Rhododendron Chtawbiense 


USE ACKERMAN’S PEAT MOSS FOR ACID-LOVING SHRUBS. SEE PAGE 13 


BROADLEAF EVERGREENS and ACID LOVING SHRUBS, 
such as Azalea, Daphne, Rhododendrons and Holly, grow best in an 
acid soil. This condition can be induced by application of aluminum ~ 
sulphate, one-half to one pound, or sulphate of ammonia, one to three . 
pounds, sprinkled evenly over a square yard of surface and spaded in. 
(Garland Flower). Very dwarf shrub, — 
Daphne Cneorum with spreading branches covered with 
blue-green leaves. Almost evergreen. Each branch and stem is tipped © 
with dense clusters of rose-pink, deliciously fragrant flowers, in April 
and May, and at intervals during the summer. Hardy but should be — 
given a sunny location in northern states, Strong, 8-10 in. bushes, balled 
in peat and burlapped, at only 85c each; 3 for $1.50. ai, ae 
Strikingly beautiful. A flaming mass of orange, 
Azalea Mollis yellow or red bloom during May. The large, 
214 inch flowers appear in bunches at the ends of the shoots. Hardy. — 
Grows about 2 feet high, and does well in both sunny and partially 
shaded locations. These are hybrids and no particular color can be 
guaranteed. Strong, 8-10 in. bushes, 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
MH The hardiest of all 
Rhododendron Catawbiense 27< joyce al 
be successfully grown in northern climates. The Rhododendron is an 
ornamental shrub that will solve your problem for shady locations as it 
will grow and do well without much sunlight. In June, every branch 
has large clusters of rose-purple blooms 4 to 6 inches across. The 
foliage is the most beautiful of the Rhododendrons, is evergreen all year © 
through. Guaranteed field-grown. Twice-transplanted stock, 8-10 in. 
bushes, only 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
American Aolly (Ilex Opaca). An evergreen tree which ‘has 
been acclimated to northern states. A mod- 
erate grower with spreading, short branches tapering upwards to a nar- 
row head. Broad, oak-like shiny evergreen leaves with spiny teeth. Bush 
is covered with.red berries in the fall, which remain on the branches — 
nearly all winter. Transplanted, field-grown, 15-18 in stock, 80c each; 
3 for $2.25. 
There is no other fruiting evergreen shrub that is so 
Firethorn attractive throughout the year as this Firethorn. This 
shrub has a compact habit of growth, very attractive bright green 
foliage, which stays on all winter. It has large trusses of white flowers © 
in the summer, followed by brilliant orange-scarlet berries, which per- 
sist all winter. Hardiest of the Firethorns. 15-18 in. shrubs, $1.00 each; ; 
2 for $1.75. 



“UNUSUAL GARDEN 
BARGAIN No. 24 
1 Azalea Mollis 
1 American Holly 
1 Rhododendron Vcatawblense 
$1.30 
Net, Not Prepaid. 

American Holly 

