8 GRESHAM’S NURSERY 
Rhododendrons 
It is impossible to grow over-enthusiastic about Rhododendroms, for they are 
among the most ornamental of all garden plants. They grow into large, shapely shrubs 
that demand and deserve a conspicuous place in plantings large enough to accommodate 
them. Even in the winter their broad, leathery, evergreen foliage is very pleasing. 
As is fitting for a plant of such noble bearing, the Rhodendron is somewhat exacting 
as to soil and location. It needs to be planted in a mixture of leaf-mold, peat, and sandy 
loam, in a spot protected from hot sunshine and heavy winds. The soil should be kept 
‘moist but well drained, and a winter mulch over the roots should be maintained. 
When given the shade or partial sunlight, well-drained location it needs, the Rhodo- 
dendron will reward the gardener with magnificent blooms and luxuriant growth. There 
are many beautiful hybrids. We do not grow the hybrid; can price and furnish these 
on short notice. 
Our stock: 
R. catawbiense. 6-9 ft. This is our native 
variety from the Alleghany Mountains, 
and those who have visited these 
mountains can appreciate this grand 
plant. Flowers deep lavender. 
R. maximum—Great Laurel. 8-12 ft. Na- 
tive of the Alleghany Mountains. Pro- 
duces large trusses of light pink flow- 
ers. Blooms later than R. Catawbiense. 
18 to 24 in. .... 3.50 30 to 36 in. .... 7.50 
24 to 30 in. .... 6.00 
Hybrid priced on request. 
eMagnolias 
As Southern as mint-julep is this artistocratic plant. Its thick, polished leaves and 
striking, sweet-scented flowers long ago earned for it a foremost place among the flow- 
ering trees grown by southerners. Both evergreen and deciduous varieties are grown; 
the evergreen ones are not hardy far north, but some of them, such as the Bull Bay, 
grow into glorious specimens in favored locations in the South. Unbelievably lovely 
are the deciduous sorts which flaunt their blooms early in the spring before the leaves 
appear. The Magnolia is so firmly established in the tradition of the old South that 
it deserves an honored place in every home garden. 
Magnolias are not difficult to grow. They need a soil that is well supplied with 
leaf-mold and a location where they will be protected from strong winds. They are 
best transplanted in the spring before growth starts; pruning to improve the form of 
the plants may be necessary from time to time. : 
EVERGREEN MAGNOLIAS 
M. grandiflora (Bull Bay). A magnifi- 
cent native evergreen sometimes grow- 
ing as tall as 80 feet. It makes an 
impressive pyramid of dark green foli- 
age and for several months produces 
great creamy white flowers, followed 
by oval seed-pods from which the red 
seeds protrude. 
18 to 24 in. .... 2.50 5. to76 £t.9 el 2.50 
Oto Ss, ft. ees. 50 6 to 7 ft. ....20.00 
Shtau Anita 2b, 00 Ti tom 8 oft2 225.00 
Sito brit. 2150 
Large specimen trees priced on re- 
quest. 
M. virginiana (glauca). Sweet Bay. In 
lowland woods along the Atlantic the 
Sweet Bay flourishes. Its foliage is 
glossy blue-green, and its 3-inch white 
flowers very fragrant. Does best in a 
moist place. Priced on request. 
DECIDUOUS MAGNOLIAS 
M. acuminata. Cucumber-tree. A fast- 
growing pyramidal tree with wide 
oval leaves. Greenish yellow flowers 
followed by red fruit 4 inches long. 
Priced on request. 
M. kobus. Becomes a large tree with 
white flowers 4 to 5 inches across. 
Flowers before the leaves appear. 
Priced on request. 
M. lennei purpurea. Beautiful in spring 
when covered, with profusion of pink 
to purple flowers before leaves ap- 
pear. Priced on request. 
M. liliflora nigra. Flowers dark purple 
outside, pale purple inside. 
18 to 24 in. 3.50 3 to 14 tte 7.50 
pare ea te CF ae 5.00 4' to \6 tie 10.00 
M. soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia). 
Small tree with very large white flow- 
ers more or less purplish outside and 
often fragrant. Very popular. 
1S fo} 24 ns eee 6.00 2 to. Sette 7.50 
M. stellata (Star Magnolia). A round 
bush not over 10 to 12 feet high. Pure 
white flowers 3 inches across, before 
the leaves appear. 
1S-to. 2d ing ee 4.50 4 to (5) ft) 12.50 
VAT AVS ie) 6.00 5 toe. 6sfith eae 17.50 
SACO) a8 tee ees 10.00 
