Acid Loving SHRUBS 
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 am- 
monia, one to three pounds, or our Acid Peat offered below, 
sprinkled evenly over a square yard of surface and spaded in. ' 
Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys 
HYBRID RHODODENDRON 
Rhododendrons have long been considered one of the most 
striking shrubs, but we are now offering the ‘“‘Aristocrat’’ of all 
of them in this beautiful Hybrid, Dr. Dresselhuys, which we 
consider the very finest strain of these majestic, broad-leaved 
evergreens. In May and June, every branch has magnificent 
clusters of handsome, bright red flowers of enormous size, often 
4 to 6 inches across. These are hardy and can be successfully 
grown in the northern climates. This Rhododendron will solve 
your problem for shady locations as it will grow and do well 
F without much sunlight. Their shapely evergreen foliage of 
FCP Pe VES EE healthy green, makes them one of the best evergreen shrubs, 
for they are also beautiful when not in bloom. Balled and bur- 
lapped, 12-15 in. shrubs, $2.75 each. 
BLUE HYDRANGEA 
Loveliest Novelty Ever Introduced. Immense blooms of most 
charming blue color imaginable. Flowers in great profusion. 
Blooms pink flowers on the one-year stems, followed by blue on 
the two-year wood. Cover in winter to protect from frost. Fine, 
8-10 inch bushes, 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
AMERICAN HOLLY 
(Ilex Opaca.) An evergreen tree which has been acclimated 
to northern states. A moderate grower with spreading, short 
branches tapering upwards to a narrow 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, 
95c each; 3 for $2.70. 
DAPHNE CNEORUM 
(Garland Flower.) Very dwarf 
shrub, 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 sum- 
mer. Hardy but should be given a 
sunny location in northern states. 
Strong, 8-10 in. Balled in Moss, 
95c each; 3 for $2.70. 































Rhododendron 
DAPHNE MEZEREUM 
(Winter Daphne.) Here is a shrub 
that blooms with the earliest of 
spring flowers. Snowdrops are not 
ahead of Winter Daphne in 
blooming season. Has a delight- 
ful, and slightly spicy fragrance. 
The rosy blooms occur in beauti- 
ful clusters along the upright 
stems. Hardy. A charming addition to 
your garden. Ultimate height 3-4 ft. 
Fine, 3-yr., 5-12 in. shrubs, 75c each; Blue 
3 for $2.10. Hydrangea 
Ackerman’s PEAT MOSS 
Peat Moss is decomposed, concentrated leaf-mold 
and decayed vegetation. Holds seven times its weight 
in moisture, and is invaluable as a humus-adding 
material for both the lawn and garden. It is an acid 
peat which we highly recommend for use in planting 
Evergreens, Rhododendrons, Azalea, and Blueberries, 
or anything which requires an acid soil. We offer 
same in two-bushel quantities, put up in a bag, which 
weighs about 50-60 pounds. Price: 1 Bag, $1.00 net, 
not subject to cash discount. This material shipped by 
freight unless otherwise instructed. 
Daphne Cneorum Mezereum 


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