Rhododendrons 

The wealth of dark green glossy foliage serves 
as a background to the numerous large clusters of 
gorgeous flowers which appear in Spring and early 
Summer. Color range in Red, Pink, White, and 
Purple, in every shade and tint. 
The following list includes many of the well-known. 
time-tested varieties, as well as a limited number of 
the English Hybrids. 
The asterisks (*) indicate the rating of variety 
as given by the British Rhododendron Association. 
The letters A, B, and C are used as a guide in the 
selection of the site for planting. Those marked “A” 
are hardy and may be planted in full exposure, if 
desired. Those with “B” classification should have 
some protection to be grown to best advantage. Va- 
rieties marked “C” must have protection from the 
sun; hardy along coast and in warm gardens 
** ALICE (B)—Rich deep pink with large conical 
trusses. Excellent foliage and compact growth. 
Blooms early mid-season. 10-12 inch $3.00; 15-18 
inch $5.00. 
“<BRAUTY OF LITTLEWORTH (B)—Immense 
white flowers with crimson markings at the base of 
petals fading to white. May blooming. 8-10 inch 
$4.50; 15-18 ineh $7.50. 
*** BETTY WORMALD (C)—Pink with purple 
blotch on upper petals, blooming in May. 8-10 inch 
$4.00; 15-18 inch $7.00. 
**kEX BOW BELL (B)—Beautiful clear pink, com- 
pact habit of growth, blooming in early June. 8-10 
inch $4.50 ; 12-15 ineh $7.50. 
***BRITTANIA (C)—Bright crimson red. Large 
clusters of gloxinia-shaped blossoms. Low spread- 
ing habit of growth, blooming in June. 10-12 inch 
$5.00; 12-15 inch $7.50. 
*** BUTTERFLY (B)—Pale lemon flowers with 
chocolate blotch. Open habit of growth, blooming in 
May. 8-10 inch $4.50; 12-15 inch $7.50. 
*<BULSTRODE PARK (C)—Dark red, vigorous 
habit, flowering in-late May. 10-12 inch $4.50; 15-18 
ineh $6.50. 
**O, B. VAN NES (C)—Dark searlet trusses, at- 
tractive foliage, blooming in late May. 8-10 inch 
$4.50; 12-15 inch $7.50. 
**ECTLIATUM (C)—A small spreading shrub 
White flowers, tinged with rose, bloom in early 
spring. 122159 ineh #$7.50. 
ers, large foliage; blooms in early Spring. Needs pro- 
tection during extremely cold weather. 10-12 inch 
$4.50; 15-18 inch $6.50. 
**CQORONA (B)—Compact rather dwarf habit of 
erowth, coral pink trusses appearing in late May. 
8-10 inch $4.50; 12-15 inch $7.50. 
COUNTESS OF ATHLONE (B)—Immense trusses 
of orchid-colored flowers during April and May. At- 
tractive foliage; finest of its class. 18-24 inch $6.50. 
**COUNTESS OF DARBY (B)—Appealing rose- 
pink. 8-10 inch $3.50; 12-15 inch $6.50. 
**CYNTHIA (B) — Large rosy-ecrimson flowers. 
Strong grower. 10-12 inch $3.50; 15-18 inch $5.50. 
**k DR, STOCKER (C) — Immense creamy white 
flowers, blooming in April. 10-12 inch $4.50; 15-18 
inch $7.50. 
*DONCASTER (B) — Dwarf-growing variety of 
brilliant scarlet, blooming in late May or June. 12-15 
inch $5.50; 18-24 inch $7.50. 
*k**RARL OF ATHLONE (B)—Bright blood-red 
bells on tall upright branches. 10-12 inch $6.50. 
***RLSPETH (B)—Scarlet buds fading to rich 
apricot. Blossoms in May. 8-10 inch $4.50; 15-18 
inch $7.50. 
*“ESSEX SCARLET (B)—Deep, crimson-searlet. 
10-12 inch $4.50; 12-15 inch $6.50. 


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