Hardy Azalea Hollis 
The hardy Azalea Mollis are the aristocrats of the deciduous shrubs. In 
color they give an assortment of hues and wonderful pastel shades un- 
equalled by any other hardy shrub. The opportunities for using Azalea 
Mollis are almost unlimited. They work in perfectly in formal plantings, in 
front of the house, in the foreground of a shrub border or any foundation 
planting. Then again bold groups can be planted where their masses of 
color make telling effects. 
Culture: Azalea Mollis, contrary-to general belief, do not require an acid 
soil. Beautiful specimens are being grown in Chicago as well as in Des 
Moines, lowa. All they ask is a reasonably good garden soil and an occa- 
sional top dressing of cow manure to make them grow freely. They do not 
require a lot of water nor is it essential to prepare soils with a lot of peat 
or leaf mold. While they do quite weil in shade, they prefer full sun. To 
insure a heavy mass of blooms each year, it is recommended that the 
faded flowers be removed and not permitted to go to seed. Do not 
cultivate deeply as all Azaleas root quite close to the surface of the soil. 
Hardiness: Azalea Mollis are very hardy. Temperatures as low as ten 
degrees beiow zero will not kill them, but we recommend that if planted in 
sections of the country where these low temperatures prevail, the tops of 
the plants be protected with some cover such as a piece of burlap or cloth. 
Spring planting or fall planting is equally satisfactory. It is not necessary 
to lift and transplant Azalea Mollis with a ball of earth. They transplant 
and grow freely without. This makes shipping a simple and inexpensive 
matter. Mature plants depending on variety reach a height of 3 to 6 feet. 
Forcing or Growing Indoors: Azalea Mollis are easily grown in pots in 
a small greenhouse or even in a sunny window; a 5- or 6-inch flower pot 
is large enough. They come into bloom readily. Plants may be brought 
inside throughout the winter to provide you with bloom long before they 
burst into flower in the garden. Temperatures can be from 50 to 60 degrees. 
Ftady Azalea Hollis (Named Varieties 
Here we offer a collection of the finest colors in named varieties. These 
plants have been grafted and cre four years old. They are about 12 to 15 
inches in height, depending on the variety. Some are taller growers and 
some bushier than others, according to their habit and natural form. Each 
variety offered is a choice one and planted by the thousands in Europe 
where their value and merit has been appreciated for many years. 
Adrian Koster Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
This is another of Koster’s fine hybrids. The giant flower clusters are 
sparkling, coppery yellow. It is noted for its freedom of bioom and 
rich color effect. A superb variety that will never fail to give a good 
account of itself. 
Chevalier de Reali Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
This is considered by cory experts as the best pale yellow Azalea 
Mollis. Its lovely lemon-yellow flowers make a fine show over a long 
period and blend perfectly with the other varieties or it makes a good 
background for Tulips. 
Comte de Gomer Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Soft red shading to a shrimp-red would perhaps best describe the rare 
color of this variety. It combines well with the soft yellow and pink 
varieties and makes a perfect background for a group of white or pale 
yellow Tulips. We always note its free blooming habit. 
Directeur Moerlands Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Handsome clusters of soft pale yellow or apricot-yellow flowers in 
abundance. A beautiful variety. The soft color of its flowers blends 
readily with other spring flowers. 
Dr. M. Oosthock Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Here is one of the most brilliantly tinted hardy Azaleas. The flowers 
are fiery Azalea-pink with soft burnt-orange glow, almost creating a 
salmon effect. A fine grower and always blooms freely. 
Koster’s Brilliant Red 
This variety is unquestionably the reddest of the Azalea Maollis. Its 
fine clusters of flowers are almost vermilion-red and cover the plant 
completely. Be sure to plant it in full sunlight because when grown in 
the open it shows at its best. 
We have available a few specimen plants which are offered as follows: 
12-15 inches Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
15-18 inches Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
18-24 inches Each $3.50, Three $9.75, Doz. $35.00 
Lemonora Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
The upper flower petals are Indian yellow while the lower ones are a 
shade lighter and have a few small emerald-green spots in them. Flowers 
and flower clusters are large and a beautiful sight when in full bloom. 
