PLANTING 
First requirement is perfect drainage; next is never plant them more 
than an inch deeper than they were in the nursery: next, dig a hole a foot 
larger than the ball as well as deeper and plant the balled plant in pure peat. 
As an economy measure, you May mix sand with the peat. Rotten wood mixed 
with leaf mold is tops, too. Also put a handful of some high phosphoric acid 
fertilizer in the bottom of the hole and mix well with the soil for this has 
little osmotic pressure and should be put down deep where roots will get 
at it. Other fertilizers are beneficial on top of the soil but I do not reeommend 
manure because of the alkaline reaction. Some of this alkalinity can be 
neutralized by composting with fir sawdust which in its decomposition uses 
up the soil nitrogen. So if you must use sawdust, get it a year old, being wet 
all winter, and then use considerable ammonium sulphate on it before plac- 
ing. This goes for any use of sawdust. 
THESE RHODODENDRON VARIETIES ARE NOT HARDY FOR MY 
EASTERN CUSTOMERS - - - RECOMMENED ONLY FOR THE WEST 
PACIFIC SLOPE AS ZERO WEATHER TAKES OFF ALL THE 
FLOWER BUDS AND MAY KILL SOME VARIETIES. 
Remember—when buying a Rhododendron plant, it is for a lifetime. For 
that reason it most certainly does not pay to buy any but the best varieties 
and not too many very similar varieties. They are very easy to move so can 
be taken with you if you move even if very large plants. 
I really believe that you cannot improve on this selection. 
AZOR—A very late flowering salmon pink of huge size and is variable. I 
Heueve loam offering top strain: Size: 16 to 24 inches... $7.50 
BETTY WORMALL—One of the best having huge flowers in a tall built-up 
truss with very good to glossy foliage. A very beautiful clear pink, this 
should not have sun or color will fade. Size 16 to 18 inches... $6.00 
18 to 24 inches_____. $9.00 
BLUE PETER—This is a much sought after variety with its rich dark 
green foliage and pale violet blooms heavily blotched with deer violet. 
14stos lo unches. Hach. $7.50 
BRITTANIA—A very strong bright rose red blooming mid-season. Having 
a perfect plant habit. Its bright color and always blooming quality have 
made it one of the most popular varieties. Slow grower. Should have full 
Shade. I have all sizes of the variety up to 3% x 3% feet at $20.00 each. 
18 to 24 inches. Each_____- $7.50 
C. B. VAN NESS—Light red waxy blooms which last a very long time, 
finally fading to a light-pink. Very heavy bloomer, too. 14 to 16 inches_$5.00 
CHRISTMAS CHEER —A light pink that blooms with the crocus and if in a 
protected location is a gorgeous sight when not many flowers are in bloom 
pee SO ec pring sinches. 2s owe er $7.00 
CORNUBIA —Another very early blood red rhododendron that should have 
protection but as it will stand considerable sun it is not so hard to find 
a warm wall to plant against. Fast grower. 12 to 14 inches... $5.00 
POntOEZO AN Ch esen. $6.00 
DAYDREAM—Rich scarlet large trumpet-shaped blooms. This is another 
Griersonianum hybrid that blooms from small plants and grows fast. 
16 to 18 inch branches... $10.00 
DIANA (Dutch Variety)—Huge pale yellow blooms with very glossy foliage, 
upright plants must become fair size before blooming. 14 to 18 inches $8.00 
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