BO PEEP (lutescens x moupinense) Geax 
An early flowering delightful little hybrid with attractive 
foliage and compact habit. The creamy flowers have a 
yellow eye and appear in late March. This cute little 
fellow is a grand companion for Bric-a-Brac and Cilpi- 
nense. 6”-9” $5.00; 9”-12” $6.00 
DEVONSHIRE CREAM Baas 
(campylocarpum x a hardy hybrid) 
Well named and just as delightful! A neat rounded plant, 
possibly 4 feet when established, with compact trusses 
of rich cream flowers which are marked red in the throat. 
This hybrid retains its rich cream color right up to the 
EREBUS (Fabia x Griersonianum) 
This is an attractive hybrid created by Lord Aberconway 
at his famous estate in Wales. It is a bushy spreading 
plant, eventually 4 feet high, with numerous funnel- 
shaped flowers of an intense orange flushed vermilion. 
It blooms in early May. 6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
FABIA (dichroanthum x Griersonianum) B ***; H-4 xxx 
All the Fabias listed below are clonal forms and not seed- 
lings. They differ only in flower color. The habit in each 
case is low and spreading, eventually attaining a height 
of 4 feet and possibly spreading twice as wide. The 
trusses are very graceful and contain from 6 to 8 pendant 
flowers, 24%” long and 38” wide. They appear in early 
The hybrids in this section vary in height from 
SHADES OF YELLOW 
last. It blooms in late April and is slightly smaller than 
Unique. Very scarce. 6”-9”" $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
MOONSTONE (campylocarpum x Williamsianum) 
(O) 12 Jalen} 9:6:5:¢ 
This is an attractive small plant with round leaves and 
compact habit eventually 2% feet in height. The cup 
shape flowers are pink as they open, but quickly turn to 
creamy yellow. It blooms in mid-April and is a natural 
companion for Bowbells, Jock, or Humming Bird. 
6”-9" $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
SOUVR. W. C. SLOCOCK 18} (tA |e lea oo 
A beautiful hybrid which is a little larger than the two 
BLENDS OF ORANGE & YELLOW 
May and are of good substance. They are excellent com- 
panion plants for Azalea mollis, particularly the yellow 
shades. 9”-12” $4.00; 12”-15” $5.00 
FABIA VAR. EXBURY 
The largest flowered of the Fabias. Apricot yellow flushed 
salmon pink. 
FABIA VAR. TANGERINE 
Vermilion, shaded towards the edges of the lobes a ger- 
anium lake and the throat of the corolla a poppy red. 
FABIA VAR. ROMAN POTTERY 
Pale orange with coppery lobes. 
MEDIUM GROWING TYPES 
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preceding plants but it still is sufficiently small to be 
classed as a low growing type. It will attain between 4 
and 5 feet in height yet retain its compact neat growth 
habit. The buds are a lovely pink and open to primrose 
yellow flowers which have exquisite form. Blooms in 
May. 6”-9" $5.00; 9”-12” $6.00 
UNIQUE B t***: H-3 exx 
This hybrid is the very epitome of neatness. Rounded 
leaves, compact habit, and tight rounded trusses of deep 
cream flowers which are flushed apricot as they open. 
Will reach 5 feet eventually but quite slow growing. 
Blooms in late April. 6”-9” $4.00; 9”-12” $5.00 
FABIA VAR. TOWER COURT 
Pale apricot yellow margined salmon pink. 
GOLDEN HORN (dichroanthum x Elliottii) 
Bete Hse. 
A low spreading plant which has proven surprisingly 
hardy with flowers of excellent substance. The loose 
trusses contain up to 10 trumpet shaped flowers which 
are light orange red. The blossoms begin to appear about 
the first of April and continue until early May. The 
spreading habit and dark green leaves make this an 
admirable plant for the foreground. 
6”-9” $6.00; 9”-12” $7.00 
5 to 8 feet. They are suited for the shrub border behind the dwarf types or as specimens to lend 
substance and background for other plants. Some of them are admirable as accent shrubs around taller buildings or as grouping on a shady lawn. 
