Hybrid Rhododendrons 
OUR RHODODENDRONS MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED 
IMPORTED DIRECT FROM HOLLAND 
These fine specimen plants we are proud to 
offer you as an outstanding value. They are 
beautiful, low branched bushy plants, have sur- 
vived severe winters and dry summers out in the 
open. Many show buds READY TO BLOOM 
THIS SPRING. Rhododendrons being still scarce, 
we were fortunate in securing an excellent selec- 
tion, many varieties in all colors, from deep red, 
purple, white, pink to lilac, ete. 
RHODODENDRONS 
Where to Plant 
Hybrid Rhododendrons should be planted in 
full sun or part shade. They have a tendency to 
grow leggy and bloom sparsely in too much 
shade. The north side of the house is fine— 
with plenty overhead light. 
Wherever you plant your rhododendrons, keep 
them well mulched until they begin mulching 
themselves, probably 3 or 4 years. Never plant 
rhododendrons where they will not be properly 
drained—soggy soil is their worst enemy. 
Size 
The age of the Rhododendron has not so much 
to do with its size as some varieties grow more 
compact than others and really should be 
grouped into three classes: low, medium, tall. 
Superb Varieties—Your Choice 
FOUR TO FIVE YEAR OLD PLANTS 
Many with buds. Nice size for beginning or adding to your collection. 
CARACTACUS. Warm crimson with a tinge of 
purple throughout. Free flowering. Though 
a compact grower, it is one of the largest 
growing hybrids. 
CATAWBIENSE BOURSALT. Pleasing _ bluish- 
violet medium size flowers, forming large 
round trusses. Very hardy, and one of the 
easiest to grow, often growing where others 
fail. 
CATAWBIENSE GRANDIFLORUM. Bright violet 
flowers in large trusses, very heavy deep 
green leaves. Exceptionally strong grower. 
On the market for years, this one is still in 
favor despite competition from newer in- 
troductions. 
DR. H. C. DRESSELHUYS. Probably the best 
completely hardy red hybrid, though an up- 
right, open grower. Large trusses of flowers, 
large dark green leaves. 
DUCHESS OF TECK. Rose colored flowers. This 
one looks good, but is new to our collec- 
tion. Compact grower. 
EVERESTIANUM. A very heavy and dependable 
bloomer with large rosy lilac trusses. Foli- 
age dark green, neatly arranged. Very 
hardy. 
EDWARD S. RAND. Attractive rich trusses, foli- 
age lighter, dull green, leaves somewhat 
crinkled or wavy. Dwarfish compact grower 
—good for variety in foliage, and where 
space is limited. 
FASTUOSUM FLO. PLEN. Flowers very unusu- 
al double mauve. Dark green leaves, com- 
pact grower. Our first year with this one; 
it comes to us highly recommended. 
GOMER WATERER. The strongest growing white 
that we know of. Outside of flowers, while 
opening, delicate lavender — pink—fully 
opened, white with yellow center. Leaves 
are extra heavy and broad, blackish green. 
Very compact and strong grower. To pre- 
vent loss of flowers through bud blast in 
severe winters give a little protection. 
IGNATIUS SARGENT. In spite of its open 
growing habit, this hybrid's deep pink flow- 
ers keep it ever popular. Heavy medium 
green foliage, very hardy. 
JOHN WALTER. A fine medium red- variety 
with smaller pointed leaves for something a 
little different. Compact grower to me- 
dium height, very nice in front of taller, 
more open growers. 
KATE WATERER. Dark rose with yellow center. 
Fine grower. A color that is needed to 
complement the pink to red color range. 
LEE'S DARK PURPLE. Flowers deep bluish pur- 
ple, a fine symmetrical grower, very com- 
pact. Leaves small, deep green and neatly 
arranged. 
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