HARLAN P. KELSEY , Owner, SALEM , MASS. 
PRICES ARE AT BOXFORD NURSERY 
RHODODENDRON CATAWBIENSE of the Carolina Mountains 
THE HARDIEST OF ALL RHODODENDRONS 
It was this magnificent Rhododendron that over a hundred years ago was introduced into 
Europe, supplying, together with Rhododendron maximum, color and hardy blood to the cultivated 
hybrids, but with a consequent loss of hardiness; and so today, for American gardens, where iron¬ 
clad hardiness is essential, we must turn to the true original species, found on the loftiest, coldest 
peaks of the southern Alleghanies, where it attains a height of 20 to 30 feet. 
Considering the extreme hardiness, color of flower, compact growth, and remarkable texture 
of foliage, which is a deep, shining green, and far superior to the better-known Rhododendron maxi¬ 
mum, we can recommend the true native catawbiense as the finest for general use, withstanding 
exposure and extremes of temperature where other Rhododendrons fail. 
Do not confuse this true species, which is absolutely hardy, with the common so-called cataw- 
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