MARS 
MEDIUM SHADES OF RED—Ceniinued 
GLOWING EMBERS (Griersonianum x Romany Chal) 
Henny & Brydon No. 172. A four star species and a first class 
hybrid combined to make an outstanding Rhododendron. 
The brilliant geranium scarlet flowers, of excellent substance, 
are carried in tight trusses of from 10 to 12 flowers. The fo- 
liage is dull green with an upright habit. The flowers appear 
in early June. Highly recommended. : 
9"-12" $6.00; 12-15" $7.00 
GRENADIER—See New Introductions, page 6. 
IBEX (Griersonianum x pocophorum) , 
Described in the 1948 Rhododendron Year Book as follows: 
“An attractive plant with dome shaped trusses of about 10 
funnel shaped flowers of Delft rose. The corolla is 2 inches 
long and 3 inches broad with dark spotting in the upper 
petals.” Our stock was obtained from Exbury and the flowers 
opened on April 6th. They tally with the official description in 
every respect except that the flowers opened a scarlet and 
faded to a deep rose. 9-12" $6.00; 12-15" $7.00 
MATADOR 
IVANHOE (Chanticleer x Griersoniaum) 
Described in the 1946 Rhododendron Year Book as follows: 
“Tine trusses of wide campanulate flowers, about 3% inches 
across of a brilliant red color, very faintly mottled on the upper 
petals in a darker shade of the same red.” An Exbury hybrid 
of medium habit blooming in May. 9'-12" $6.00; 12’-15" $7.00 
JEAN MARIE DE MONTAGUE B 
Here is a variety that possesses all the attributes of a four star 
hybrid. It ultimately becomes a rounded shrub some 6 feet 
high with dull green handsome foliage which is most orna- 
mental. The rounded trusses of bright crimson flowers are a 
joy to behold and appear towards the middle of May. This 
variety is highly recommended and ought to be in every 
collection. 9-12" $5.00; 12-15" $6.00 
J. H. VAN NES 
Handsome foliage and large trusses of soft red blossoms make 
this one of the most popular of the medium growing hybrids. 
The flowers are brightened by the light shading in the throat, 
making a cheerful sight in early May. 
9”-12" $5.00; 12-15" $6.00 
KARKOV (Griersonianum x Red Admiral) 
Described in the 1947 Rhododendron Year Book as: “A very 
attractive variety with a compact globular truss of about 16 
flowers on short glandular pedicels. The funnel shaped five 
lobed corolla is 3 inches long and measures 3% inches across 
the crimped and waved mouth. In color it is a uniform car- 
mine rose, faintly and evenly spotted.” Dull green foliage; 
blooms in May. 9-12" $6.00; 12-15" $7.00 
MARS 1B} wholes Tal soroee 
Here is a wonderful dark true red with tight compact trusses 
that bloom in late May. Compact habit, large dark green 
leaves and becoming 6 feet high. This Rhododendron with- 
stood 10 degrees below zero and no damage was done to either 
foliage or flower buds. 9"-12" $5.00; 12'-15" $6.00 
MATADOR (strigillosum x Griersonianum) 
Described in the 1946 Rhododendron Year Book as follows: 
“The truss contains 10 or 12 broadly funnel shaped flowers 
21% inches long and 3 inches wide at the mouth. The color is 
Turkey Red and the three upper lobes of the corolla are faintly 
spotted.” Blooms in April and was raised by Lord Abercon- 
way. 9"-12" $7.50 
RADIUM—See New Introductions, page 6. 
ROMANY CHAL 
(Moser’s Maroon x eriogynum) Beet eeeld ona 
A medium growing hybrid with handsome foliage and full 
rounded trusses of rich crimson scarlet flowers which open 
in early June. An absolute must for a late red and very highly 
recommended. 9”-12" $6.00; 12’’-15"' $7.00 
TALLY HO (Griersonianum x eriogynum) C ****; H-5 xxxx 
Wherever it can be grown this outstanding variety is well 
worth a place in every collection. The flowers are bright 
scarlet, the color of a huntsman’s coat, and open in June. The 
plant has attractive foliage and a bushy habit. It is limited to 
sheltered gardens in the Pacific coast and Long Island, or 
similar climates. 9"-12" $5.00; 12’'-15"" $6.00 
NAOMI 
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