38 Hicks Nurseries, Inc., Westbury, N. Y. 
Rhododendrons 
The perfection of flowering shrubs. Certainly few shrubs possess 
greater beauty and usefulness for decorating the home landscape. 
You should visit our Nurseries in late May and early June when 
the Rhododendrons are in bloom. We do not ask you to buy, 
but we think it worth your while to get acquainted with them. 
You will find the hybrid seedlings of particular interest because 
they are of an economical size and good color. 
Rhododendrons are easy to grow. Give them a little common- 
sense treatment and consideration, and they are the happiest 
kind of shrub, giving you ample returns for your pains in a rare 
wealth of blooms and a rich green foliage that is beautiful the 
year round. They give an effect always full of character and 
interest. 
For best effect, they should be planted in groups. They prefer 
a light loamy soil to which has been added a quantity of leaf-mold. 
Mulch with oak leaves and keep them so mulched all the year. 
Lawn-clippings will do if leaves are not available. Lime is fatal 
to them. A liberal watering during hot, dry periods is also essential. 
A new book, “Rhododendrons and Azaleas,” by Clement Gray 
Bowers, covers the subject in a most complete way. Besides new 
and hitherto unpublished information of great value, this work 
supplies the essence of all that has been written on the subject. 
Orders taken, price $10.00. 
A charming use of Rhododendrons 
