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RHODODENDRON LIST -- 1952-53 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
TO MY OLD CUSTOMERS: This list is a supplement 
to my 1951-52 Rhododendron Booklet which 
you received last year. Should you require an- 
other copy, I shall be happy to include one with 
your order. 
TO MY NEW CUSTOMERS: If you wish to receive my 
Illustrated Rhododendron Booklet, please en- 
close 25¢ in coin. This amount will be deducted 
from your first order. 
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charged according to their value and regardless of 
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Our plants are guaranteed to be true to name, dis- 
ease free and in the best possible condition. While 
we take every precaution to supply only first quality 
merchandise, we will not be responsible for error in 
packing or damage in shipment unless notified with- 
in six days of receipt of plants, and in no event will 
we be liable for more than the original purchase 
price. 
SUBSTITUTIONS: 
We do not substitute unless so instructed by our 
customers. However, it would expedite shipping if 
customers would indicate their preference should 
substitution be necessary. 
HARDINESS AND QUALITY RATINGS 
The symbols which follow the variety names are signi- 
ficant in that they represent the hardiness and quality 
ratings of the British and American Rhododendron Soci- 
eties. From these symbols, the customer is able to deter- 
mine with reasonable accuracy the varieties best suited 
to his climate. 
The British Ratings are as follows: 
A Hardy and will stand full exposure. 
B_ Hardy but requires partial shade for best results. 
C Hardy along the coast and in sheltered places in 
inland gardens. 
The asterisk (*) following the letters A, B, or C indi- 
cate the quality rating of the variety in question. Four 
asterisks signifies top rating. Where there are no asterisks 
it means that the variety is too new to be rated. 
The American Ratings are as follows: 
H-1 These varieties should be hardy in Southern New 
York and Southern New England. 
H-2 & H-3 These varieties should be hardy in the 
southern part of Long Island and around Philadel- 
phia. 
H-4 & H-5 These should be hardy close to the coast in 
Pacific Northwest or in sheltered areas throughout 
Western Washington and Oregon. 
The symbol ‘‘x”’ following the letters H-1, H-2, etce., 
indicates the American quality rating. Four ‘‘x’s’’ indi- 
cate the highest possible rating. The absence of this 
symbol means that the variety is too new to be rated. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
SOIL: Good drainage is essential. Add generous amounts 
of leaf mold and peat moss to keep the soil open. 
PLANTING: Be sure that root ball is moist prior to plant- 
ing. Dipping the entire ball in a tub of water is ad- 
visable. Dig a hole much in excess of the root ball 
and plant so that the top of the ball is one inch 
below the surface. Water thoroughly and mulch with 
a 4 inch covering of loose leaves or peat moss. 
WATERING: Rhododendrons will require quantities of 
moisture during the growing season and never 
should be allowed to dry out. Overhead sprinkling 
in the morning and evening during the hot days of 
summer and fall will benefit the plants tremendously. 
SHADE AND PROTECTION: Protect from strong winds 
and intense summer sunlight. Light overhead shade 
is to be preferred. 
FOR MORE COMPLETE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
AND INFORMATION REFER TO THE RHODODEN- 
DRON BOOKLET ISSUED IN 1951-52. 25¢ PER COPY. 
DEDUCTED FROM FIRST ORDER. 
DWARF & LOW GROWING TYPES 
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 
ARTHUR J. IVENS (Williamsianum x Houlstonii) 
By H-2 xxx 
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 feet in height. 
6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
BOWBELLS (Corona x Williamsianum) Basho exc 
A delightful compact hybrid which is gaining in popular- 
ity 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 
ARTHUR OSBORN (didymum x Griersonianum) 
Ibo azo Isa} 2.0.0. 
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. 
5 s 6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
CARMEN (didymum x repens) Beers 
A new introduction of great merit which has received 
many awards in Great Britain. This is a true dwarf, 
forming cushions of dark green rounded leaves and waxy 
crimson bells which appear in April. Unlike its parent, 
R. repens, it is easy of cultivation. Very scarce. We have 
a limited number to offer this year. 