AZOR (Griersonianum x discolor) Bes) H-4 xox 
A June flowering hybrid with very large salmon pink 
trumpet shaped blossoms. This is a very attractive vari- 
ety, the best of the late flowering pinks becoming 8 feet 
as it matures. 9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
DAMOZEL (A. W. bright rose x Griersonianum) 
An attractive hybrid created by the late Lionel de Roths- 
child. The large dome shaped truss contains 17 flowers 
which are a deep rose pink with darker spots throughout 
the interior. Really a beautiful variety which blooms to- 
wards the end of May. 9”-12” $7.50 
GALLOPER LIGHT Bes 
This charming Azaleadendron is a Rothschild creation 
resembling Broughtonii Aureum in habit but with built 
up trusses containing 10 to 11 flowers which are a lovely 
rose pink on the lobes, white in the interior of the flower 
and flushed yellow in the throat. Blooms about the mid- 
dle of May. 9”-12” $7.50 
LADY BESSBOROUGH VAR. ROBERTE (discolor x 
campylocarpum var. elatum) 1330 ats 1s Epi >.6.0.e.< 
This handsome hybrid is of medium habit and carries 
rounded trusses of large flowers which are a lovely pink 
shaded yellow. This is considered one of the best of the 
Exbury hybrids. Blooms about the middle of May. 
9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
LADY BLIGH (G49 ISEB 3 0.6.< 
Here is a really first class hybrid of robust constitution 
and built up trusses of large strawberry red flowers 
BEAU BRUMMELL (Essex Scarlet x eriogynum) B ** 
This is a medium compact variety bearing large trusses 
of brilliant scarlet flowers. Blooms in early June. 
9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
BRITANNIA Bees FS exocK 
An excellent hybrid with compact habit and rounded 
trusses of bright crimson-red. Blooms in early June. 
9”-12” $6.00 
Cc. B. VAN NES Ort* H-4 xx 
A splendid hybrid with scarlet trusses of waxy bell 
shaped flowers, erect habit, and good foliage. Blooms in 
mid-April and a stunning variety. 
9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
FUSILIER (BHlliottii x Griersonianum) 
(Qe 2 8 Eiiy9.0.0.< 
A June flowering hybrid of medium height and large 
truss of brilliant red flowers. The interior of the bell- 
shaped blossoms are faintly spotted all over. June. 
9”-12” $6.00 
GLOWING EMBERS (Griersonianum x Romany Chal) 
Henny & Brydon No. 172. A four star species and a first 
class hybrid combined to make an outstanding rhododen- 
dron. The brilliant geranium scarlet flowers, of excellent 
substance, are carried in tight trusses of from 10 to 1M? 
flowers. The foliage is dull green with an upright habit. 
The flowers appear in early June. Highly recommended. 
9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
GRENADIER (Moser’s Maroon x Elliottii) 
This is a first class hybrid created by the late Lionel de 
Rothschild. It has an erect habit, possibly attaining a 
height of 8’. The foliage is dark green and the perfectly 
round tight trusses comprise about 17 flowers which are 
individually 3% inches in diameter and an intense blood 
red. The blooms appear in late May. Highly recommend- 
ed as one of the best late reds. 9”-12” $7.50 
JEAN MARIE DE MONTAGUE B 
Here is a variety that possesses all the attributes of a 
LODER’S WHITE Oeart et) HA pees 
Considered the best white Rhododendron in cultivation 
for all purpose planting. The truss is well formed and 
the individual flowers are very large, frilled, opening 
with a tinge of pink and fading to a silvery white. It 
blooms in early May. 9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
SHADES OF PINK 
which fade to a very rich pink. Blooms in May, compact 
habit. Very good and highly recommended. 
9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
LADY CLEMENTINE MITFORD A*; H-3 xx 
This beautiful hybrid has greyish leaves and tight trusses 
of peach pink flowers which have a darker margin. Very 
hardy. Blooms in the latter part of May. Withstood 10 
degrees below zero and no damage was done to either 
foliage or flower buds. 9”-12” $4.00; 12”-15” $5.00 
MRS. FURNIVAL Bette * Se Sixx 
The striking flowers borne in round tight trusses are 
clear light pink with a distinctive blotch on the upper 
petal. The foliage is a handsome dark green and for suc- 
cession of bloom plant with Mrs. G. W. Leak. Withstood 
10 degrees below zero and no damage to either foliage or 
flower bud. 9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
NAOMI (Aurora x Fortunei) Jey Vito. ley) 6.6.e-< 
We consider Naomi and its varieties to be one of the 
most outstanding group of hybrids sent to us from Ex- 
bury. The various Naomi forms listed below have a neat, 
sturdy habit and resemble the Loderis in appearance. 
However unlike the Loderis, they are compact in habit 
with smaller leaves and will withstand more exposure. 
The trusses are rounded, composed of from 9 to 10 
flowers, which individually are fully five inches wide. 
9”-12” $6.00; 127-15” $7.00 
NAOMI A. M. VAR. 
Flowers edged with pink, deeper yellow throat. 
