RHODODENDRON - CARACTACUS 
T HE Named Hybrid Rhododendron is undoubtedly the showiest of all 
broad-leaved flowering evergreens. Its dignified, lustrous rich green foliage, 
in symmetrical arrangement, backgrounds the magnificent flowers, ranking 
it as one of the most beautiful evergreen shrubs in the garden. Consistently 
each year it will brighten and glorify the premises with varied colors in many 
exquisite shades and tints. 
The Rhododendrons grow together in clumps, thus protecting the soil from 
scalding sun. When planted in masses, they generally can be relied on to carry 
through extremes of heat and cold. 
The best soil for Rhododendrons is an acid leaf-mold. An application of 
well-decayed cow manure is very beneficial. The plants will appreciate a 
yearly application. 
A mulch of leaf-mold from hardwood trees such as Oak, furnishes not only the 
acid conditions the plants need, but the loose fibrous material retains moisture 
and keeps the plant roots cool. 
If undecayed leaves are used as a mulch, do not apply too many at once. 
Allow the first lot to break down before more are applied, as too many leaves 
on the ground shut out both air and water. 
For best results a light loamy garden soil is best; if the soil is clay, lighten 
it with sand. Leaf-mold, decayed sod, or surface soil which has been heavily 
manured the year before, are all helpful. 
BOBBINK & ATKINS, Nurserymen 
RUTHERFORD, N. J. 
Named Hybrid 
Rhododendrons 
ALBUM ELEGANS. A vigorous grower 
with extremely hardy constitution. It is a 
tall variety, with light blush flowers, gradu¬ 
ally changing to white, prettily marked 
with straw-color. 1 5 to 18 in.; to 2 ft.; 
2 to 2 y 2 ft.; 2 ]/ 2 to 3 ft. 
AMPHION. Probably the most distinct of 
all Rhododendrons. It has a large open 
flower with broad white center and a wide 
margin of warm pink. Good bushy habit 
and large lustrous foliage. 15 to 18 in.; 
1K to 2 ft.; 2 to iy 2 ft. 
ATROSANGUINEA. A fine early variety 
with deep blood-red flowers which are 
fleshy and last well, borne in good-sized 
clusters. Very fine foliage and free-branch¬ 
ing habit. 15 to 18 in.; \y 2 to 2 ft.; 2% to 
3 ft. 
CARACTACUS. A rich warm crimson with 
very faint tinge of purple throughout. 
Flowers freely and one of the earliest. 
15 to 18 in.; 1 Y / 2 to 2 ft.; 2 x / 2 to 3 ft. 
BOULE DE NEIGE. An extremely useful variety 
white flowers early in the season, borne in trusse 
very compact, generally being wider than tall, and 
very dense. A very desirable variety. 12 to 15 in 
