Group One 
New Introductions 
The Exbury hybrids and other new introductions 
are included in Group One. Stock of the plants in 
this group is exceedingly scarce, therefore, we are 
limiting our sales to one plant per customer. Since 
in many instances only a few plants are available 
this season, we urge that orders be placed early to 
avoid disappointment this planting’ season. 
Prices: 9 to 12 inch—$7.50 each, except 
where noted | 
Exbury Hybrids 
During his lifetime, the late Lionel de Rothschild 
made one thousand, two hundred and ten Rhodo- 
dendron crosses. He was a perfectionist and any of 
his hybrids which did not comply with his high 
standards were ruthlessly destroyed and as a result 
the Exbury gardens contain the very best of his. 
creations. Only the finest parents were selected and 
the quality of his hybrids are ample proof of his 
keen judgment and foresight in making a cross. To 
give an example of his thoroughness, Mr. de Roth- 
schild would use only the best of the species and in 
many instances would inbreed the specigs itself to 
obtain a superior parent, or he would’ drive con- 
siderable distances to collect pollen for use on a 
selected plant. Such diligence is reflected in the 
superior hybrids which he has left behind as a 
fitting monument to his skill and patience. We are 
indeed proud and consider ourselves fortunate to 
have the privilege of offering these items from 
Exbury which are the result of a lifetime of study 
and effort on the part of Lionel de Rothschild, one 
of England’s most outstanding breeders of modern 
Rhododendrons. 
We wish to bring to your attention the fact that 
the plants offered are CLONES AND NOT SEED- 
LING FORMS of the cross. They have been propa- 
gated from scions and plants imported directly 
from Exbury. It is important to realize that a 

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