SHADES OF RED 
four star hybrid. It ultimately becomes a rounded shrub 
some 6 feet high with dull green handsome foliage which 
is most ornamental. The rounded trusses of bright crim- 
son 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” $.00 
J.H. VAN NES (Ge 
Handsome foliage and large trusses of soft red blossoms 
make this one of the most popular of the medium grow- 
ing hybrids. The flowers are brightened by the light 
shading in the throat, making a cheerful sight in early 
May. 9”-12”" $5.00; 127-15” $6.00 
J. J. de VINK (Qjoks 
This compact hybrid has very dark green foliage and 
pyramidal trusses of rich rose red flowers. Blooms in 
May. 9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
JUTLAND (Elliottii x Bellerophon) 
A striking June flowering hybrid with dome shaped 
trusses of geranium lake flushed darker. New, scarce 
and really first rate. 9”-12” $7.50 
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 carmine rose, faintly and evenly spotted.” 
Dull green foliage; blooms in May. 
9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
MARS [By tt a Eh SS. oLo 
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 Rhododen- 
dron withstood 10 degrees below zero and no damage 
was done to either foliage or flower buds. 
9”-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
WHITE & LIGHT COLORED SHADES 
MRS. P. D. WILLIAMS A** 
A vigorous growing hybrid which will attain 8 feet in 
height with many large built up trusses of ivory-white 
flowers with an attractive blotch on the upper petal. This 
is indeed a worthwhile hybrid, blooming towards the end 
of May and hardy enough to withstand 10 degrees below 
zero at our nursery without damage to either foliage 
or flower buds. 9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
NAOMI VAR. EARLY DAWN 
Flowers pale pink. 
NAOMI VAR. EXBURY 
Flowers soft rosy pink suffused pale biscuit yellow. 
NAOMI VAR. GLOW 
Flowers bright pink. 
NAOMI VAR. NAUTILLUS 
Flowers pale pink, frilled edge, cream inside and veined 
rosy mauve. 
NAOMI VAR. CARISSIMA 
Flowers pale pink, creamy inside. 
NAOMI VAR. PINK BEAUTY 
Flowers deep pink. 
NAOMI VAR. HOPE 
Flowers pink, mauve tinged. 
NAOMI VAR. ASTARTE 
Flowers very pale pink. 
VANESSA A. (Soulbut x Griersonianum) 
This lovely hybrid was made by Lord Aberconway, Bod- 
nant, Wales. Its trusses of eight to nine broadly funnel 
shaped flowers are a rich salmon pink with a darker 
throat. Blooms in May. 9”-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
VANESSA VAR. PASTEL Cua 
Same as the preceding but with lighter color and creamy 
undertones. Very scarce and highly desirable. 
9”-12" $7.50 
RADIUM (Griersonianum x Earl of Athlone) 
When first we saw this hybrid in bloom it reminded us 
of a giant peony. The dome shaped trusses contain from 
14 to 16 flowers of bright geranium scarlet. The sub- 
stance is excellent and the flowers are quite weather re- 
sistant. It should eventually attain a height of 6 feet 
and makes a dense rounded shrub. It blooms in late May. 
9”-12” $7.50 
ROMANY CHAL 
(Moser’s Maroon x eriogynum) Ge P* tHe Seeman 
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. 97-12” $6.00; 12”-15” $7.00 
TALLY HO 
(Griersonianum x eriogynum) IDB eis) rose 
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. 97-12” $5.00; 12”-15” $6.00 
VANGUARD (venator x Griersonianum) 
An excellent hybrid from the Marquis of Headfort’s gar-— 
den. Medium compact in habit with graceful trusses of 
scarlet funnel shaped flowers. Both parents are first rate 
species and their offspring is certainly a beauty. Blooms 
in May. 9”-12" $6.00; 127-115” $7200 
VULCAN (Mars x Griersonianum) 18} eS JeIC8) FS 
This hybrid is an excellent combination of two first class 
parents. From its performance, we would say it has in- 
herited all the finer qualities from both sides. It attains 
maturity at around 6 feet, has a rounded habit, dark 
green pointed leaves, and the numerous rounded trusses 
are an intense scarlet. We were pleasantly surprised to 
discover that it withstood 10 degrees below zero and 
showed no damage to either foliage or flower buds. 
97-12” $6.00: 127-15 $6.00 
SWEET SIMPLICITY AL 
This is a very hardy hybrid with dull green leaves and 
tight trusses of white flowers, edged clear pink. Blooms 
in late May and withstands 10 degrees below zero with no 
damage to either foliage or flower buds. 
9”-12” $4.00; 127-15” $5.00 
