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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 as mulching materi- 
al. Many varieties of Rhododendrons sare 
found in the United States. Some are Na- 
tives of the Eastern Mountain chain from 
Pennsylvania to Florida. Many of the hy- 
brids are from crosses of our well known 
R. Catawbiense and a large flowering 
Oriental species R. Arboreum. More than 
fifty varieties in shades of white, pink, 
lavender and red are known among nur- 
serymen. 
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., 40¢ each, 10 for 
$3.75, 100 for $35.00. 
TRANSPLANTS — 5-8”, 
$1.80 70c each, 8 for 

GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 

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 soil, humus, con- 
siderable shade. Easily the finest flower- 
ing evergreen grown. 
TRANSPLANTS-—-8-10 in., 50c¢ each, 10 
for $4.00, 
RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM 
(Rosebay Rhododendron ) 
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 plant all in 
peat. This is a wonderful shrub for mass 
effects. 
TRANSPLANTS—8-10 in., 75e each, 10 
for $7.00; 18-24 in., BB., $3.65 each; 
Please Note: Grafts of many named 
varieties will be ready for fall shipment. 