DiEA S41 0 47-6% $6.00 
ELIZABETH (repens x Griersonianum) Ba eee, 
This is without doubt the most notable introduction from 
Great Britain in years. It excels either parent in beauty 
and is exceptionally free flowering. Perhaps it’s most 
commendable character is its ease of cultivation. The 
habit is more spreading than upright and it should eventu- 
ally attain a height of 3% feet but with a greater cor- 
AUGFAST (Augustinii x fastigiatum) Beer, 
Here is a delightful small shrub for the front of ppc 
border. The lovely blue flowers are freely produced in 
early April. It does best in slight shade, where the blos- 
soms show to good advantage, and ultimately becomes 
5 feet 6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
BRIC-A-BRAC (leucaspis x moupinense) Hoos xxx 
i i rhododendron shows great promise aS a new 
fee oid for the smaller garden Gra zoree round of 
the border. The large flat pure white 2% Lee: are 
produced in pairs at the terminals of the new growths ie 
their beauty is enhanced by the conspicuous chocolate 
foundation 
SHADES OF PINK 
the young shoots on Andromeda. Bowbells becomes a 
rounded shrublet of 4 feet and blooms in May. 
6”-9” $5.00; 9”-12” $6.00 
JOCK (Williamsianum x Griersonianum) 
An excellent small hybrid of notable ancestry. Well 
suited where space is limited and makes a spreading 
shrub with rounded leaves and dainty trusses of 6 to 8 
flowers. The blossoms are bell shaped, dark pink with 
a suggestion of orange in the throat and appear in late 
April. One of the best. 6”-9” $6.00 
PEMAKOENSE AG aH 3 exoCk 
This species from Eastern Tibet is unique in that it 
spreads by underground stems much like a Pernettya. It 
SHADES OF RED 
responding width. The trusses, comprising clusters of 
three to six blossoms, are axillary as well as terminal. 
The flowers are 3 inches wide, 2% inches long, deep red, 
and appear in late April. A wonderful low growing hybrid 
with great promise. Scarce. 4”-6” $6.00; 6”-9” $7.50 
GROSCLAUDE (haematodes x eriogynum) A. M. 1945 
Exbury form. NEW! 10- 12 bell shaped waxy blood red 
flowers. Compact and spreading with lovely foliage, 
May, 3’. Very scarce. 9”-12” $7.50 
GYMNOCARPUM A.M. 1940 Exbury form 
NEW! 10 flowered trusses of rich blood red flowers, a 
striking species of great merit, April, 2-3’. Very scarce. 
9”-12” $7.50 
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HAEMATODES Biba El aA exoxcrcx, 
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 flow- 
ers. Blooms toward the end of April. 
2”-4” $2.50; 4”-6" $4.50 
BLUE & LAVENDER SHADES 
BLUE DIAMOND (Intrifast x Augustinii) Bat ae 
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 
WHITE & LIGHT COLORED SHADES 
anthers. Bric-a-brac blooms about the middle of March 
and seems impervious to the weather. Ultimately 3 feet 
high. 6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
CILPINENSE (ciliatum x moupinense) C ***; H-4 xxx 
A charming low growing hybrid with clean good looking 
planting around the home. 
is barely a foot in height and makes a charming ground 
cover with individually large open flowers up to 2 inches 
wide and a pleasing pinkish mauve. Blooms in early April 
and is a nice companion for the large leaved Bergenia 
crassifolia. 67-9” $5.00; 9-12” $6.00 
RACIL (racemosum x ciliatum) Bison 
A happy combination of two fine species with clusters of 
apple blossom pink flowers. It forms a neat low shrublet, 
possibly 3 feet at maturity, and has survived below zero 
temperatures at our nursery. The flowers usually appear 
in early April. This charming dwarf should be planted 
in groups of 3 or more to be appreciated. 
6”-9” $6.00; 97-12” $7.00 
HUMMING BIRD (haematodes x Williamsianum) 
(CG) 4899 Tae! soee 
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 
MAY DAY (haematodes x Griersonianum) 
LOT IOS B BBY 5:0 < 
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 pro- 
duced in early May, literally covering the plant with 
blossoms. Certainly worthy of the 4 stars accorded it by 
the British and American Societies. 
9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
RED CAP (didymum x eriogynum) Bi *** 
A charming dwarf with tubular flowers of deep red. Very 
similar to Arthur Osborn and blooms in early June. 
6”-9” $6.00 
BLUE TIT (impeditum x Augustinii) 13) tok JOS Era} 9-@:\< 
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”-9” $4.00; 97-12” $5.00 
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 at- 
tractive plant which looks grand at any time in the 
front of the border. Its ultimate height is about 3 feet. 
6”-9" $4.50; 97-12" $5.50 
Copyright, 1952, by P. H. Brydon. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 
