Hardy Evergreen Azaleas 
The following varieties of Azaleas (lately classified under Rhododendrons) are generally 
known as Japanese Azaleas, having originated largely in China and Japan. 
On account of the large number of varieties and many shades of colors, they rank with 
the very handsomest, hardy, flowering Evergreens. We have experimented with a very large 
number of varieties in our nurseries, and by rigorously discarding, one by one, those that 
were inferior, we have now a unique collection which we are growing in large quantities. 
These Evergreen Azaleas should be used extensively in groups with other hardy broad¬ 
leaved Evergreens. For rock-gardens they are unexcelled. For forcing or conservatory 
decoration they are invaluable. 
Many plant-lovers think that they are difficult of cultivation, but this is not the case, 
if they are planted in ordinary garden soil and if ordinary care is given. Plenty of leaf-mold 
in the soil and as a mulch is beneficial; they flourish under the same conditions as Rhodo¬ 
dendrons; they do not like lime or limy soil. Most of the varieties are absolutely hardy and 
will withstand our most severe winters, but a few are less hardy and need protection. 
IPIT’Kinds marked with an asterisk (*) need special protection in our Northern States 
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AZALEA amoena. Flowers are bright rosy purple 
® and are produced in a solid mass in May. The 
hairy foliage assumes a pleasing bronze tint in 
the fall and winter months. 
Each 10 
12 to 15-in. diam.$1 65 $15 00 
15 to 18-in. diam. 2 50 22 50 
21 to 24-in. diam. specimens. 5 00 
2 to 2^-ft. diam. specimens.7 50 
Azalea Kaempferi 
Azalea amoena superba. A beautiful dark purple, 
® shading darker toward inside center, while the 
outside purple shades to red. Hose-in-hose. 
Pretty, small, dark glossy green foliage. Com¬ 
pact, bushy plants. Each 10 
10 to 12-in. diam.$1 25 $11 00 
12 to 15-in. diam. 1 65 15 00 
15 to 18-in. diam. 2 50 22 50 
. Arnoldiana. An extremely hardy Azalea of more 
compact and spreading habit than the well- 
known A. Kaempferi . It bears a profusion of 
clear pink, single flowers. 
15 to 18 in. 
Each 
.$2 75 
A. Benigiri. Evergreen leaves, rather narrow and 
® slightly concave; nice compact habit. Flower 
deep bright red, almost scarlet. Each 10 
12 to 15 in.$2 75 $25 00 
15 to 18 in. 3 75 35 00 
*A. Forsteriana. Semi-hardy. Immense, single, rosy 
purple flowers faintly spotted. Foliage deep 
green. Each 
8 to 10 in.$1 50 
10 to 12 in.2 00 
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