FORBES HARDY AZALEAS 
There are few garden effects which surpass the beauty of well placed plantings of Hardy Azaleas. When 
covered with bloom in the spring they present a sight long to be remembered. Those below are perfectly hardy 
here if (1) planted in acid, peaty soil with excellent drainage, (2) heavily mulched and never cultivated, (3) 
deeply watered in summer and [ate fall. 
Carmen. Small, evergreen foliage with large rose-pink de- 
lightful flowers in May in great numbers on well-formed 
plants. Ht. 4 ft. 
Coral Bells. A beautiful, free-flowering, evergreen variety 
with small foliage and a wealth of coral-pink flowers with 
deeper centers in May. Ht. 3 ft. 
Hinodegiri. The most popular, with brilliant carmine- 
scarlet flowers produced so profusely in May as to com- 
pletely cover the evergreen foliage. Ht. 4 to 5 ft. 
Ledifolia alba (Indica alba). Deep evergreen foliage and a 
profusion of very large, pure white flowers in May bloom- 
ing with Hinodegiri. Ht. 4 to 5 ft. 
Macrantha. This blooms in late May and early June with 
large single salmon-red flowers and glossy dark evergreen 
foliage on compact plants. Ht. 3 to 4 ft. : 
Mollis, Assorted. Not evergreen, this Chinese Azalea is noted 
for its delicate yellow, golden salmon, pink and reddish 
flowers in May and June. Tolerates lime. Ht. 3 to 5 ft. 
Any of the above 6, 12 to 15 inch, $3.95 each, 5 for $18; 15 to 18 inch, $5.95 each, 5 for $27. 
Culture. Locate Azaleas in half-shade where they are protected from strong winds or hot sun both of which cause the evergreen 
leaves to transpire water faster than the roots can absorb it. As they are shallow-rooted never cultivate but provide a four- 
inch mulch of peat moss or oak leaves to prevent weeds, conserve moisture and prevent the deep moisture from freezing in 
winter. They must have excellent drainage, a soil with 50 per cent organic material such as peat moss or decayed leaves and 
this must be constantly acid (between pH 4.5 and pH 5.2) using Aluminum Sulphate for this purpose. They require deep 
saturation during hot weather and before the ground freezes. Before setting plants prepare soil to a depth of 18 inches with 
a bottom of cinders to give drainage and keep out worms. 
FORBES PEONY PLANTS 
Supremely beautiful and of life-long permanence, Peonies form the basis of every well-considered flower- 
garden. As individual clumps or in borders in front of shrubbery they are magnificent in flower and handsome 
m foliage throughout the season. And they can be depended upon to bloom for many, many years. 
thin ew!—Peon Plants Ready to bloom next June from roots started last fall in 7x9-in. 
Some hi 3 N y pots. Inthe 3 varieties below: $1.35 each, 3 for $3.75, $13.75 per doz. 
Karl Rosenfield. Free-blooming with Sarah Bernhardt. Deep rose-pink 
double, bright crimson flowers. fragrant flowers tipped with silver. 
Festiva Maxima. Early double white 
with crimson markings in center. 
Culture. Plant 4 feet apart in a fertile, well-drained, moderately heavy, deep soil in a sunny or lightly shaded location. 
Dig a hole 2 to 2% feet wide and 2 feet deep. Mix half the soil with plenty of old, well-rotted manure and a 4-inch potful of 
bone-meal. Backfill this and tamp down hard. Thoroughly mix the remaining half of soil with a shovelful of wood ashes, a 
handful of bonemeal, a lot of humus and a little limestone. Backfill and tamp hard. Further settle with water for a few days. 
Set our Potted Plants with the soil level of pot even with garden soil level. Set wire rings on stakes to support plants. Irrigate 
deeply during May and again in Aug.-Sept. Mulch over winter and avoid late spring freezes. Divide clumps every 4 to 5 
years. For best bloom disbud side shoots, leaving only terminal flowers to develop. 
FORBES DWARF IRIS 
These hardy Iris are excellent for edging plants and rock gardens. They multiply rapidly, bloom profusely, 
require no care and thrive in any garden soil. All combine superbly with other spring flowers and contrast well 
one with another. When once established they increase in number and make a nice showing for years. 
lris Pumila 
In sun or half-shade; 9 inches high; in April and May. 
Excelsa. Pale lemon-yellow; contrasts with other colors. 
Sambo. A very distinct and showy dark violet-blue. 
Schneecuppe. Large, showy, free-flowering, pure white. 
Any of above, 45c ea.; 3 for $1.20; $4.25 doz. 
Iris Cristata. Creeping, 4 inches high; amethyst-blue, in 
May in shade. Ground cover. 3 for $1.35; $4.75 doz. 
Miniature Early Iris 
Bloom in April in sun or half-shade; 6 inches high. 
Atroviolacea. An early, free-blooming, rich wine-red. 
Betsy Presby. Deep bright yellow of perfect form. 
Coerulea. Beautiful bright sky-blue. Very attractive. 
Fauntleroy. White standards; purple falls edged yellow. 
Huron. Blue-purple standards; blue-black falls. Superb. 
The Bride. Free-flowering; very fine pure white. 
Any of above, 45c ea.; 3 for $1.20; $4.25 doz. 
Giant-Flowered Pansy Plants 
Unlike the early bedding Pansies, these continue to bloom, in full sun or half shade, right through to fall. 
Super Swiss Giants. Very large flowers, beautifully frilled, on strong plants. The colors are bronze, silver, gold, 
copper—wine-red, pink, salmon, silver-gray, brown, Indian red, steel-blue, dark blue and yellow. 
$1.75 per flat of 12 plants; 5 flats (60 plants) for $8 
Azalea 
Hinodegiri 
