list of the preceding Grafted Hybrid Rhododendrons, 
showing quantities, varieties, and sizes available. We shall 
be pleased to mail this list upon request. 
Seedling Hybrid Rhododendrons, Mixed Only 
We cannot fill orders from these seedlings according to 
color or name. Our selection in mixed colors only. 
Each 10 
15 to 18 in.$2 75 $25 00 
134 to 2 ft. 3 50 30 00 
2 to 234 ft. 4 25 37 50 
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