







HARDY AZALEA MOLLIS 22s Bfsisas 1s Gs 
aa | # Hardy Azaleas. In our 
opinion this is the best and most satisfactory Azalea suitable for 
planting in the northern states. Plants are dwarf, bushy, and well 
branched. The opportunities for using them are almost unlimited. 
Their graceful habit of growth permits their use advantageously 
in informal plantings, either in wooded areas or in shrub borders. 
They also make an ideal foundation planting. 
Flowers are large, about 2% inches in diameter, appearing in 
bunches at the ends of the shoots. Their innumerable shades of 
orange, flame-yellow, and salmon-orange of the most brilliant hues 
will make of your garden a veritable kaleidoscope of color in May. 
Plants attain a height of about 2 feet. While hardy in the north, 
a little mulch in the fall will induce more profuse blooming the 
following season. In assorted colors only. Strong, 9 to 12 in., 
plooming size plants, only 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
Also Sturdy, 12 to 15 in. bushes, Balled and Burlapped, every 
one having bloom buds, a bargain at $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
Culture: Azaleas are easily grown if a few simple rules are 
carefully followed. Plant preferably in partial shade, but avoid a 
dense shade. Soil with an acid reaction is essential. A condition 
poisonous to the plant is produced from a lime or alkalin soil. 
Before planting in such a location, remove the original soil and 
add a generous amount of leaf-mold or peat moss, mixing with 
soil containing no alkali. The ideal soil acidity may be secured by 
planting in a bed prepared with a liberal quantity of Sodus Acid 
Humus (See Page 12 for price and description of this material). 
An annual top dressing of well-rotted stable manure spread 
around each plant in the fall will help to produce more abundant 
blooms. Remove faded flowers at once, never letting blooms go to 
seed. Never cultivate, but of course keep all weed growth removed. 
Water freely in dry weather, as sufficient water is necessary to 
keep the roots moist, but do not let them stand in surplus water. 
Good drainage is an essential. 
FIRETHORN (Pyracantha coccinea Lalandi). 
tive of all the fruiting evergreen shrubs. 
Bears attractive large trusses of white flowers during late spring, 
followed by an abundance of brilliant orange-scarlet berries 
which remain nearly all winter. Has a compact habit of 
growth, with bright green foliage lasting the year round. An 
ideal plant for foundation planting when soil is dry. Plants 
can be trimmed to fit any position. Prefers a sandy soil and 
warm location. As it is difficult to successfully transplant 
old or large bushes, we furnish only young stock which is 
readily established. Strong, 2-yr., 15 to 18 in. bushes, B & B, 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 

GARLAND FLOWER (Daphne Cneorum). These 
shrubs are of dwarf, 
spreading habit, seldom growing over 12 inches high. They 
produce beautiful trails of blue-green foliage. Each branch 
and stem is tipped with dense clusters of delicately fragrant, 
rose-pink flowers, completely covering the plant during April 
and May, and again in early autumn, some plants continu- 
ing to bloom late into November. 
Tt is unequalled as an edging plant in 
or shrubs; also splendid as a low hedge along garden walks 
and around flower beds. Ideal for rock gardens as well. 
Sturdy, 2-yr., 9 to 12 in. plants, balled in earth or peat moss, 
only 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
RHODODENDRON CATAWSBIENSE 
The finest and hardiest of all Rhododendrons. Can be success- 
fully grown in northern states. In June every branch has a 
huge cluster of lavender-purple blooms, 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter. The leathery, evergreen leaves provide a rich back- 
ground of dark green amongst the dazzling colors of sum- 
mer, and lend a bit of color to the drab landscape of winter. 
Prefers a partially shaded location, and can be grown in 
dense shade as well. Requires a rather acid soil for best 
results. Well rooted, 10 to 12 in., field-grown plants, only 65c 
each; 3 for $1.65. 
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WHITTEN’S 
HEAVY ROOTED, 
FIELD GROWN 
SHRUBS 
ARE THE BEST BUY 
Azalea Mollis 
BARGAIN 
No. 27 
1 Azalea Mollis, 
9 to 12 in. 
1 Rhododendron 
Catawbiense 
10 to 12 in. 
1 Garland Flower 
9 to 12 in. 
$1.39 
Net, Not Prepaid 
Firethorn 
Rhododendron Catawbiense 
