Kelsey’s Hardy American 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas and 
Carolina Mountain Flowers 
Ferns, Cacti, Insectivorous Plants, Ground Covers and 
Plants for Rock, Water and Bog Gardens, Woodlands 
and Borders, and all Permanent Plantings 
Azalea lutea (calendulacea) 
GREAT FLAME AZALEA 
The most regal of all the species, native or exotic, and a noble represen¬ 
tative of our rich Carolina mountain flora. The great botanist Bartram, speak¬ 
ing of it in his “Travels,” calls it the “fiery Azalea,” and says: “This epithet 
fiery I annex to this most celebrated species of Azalea as being expressive of 
the appearance of its flowers, which are in general of the color of the finest red 
lead, orange and bright gold as well as yellow and cream-color. This is certainly 
the most gay and brilliant-flowering shrub yet known.” No more striking land¬ 
scape effect can be produced than a hillside of A. lutea in full bloom. Nearly all 
quoted above 18 in. are budded. See color illustration on front cover. 
HARLAN P. KELSEY, Owner, Salem, Massachusetts 
