GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
AZALEA HINO—Crimson 
A large, showy, crimson red, clear color 
which does not fade. Hardier and more 
vigorous than Hinodigiri. The foliage is 
large iand glossy, dark green in color. An 
excellent grower with sturdy, upright 
growing branches. 2% in. pot plants 70c 
each, LO for $6.50: 
RHODODENDRONS 
The Rhododendrons are acid soil loving 
plants. As in the case with most broad 
leaf evergereens the plant grows best in 
protected areas. Windswept locations 
should be avoided. Rhododendrons like 
rich, well drained soil that is rich in or- 
ganic matter. Neutral or sub-acid soil can 
be improved by use of Aluminum Sulphate. 
An acid peat, pine needles and oak leaves 
are all recommended sas mulching materi- 
al. Many varieties of Rhododendrons ire 
found in the United States. Some are Na- 
tives of the Eastern Mountain chain from 
Pennsylvania to Florida. Many of the hy-— 
brids listed are from crosses of our well 
known R.. Catawbiense and a large flower- 
ing Oriental ispecies R. Arboreum. More 
than fifty varieties in shades of white, 
pink, lavender and red are known among 
nurserymen. 
The following are 2 year old grafted 
stock: 
Caractacus—Purplish crimson, beautiful 
large flowering variety., ‘Smooth, waxy 
folliage. Height 5 ft. 
Dr. H. ©. Dresselhirys—Crimson, one of 
the best in this color. Height 5 ft. 
Dr. V. H. Rutgers—Red, slightly fringed. 
Height 4 to 5 ft. 
Fastucsum Flora Plena—Double mauve. 
A good reliable grower. Good foliage. 
large flowers. Height 5 to 6 ft. 
Madam Carvahlo—lLarge, waxy white 
flowers. Large ‘glossy foliage. One of 
the best whites. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
Parson’s Gloriosum—Rosy lilac. A good 
healthy grower. Carries large flower 
trusses well above the foliage. 
Parscn’s Grandifiorum — Purplish rose. 
Very large flowers carried well above 
the foliage. Good grower. Height 6 ft. 
Professor F. Bettex—A very fine” red. 
Well liked by many that see it. 
TRANSPLANTS—2 year old, 8 to 12 in., 
shipped with natural peat ball. $2.00 
each, 10 for $18.75. Supply limited. 
Hybrid Seedlings—There are seedlings 
from the above named varieties and 
others. In selecting our seed we have 
obtained some very fine varieties from 
our crosses. These run in shades of 
white, pink and reds. 
TRANSPLANTS—3-4 in., 40c¢ each, 10 for 
$3.75. 100 for $35.00. 
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YOUNG RHODODENDRON HYBRID 
KAL LATIFOLIA (Mountain Laurel) 
Native of the Appalachian Mountains. 
Grows into a compact, symmetrical shrub, 
densely covered with foliage. Leaves 
medium sized, glossy and unchanging 
throughout the year. When in bloom the 
plants are literally bouquets of lovely cup- 
shaped flowers ranging from almost white 
to deep pink in color on individual speci- 
mens. Effective singly or in mass plant- 
ings. Very hardy and desirable. Re- 
quires damp, loose, acid joil, humus, con- 
siderable shade. Easily the finest flower- 
ing evergreen grown. 
TRANSPLANTS—3-10 in., 450e¢ each, 10 
fore o4:0 07 2-louing bB... $3720, 
RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM 
(Rosebay Rhodcdendron ) 
Evergreen shrub with large showy 
leaves and blush-white flowers in July. 
This plant requires an acid soil, humus, 
damp loose culture, as the roots feed at 
the surface, so do not hoe around them. 
Does well under Oak, Cherry, and Birch 
trees, but avoid Beech and Maple. To get 
the required acid condition on lime’ or 
sweet soils use a quantity of peat around 
the roots when planting, or pliant all in 
peat. This is a wonderful shrub for mass 
effects. 
TRANSPLANTS—8-10 in., 75c each, 10 
for $7.00; 18-24 in’, BB:., $3.65 each; 
2-3 ft., BB., $4.85 each: 