This is one of the best of the pale yellow tinted varieties. 
Queen Emma Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
The large, individual flowers are grouped in big clusters which cover the 
plant completely. Color is deep apricot-yellow with soft buff-persimmon 
overtones, giving a fine, bright, yet soft effect. This is one of the 
much desired varieties. 
Queen Sophie Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
The fine flower heads of soft rosy salmon make this one of the out- 
standing varieties. Good pink shaded Azalea Mollis are few, but we 
consider this variety one of the best if not the best. 
Salmon Queen Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Deep peach-pink shading to sa!mon-pink overlaid with soft bronzy buff 
glow. This combination of pastel shadings is difficult to describe. 
Sufficient to say it is choice. Makes fine clusters of flowers which 
completely cover the plant when in full bloom. 
Htardy Azalea Hollis - - Gl ‘Colors Mixed 
The color range of our mixed Azalea Mollis runs through innumerable shades of copper, old gold, 
flame, yellow, red, amber and salmon-orange of the most brilliant hues. 
All plants offered are three years old or more, have nice flower buds and will bloom freely. The 
ultimate height of these mixed Mollis will run from 3 to 6 feet, depending on the habit of the plant. 
10-12 in. high 
12-15 in. high 
Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
zalea 
Kaempferi Hybrids (Torch Azalea) 
One of the most popular and most colorful. They are vigorous growers, © 
never failing to produce masses of pink and rose tinted flowers in May; 
excellent as a point of emphasis in the mixed shrubbery border and 
beautiful as a background for Tulips, as they bloom at the same time. 
15-18 in. high Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
18-24 in. high Each $5.00, Three $14.00, Doz. $50.09 
Poukhanensis 
A compact, low-growing Azalea which in late May produces such a 
profusion of fragrant, orchid-layender flowers. The plant is entirely 
hidden by its blossoms. It is easily one of the best hardy Azaleas for 
form as well as color and combines brilliantly with the yellow shades of 
Azalea Mollis. / 
12-15 in. high Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
15-18 in. high Each $5.00, Three $14.00, Doz. $50.00 
Schlippenbachi (Royal Azalea) . 
This variety responds to the same treatment as Azalea Mollis. It does 
not require an acid soil and as for hardiness, we believe it to be even 
hardier than Azalea Mollis. It is a vigorous plant, growing to an ulti- 
mate height of 3 to 5 feet, with very large, showy flowers of pale rose- 
pink, the upper petals lightly spotted with brown. This is one of the 
earliest Azaleas to flower and it blooms several weeks before Azalea 
Mollis, producing big, Rhododendron-like flowers. Does very well in 
quite deep shade. ; 
Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
15-18 in. high 
18-24 in. high Each $5.00, Three $14.00, Doz. $50.00 
15-18 in. high 
18-24 in. high 
Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
Hk y brid Rhododendrons 
Hybrid Rhododendrons do not require Shade, in fact they do just as well 
in full sun. They are easy to grow but do require an acid soil, free from 
lime. The most effective plantings are those in masses combining all colors 
for contrast and interest. The gorgeous flowers of these beloved broad- 
leaved evergreens assume shades and tints to fit any color scheme and are 
suitable for large or small home plantings. 
Rhododendron Hybrids are unquestionably among the most magnificent 
of flowering shrubs. Their fine, evergreen, leathery foliage has a majestic 
dignity, which proves most effective during the winter months. 
We offer a fine lot of flowering plants in two sizes in various 
shades of deep rose-pink, soft rosy lilac, crimson, white, lavender 
and bright red. They will be furnished with names attached to 
each plant. 
Rhododendron Named Hybrids 
Rhododendron Named Hybrids 
12-15 inches tall, Each $4.00 
15-18 inches tall, Each $5.00 
To help you prepare a more acid soil for the growing 
of Rhododendrons, we offer Wayside Gardens Soil 
Conditioner. Please see page 7. 
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