GARDEN GEMS 
FROM KOREA 
Few people realize the debt Ameri¬ 
can gardening owes to Korea. 
Some of our choicest exotics come 
from this distant mountainous pen¬ 
insula. Some of the best we offer 
here. Other sizes are available. 
KOREAN AZALEA (Azalea poukha- 
nenis). Compact, twiggy growth, 
with a wealth of fragrant rosy mauve 
flowers in May. Dwarf. 
9-12 in., $1.25 each, $11.25 per ten. 
ROYAL AZALEA (Azalea schlippen- 
bachi). A fine rose-pink, indescribably 
lovely when alight with flowers in May. 
12-15 in., $3.00 each, $27.00 per ten. 
KOREAN BOX (Buxus microphylla koreana). 
A dwarf hardy box, dependable in this latitude for 
edgings or low hedges. A Wilson introduction of 
1919. 
3- 6 in. $ .40 each $3.60 per ten. 
KOREAN FORSYTHIA (Forsythia ovata). This 
new and rare Forsythia is the hardiest and earliest 
to flower of all. Its clear pale yellow flowers, re¬ 
strained growth and broad leaves coloring purple 
shades in fall, make it unique. 
18-24 in. $ .60 each. $5.40 per ten. 
KIRILOW INDIGO (Indigofera kirilowi). Ex¬ 
quisite semi-shrub with rose-colored pea-shaped 
flowers in late June or July. 
Strong Clumps $1.00 each $9.00 per ten. 
KOYAMAI SPRUCE (Picea koyamai). Handsome 
pyramidal growth to 60 feet, very hardy and choice 
for New England gardens. 
4- 5 ft. spec. $6.00 each $54.00 per ten. 
KOREAN SPIRAEA 
A beautiful Arnold Arboretum introduction 
KOREAN PINE (Pinus koraiensis). Very rare. Of 
slow growth and appropriate for the small garden. 
White Pine group. 
5-6 ft. spec. $10.00 each. 
KOREAN RHODODENDRON (Rhododendron 
mucronulatum). Rose-colored flowers in March 
or April. Handsome fall coloring. Especially fine 
when planted with the Korean Forsythia. 
12-18 in. spec., $2.00 each, $18.00 per ten. 
KOREAN SPIRAEA (Spiraea trichocarpa). In¬ 
troduced by Dr. Wilson in 1919, this loveliest of 
bridal wreaths has no peer. Glorious with white 
flowers in June or July. 
2-3 ft. $ .50 each $4.50 per ten. 
KOREAN LILAC (Syringa oblata dilitata). Frag¬ 
rant pale lilac-tinted flowers in May. One of the 
loveliest of lilac species. 
2-3 ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 per ten. 
Foto by H. W. Gleason 
THE KOREAN RHODODENDRON 
Note abundance of flowers, appearing in earliest Spring 
For the Lovely Korean 
Chrysanthemum and its Hybrid 
Forms See Page 8. 
NOTICE 
As the supply of some 
of our rarer items is 
limited, we suggest 
ordering early to avoid 
disappointment, taking 
advantage of our special 
discount of 5% (when 
payment accompanies 
order). All prices and 
quotations are subject 
to stock being unsold 
on receipt of order. 
