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Rhododendrons.. 
Rhododendron Maximum— 
(Rosebay Rhododendron) The best known and 
most widely distributed of the Native American 
Rhododendrons. The large, luxuriant, deep green 
leaves make it the best, by far, for mass plantings 
and foliage effects in shaded areas. Large clus¬ 
ters of flowers appear in late June and early July 
and range in color from creamy-white to apple 
blossom pink. 
Rhododendron Carolinianum— 
(Pink Carolina Rhododendron) Considered by 
many as the most beautiful of the specie. Blush- 
pink to deep rose-pink flowers, in May, are small 
but are borne in great numbers and form clusters 
2 to 4 inches across. Leaves are small, rich green 
—turning to bronze green in fall and winter. The 
plants are semi-dwarf in habit when planted in 
full sunlight. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense— 
(Catawba Rhododendron) Blooms at Memorial 
Day and is the most showy of the native Rhodo¬ 
dendrons. Flowers vary in color from orchid to 
rose-pink and are borne in great profusion. Leaves 
are slightly smaller than Rhododendron Maximum 
and more rounded than other types. The plants 
are exceptionally hardy and thrive in sun or shade, 
although semi-shaded locations are preferred and 
give most luxuriant foliage and quality flowers. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense is usually first choice 
in small plantings. (Photograph below). 
Note 
the 
Sturdy 
Growth 
Typical 
Nursery- 
Grown 
Rhododendron 
Rhododendron Carolinianum Album— 
(White Carolina Rhododendron) Similar to Rho¬ 
dodendron Carolinianum but with creamy-white 
flowers. Foliage is a lighter green and more poin¬ 
ted in shape. When planted in partial shade, 
which is the proper location, the plants take a 
spreading habit. It is a profuse bloomer, the flow¬ 
ers opening about the same time as the Pink Car¬ 
olina Rhododendron. 
Rhododendron Minus— 
(Piedmont Rhododendron) Another small leaf 
type with rosy-pink clusters of flowers appearing 
in June and July. It is the most rapid growing of 
all Rhododendrons and when planted in shaded 
locations will take a loose open habit of growth. 
In sun the plant assumes a more formal outline. 
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The American Azaleas, or Honeysuckles as they 
are sometimes termed, are unsurpassed for delica¬ 
cy of color, hardiness, and dependable bloom year 
after year. There is no substitute for them as ear¬ 
ly spring flowers, and a bloom time from early 
May until late June can be had by an assortment 
of varieties. For fall coloring the foliage is out¬ 
standing, turning to varied brilliant hues with the 
coming of frost. 
Azalea Calendulacea— 
(Flame Azalea) Blooms in late May. Individual 
plants vary in color, and yellows, oranges, reds, 
and all conceivable combinations of these colors 
are apparent in a grouping of this hardy Azalea. 
Azalea Vaseyi— 
(Pink Shell Azalea) Blooms in Late April. Flowers 
appear before the foliage and present possibilities 
of many interesting combinations with early spring 
flowers. Shell-pink flowers of large size. Foliage 
turns shades of red in late summer. 
Azalea Nudiflora— 
(Pinxterbloom) Blooms in May. Similar to Azalea 
Rosea and often classified as the same. Light 
pink to deep-rose flowers but less fragrant. Hardy 
and vigorous grower. 
Azalea Viscosa— 
(Swamp Azalea) Blooms in June and July. While 
this plant is often found growing in low, swampy 
places it is also a native of higher locations and 
does well in either place. Fragrant white flowers. 
