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The following list contains the dwarf and low growing types which are suited for 
the rock garden, the front of the shrub border, or as low shrubs in the foundation plant- 
ing around the home. 
DWARF and LOW-GROWING RHODODENDRONS 
Shades of Pink 
ARTHUR J. IVENS (Williamsianum x Houlstonii) 
This is a dwarf compact grower reminiscent of Bowbells, but with larger leaves and 
flowers. The shallow bell shaped blossoms, 3 inches wide, are a beautiful shade of 
Persian Rose. Blooms about the middle of April and ultimately attains from 3 to 4 
6''-9" $6.00; 9-12" $7.00 
feet in height. 
BOWBELLS (Corona x Williamsianum) 
A delightful compact hybrid which is gaining in popularity each year. It has neat 
rounded foliage and gracefully pendant bell-shaped flowers of rich pink. The young 
growths which follow are a striking bronze—much like the young shoots on Andro- 
meda. Bowbells becomes a rounded shrublet of 4 feet and blooms in May. 
6”-9” $5.00; 9”-12” $6.00 
CORONA Bets*< F-3 aac 
A neat growing bushy hybrid with tall trusses of delightful 
coral pink flowers. Blooms in April-May and eventually be- 
comes a wide shrub 4 to 5 feet high. 
9"-12" $5.00; 12-15" $6.00 
GOBLIN B-form (Break of Day x Griersonianum) 
Here is an unusual shade of deep salmon rose in flowers of 
great substance which are carried gracefully on loose trusses 
of 7 widely funnel-shaped blossoms. The plant has an open 
spreading habit and will attain maturity at about 5 feet. 
Blooms the middle of May. 9"-12" $6.00; 12-15" $7.00 
JOCK—See New Introductions, page 6. 
PEMAKOENSE IRAE A ales) 5 O.5% 
This species from Eastern Tibet is unique in that it spreads 
by underground stems much like a Pernettya. It is barely a 
foot in height and makes a charming ground cover with in- 
dividually large open flowers up to 2 inches wide and a pleas- 
ing pinkish mauve. Blooms in early April and is a nice com- 
panion for the large leaved Bergenia crassifolia. 
6”-S" $5.00; 9”-12” $6.00 
RACIL—See New Introductions, page 6. 
Shades of Red 
ARTHUR OSBORN 
(didymum x Griersonianum) Bae El -3 ok 
A dwarf compact hybrid raised in the famous Royal Botanic 
Gardens at Kew. The dull green foliage is an excellent foil 
for the tubular dark scarlet flowers. This low growing shrub 
blooms in June. 6-9" $6.00; 9-12" $7.00 
CARMEN—See New Introductions, page 6. 
GOBLIN Red form 
This seedling out of the Goblin cross has shown great promise 
as a semi-dwarf shrub. It is identical in every respect to the 
salmon rese Goblin except for the brilliant orange scarlet 
flowers. Easy of cultivation and a grand form. 
0-12".S6.0039127-15"" $7.00 
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MOONSTONE 
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This species from S.W.. China is highly regarded by British 
hybridists and an excellent parent for a new race of dwarf 
red Rhododendrons. It rarely exceeds 3 feet in height and 
has a compact habit with dull green felted leaves and large 
scarlet crimson bell-shaped flowers. Blooms toward the 
end of April. 2"-4" $2.50; 4-6" $4.50 
HUMMING BIRD 
(haematodes x Williamsianum) Geis sock 
A true dwarf with rounded leaves and gracefully pendant bell- 
shaped flowers of cherry red. Here is an excellent companion 
for Moonstone, Bowbells, and others of the Williamsianum 
clan. It will reach a height of 2 feet in time, although it is 
very slow growing. Blooms in mid-April. 
4"-6" $6.00; 6-9" $7.00 
IMPI—See New Introductions, page 6. 
MAY DAY (haematodes x Griersonianum) C ****; H-3 xxxx 
One of the very finest introductions to date. It is low growing, 
becoming a spreading shrub up to 4 feet high and a natural 
for foundation planting. The cerise scarlet flowers are of 
excellent substance and very freely produced in early May, 
literally covering the plant with blossoms. Certainly worthy 
of the 4 stars accorded it by the British and American So- 
cieties 9”-12 $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
Blue and Lavender Shades 
AUGFAST (Augustinii x fastigiatum) By Rtoh 
Here is a delightful small shrub for the front of the border. 
The lovely blue flowers are freely produced in early April. 
It does best in slight shade, where the blossoms show to good 
advantage, and ultimately becomes 5 feet. 
6-9" $6.00; 9"-12" $7.00 
BLUE DIAMOND (lIntrifast x Augustinii) BaAee 
One of the finest blue flowering shrubs in existence. It is of 
moderate growth, possibly attaining a height of 3 feet and 
quite compact in habit. The numerous lavender blue flowers 
are freely produced in mid-April. 6-9" $6.00; 9-12" $7.00 
BLUE TIT (impeditum x Augustinii) Bieee Hino xox 
This is an outstanding hybrid of dense low growth which 
rarely exceeds 2% feet when grown in full sun. Under shade 
it may become 4 feet. The myriad of flowers are a pleasing 
light blue, appearing in mid-April. They are most effective 
when planted in groups and allowed to form a solid group. You 
will find it makes an admirable small informal hedge. 
6”-S” $4.00; 9”-12” $5.00 
White and Light Colored Types 
BRIC-A-BRAC (leucaspis x moupinense) H-3 xxx 
This dainty Rhododendron shows great promise as a new 
dwarf hybrid for the smaller garden or foreground of the 
border. The large flat pure white 2%" flowers are produced 
in pairs at the terminals of the new growths and their beauty 
is enhanced by the conspicuous chocolate anthers. Bric-a-brac 
blooms about the middle cf March and seems impervious to 
the weather. Ultimately 3 feet high. 6'-9" $6.00; 9”-12" $7.00 
CILPINENSE (ciliatum x moupinense) (eee TT adie x 
A charming low growing hybrid with clean good looking 
foliage. Quantities of funnel shaped blossoms appear in early 
April and the large pink flushed flowers are funnel shaped 
and become white as they mature. A very attractive plant 
which looks grand at any time in the front of the border. Its 
ultimate height is about 3 feet. 6"-9" $4.50; 9-12" $5.50 
