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*fastigiatum ^—Very beautiful little grey* ^ 
green leaved shrub with lavender blue 
flowers. Will stand more sun than some 
of the other species. $1.50 and $2.00 each. , 
*impeditum —Very dwarf, dense, grey- . 
leaved shrub, 8 to 12 inches high, with ‘ 
purplish-blue flowers. $1.00 to $1.50 ea. 
*keleticum — Semi-prostrate shrub, small 
dark green leaves, with reddish flowers. • 
4 to 5 year old plants, $2.00 to $2.50 each. 
*racemosum —A choice species with vari¬ 
able habit of growth, some being very 
dwarf and compact, while others more 
loose and upright. Small leaves and 
beautiful pale pink flowers which are . 
produced in racemes in early spring. . 
75c, $1.00 and $1.25. 
*radicans —One of the most dwarf of all 
Rhododendorns, prostrate habit, with ;; 
small dark green leaves and large pur¬ 
plish flowers. Four to five year old . 
plants, $2.50 to $3.00 each. • ’ 
ROSA Oakington Ruby —A dwarf rose, hardy, ■ 
not fussy about soil and blooms all sum- ' 
mer. Its double flowers are deep crim¬ 
son in bud and open to a rich ruby- 
carmine, which is maintained until the 
petals fall. 50c and 75c each. 
ROSA *rouletti —An uncommon little dwarf 
rose, seldom more than 6 inches high. - 
Covered with sweet scented, double pink ■ 
roses, from V 2 to 1 inch across, from May '• 
to Oct. This is the true plant, propagated 
from stock imported from Europe. Very 
hardy, making it invaluable for alpine ] 
garden work. 35c and 50c each. 
RHODODENDRON —We list only a few of 
the more rare dwarf species. Can supply 
plants of many other very rare species. 
Write us your wants. 
They require a spongy rooting medium of 
leaf-mold and peat, with good garden 
loam. Sharp drainage and adequate sup¬ 
ply of root moisture are essential. Light 
shade during summer months. 
*calostrotum—A lovely dwarf species, with 
narrow, grey leaves and large rosy or 
purple red flowers. Four to five year 
old plants, $2.00 to $2.50 each. 
*ciliatum—A dwarf shrub, up to 2 ft., with 
large foliage and huge white flowers, 
tinged with rose. Three to four year old 
$1.50 each. 
Rhododendron 
