zaleas 
UST as the Rhododendron is the King of the Evergreen Shrubs 
so are its cousins, the Azaleas, the aristocrats of the Decidlious 
Shrubs. In color, the Azaleas give an assortment of hues in 
much wider range than in the Rhododendrons—and_ flowering 
periods from mid-April to early July. While classed as acid soil 
plants they thrive in soils of considerable range, particularly the 
Asiatic sorts, which even prefer some lime in the soil. The oppor- 
tunities for using deciduous Azaleas are almost unlimited. Their 
graceful habit appears to good advantage in informal plantings 
either in wooded areas or in shrub borders, while many are most 
decorative used in the foundation planting where evergreens create 
a dark background for their vivid colors. They succeed equally well 
in sun or shade, preferring a moderately moist soil or a mulch of 
leaf mold. 

Azalea Pontica—Hardy Ghent Azaleas 
CULTURE. Plant in full sun, in the South in light shade, in soil 
freely mixed with leaf mold and peat in about equal proportions. A yearly 
top dressing of well-rotted stable manure or one pound of Wayside Gar- 
dens Plant Food scattered around each plant in the fall will help to pro- 
duce abundant blooms. Remove faded flowers at once, do not let plants 
go to seed; never cultivate. Water freely in dry weather, All the varieties 
offered here are quite tolerant of lime and do well on alkaline sotls. 
*Kaempferi 15-18 in. high, Each $2.50, Three $6.50, Doz. $21 50 
(Torch Azalea). One of the most popular, hardiest and most satis- 
factory of all; a vigorous grower, never failing to produce its orange-red 
flowers in May; excellent as a point of emphasis in the mixed shrubbery 
border. 
‘ ; 15-18 in. high, Each $1.75, Three $4.50, Doz. $14.00 
Mollis Hybrids ey in. high, Each $2.50, Three $6.25, Doz. $20.50 
Without exception one of the most satisfactory of all. The color range 
is through innumerable shades of orange, flame, yellow, and salmon- 
orange of the most brilliant hues. Like all other Azaleas, it is quite 
tolerant of lime, and does well most anywhere. It is very hardy, ten 
degrees blow zero does not affect the flower buds. A group of these 
in bloom in the foreground of the shrub border is a delightful sight. 
Average height of old plants about 3 to 5. feet. 
15-18 in. high, Each $2.00, Three $5.00, Doz. $16.50 
18-24 in. high, Each $2.50, Three $6.50, Doz. $21.50 
One of the very first Azaleas to flower, opening rosy lavender flowers 
the same time as Forsythia, thus lengthening by several weeks the 
blooming period of the Azaleas. It will succeed in dry locations and it 
likes some lime. Can be grown quite successfully in slightly alkaline 
soils. Planted in front of a Forsythia, it makes a handsome combination. 
Louisa Hunnewell 15-18 in., Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $26.50 
Derived from a cross between Azalea Mollis and Azalea Japonica, this 
new variety is hardier than either parent and is more beautiful and 
floriferous. The huge clusters of buff-yellow flowers shading to salmon 
cenupietely cover the plants while they are In bloom. One of the 
showiest. 
Pontica 15-18 in. high, Each $2.00, Three $5.00, Doz. $16.50 
These are also called the Hardy Ghent Azaleas; they have always been 
popular. The orange, pink, copper, salmon and yellow shades of their 
blooms you must see to appreciate their wonderful beauty. The lus- 
frous leaves when young are covered with silky hair, and in autumn turn 
to dull red and brown. 
Schlippenbachi 15-18 in. high, Each $2.00, Three $5.00, Doz. $16.50 
(Royal Azalea). A vigorous plant 3 to 5 feet high, with very 
Ruger showy flowers of pale rose-pink, the upper petals lightly spotted 
wi rown. 
Mucronulata 



Buddleia Fortune. The best blue for cutting 
The showiest variety for the garden 
CNew Buoddleias 
New Blue Buddleia, Fortune 
Each $0.75, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
A 1936 introduction by Wayside Gardens. (Plant Patent No. 206.) 
Most everyone is familiar with the Butterfly Bush. Several varieties 
of it have been offered for a number of years. All of them had defects 
and many shortcomings. In Buddleia Fortune we believe we come very 
close to perfection. The bush or shrub is of very neat habit, about four 
feet high and four feet across. It possesses none of the undesirable 
wild and rough growing characteristics of the older varieties. The 
foliage of Buddleia Fortune is a deep, leathery dark green. The 
color is pure lilac with a brilliant orange eye in each tiny flower, 
thousands of which make up the sprays which are from 12 to 18 inches 
long. The flowers are produced in superabundance throughout the 
entire summer and autumn until stopped by frost. The flower sprays, 
instead of being flat on one side as in the old varieties, are fully 
round and in bloom from base to tip practically at the same time. The 
blooms of the older varieties are faded and brown at the bottom of 
the spray before the tips are in bloom. To see one of these plants in 
bloom is a sight worth while. The flowers may be cut with stem 2 to 3 
feet long and last in water for several days, which is not possible with 
older kinds. All of the old kinds wilt very quickly. Buddleia Fortune 
is a grand cut flower as well as a fine plant for the flower garden. 
Strong plants that will bloom this summer. 
New Pink Buddleia, Charming 
Strong flowering plants, Each $0.75, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A new shrub bearing throughout the late summer and autumn elegant 
long sprays covered with lovely lavender-pink blooms which, compared 
with other Buddleias introduced up to date, are distinctly pink. It 
received a Silver Medal from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. For 
September and October flowers we suggest pinching off the first flower 
spikes which develop in July to aid in the development of side 
branches which will bring a greater abundance of flowers during the 
autumn months. Like other Buddleias, this new variety attracts a great 
many colorful butterflies—a feature which accounts for the popular 
name of this showy, hardy shrub. Charming gives a wonderful effect 
in the garden and has exceptional value for house decoration. 
New Buddleia, Dubonnet 
Strong blooming plants, Each $0.75, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A glorious color—a counterpart of the popular French wine Dubonnet 
and a shade now very popular in dress fabrics. Glows a true red in 
sunshine and under artificial light. Firm, cylindrical spikes closely set 
with lovely blooms. Of erect growth, strong stemmed, with large leathery 
foliage, and a good late summer cut flower. 
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