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RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
The Rhododendrons are acid soil loving 
plants. As in the case with most broad leaf 
evergreens the plant grows best in pro- 
tected areas. Windswept locations should 
be avoided. Rhododendrons like rich, well 
drained soil that is rich in organic matter. 
Neutral or sub-acid soil can be improved 
by use of Aluminum Sulphate. An acid peat, 
pine needles and oak leaves are all recom- 
mended as mulching material. Many varie- 
ties of Rhododendrons are found in the 
United States. Some are Natives of the 
Eastern Mountain chain from Pennsylvania 
to Florida. Many of the hybrids are from 
crosses of our well known R. Catawbiense 
and a large flowering Oriental species R. 
Arboreum. More than fifty varieties in 
shades of white, pink, lavender and red are 
known among nurserymen. 
RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM 
(Rosebay Rhododendron) 
Evergreen shrub with large showy leaves 
and blu:sh-white flowers in July. Does well 
under Oak, Cherry, and Birch trees, but 
avoid Beech and Maple. To get the required 
acid condition on lime or sweet soils use a 
quantity of peat around the roots when 
planting, or plant all in peat. This is a 
wonderful shrub for mass effects. 
TRANSPLANTS—8-10 in., 60c each; 
$7.00. 
10 for 
HYBRID SEEDLINGS. These are seedlings 
from named varieties and others. In selecit- 
ing our seed we have obtained some very 
fine varieties from our crosses. These run 
in shades of white, pink and reds. We do 
not guarantee the colors. 
TRANSPLANTS—=3-4 in., 3 for $1.00, 10 for 
$3.00, 100 for $28.00. 
GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
SELECTED RHODODENRON 
HYBRIDS 
This list contains some of the finest in the 
hybrid family. Selected from gocd color, 
sturdy growing habits and hardiness. 
*ABRAHAM LINCOLN—Bright pink, 
ged grower, very hardy. 
*AMERICA—Brilliant red, one of the har- 
diest. 
CARACTACUS—Brilliant purplish red, rug- 
ged grower. 
CAUTABIENSE ALBA—Clear white, 
grower. 
CAUTABIENSE BORSAULT—Good purple, 
good grower. 
rug- 
good 
CUNNINGHAMIANA—White. waxy long 
foliage. 
DR. DRESSELHUYS—Brilliant red, tall 
grower. 
DR. RUTGERS—Many 
Brilliant red. 
large flowers of 
DR. F. D. GODMAN—Large flowers, deep 
red, gocd grower, 
*CHAS. DICKENS—Pleasing red, good 
grower. 
‘LEE’S DARK PURPLE—Large trusses 
deep purple, tall 
MADAM CARVAHLO—Large white flow- 
ers, compact grower. 
ROSEUM ELEGANS—Fine medium pink, 
good grower. 
VAN DER HOOP—Good deep rose pink 
good grower. 
12-18 in., B. B. plants $3.25 each, 10 for 
$30.00. 
8-10 in., B. B. plants, $2.25 each, 10 for 
$20.00. 
Asterisk* marked-available 
inch size. 
only in 8-10 
