J-|ardy Rhododendrons 
Of all the shrubs produced by nature none can excel the rare beauty and stateliness of 
the Rhododendrons, with their rich, glossy foliage and flowers of wondrous brilliancy, 
blooming in great clusters of scarlet, purple, and white, until one is lost in admiration. 
The finest varieties are the Hardy Catawbiense, from which our stock is specially 
selected. 
J-Jardy Azaleas. 
Next in rank to the Rhododendrons for beauty and value as decorative shrubs come 
the Azaleas. In the latter part of May every twig and branch of these beautiful plants 
is dressed with the most brilliant and fragrant flowers, shaded in nearly all colors, 
from scarlet to rose pink, white, orange, and yellow. 
Our Special Offer: 
Six Hardy Rhododendrons, 
Six Hardy Azaleas, 
$ 12.00 
Twelve Hardy Rhododendrons,) 
$ 20.00 
Twelve Hardy Azaleas, j 
Fifty Hardy Rhododendrons, 
Fifty Hardy Azaleas, 
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$75- 00 
All the above are well set with buds, and will bloom this season. 
Plants packed most carefully and delivered to any railroad leading out of Philadelphia. 
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