Hardy Azalea Hollis 
cultivate deeply as all Azaleas root quite close to the surface of the soil. 
The hardy Azalea Mollis are the aristocrats of the deciduous shrubs. In 
color they give an assortment of hues and wonderful pastel shades un- 
equalled by any other hardy shrub. The opportunities for using Azalea 
Mollis are almost unlimited. They work in perfectly in formal plantings, in 
front of the house, in the foreground of a shrub border or any foundation 
planting. Then again bold groups can be planted where their masses of 
color make telling effects. 
Culture: Azalea Mollis, contrary to general belief, do not require an acid 
soil. Beautiful specimens are being grown in Chicago as well as in Des 
Moines, lowa. All they ask is a reasonably good garden soil and an occa- 
sional top dressing of cow manure to make them grow freely. They do not 
require a lot of water nor is it essential to prepare soils with a lot of peat 
or leaf mold. While they do quite well in shade, they prefer full sun. To 
insure a heavy mass of blooms each year, it is recommended that the 
faded flowers be removed and not permitted to go to seed. Do not 
Hardiness: Azalea Mollis are very hardy. Temperatures as low as ten 
degrees below zero will not kill them, but we recommend that if planted in 
sections of the country where these low temperatures prevail, the tops of 
the plants be protected with some cover such as a piece of burlap or cloth. 
Spring planting or fall planting is equally satisfactory. It is not necessary 
to lift and transplant Azalea Mollis with a ball of earth. They transplant 
and grow freely without. This makes shioping a simple and inexpensive 
matter. Mature plants depending on variety reach a height of 3 to 6 feet. 
Forcing or Growing Indoors: Azalea Mollis are easily grown in pots in 
a small greenhouse or even in a sunny window; a 5- or 6-inch flower pot 
is large enough. They come into bloom readily. Plants may be brought 
inside throughout the winter to provide you with bloom long before they 
burst into flower in the garden. Temperatures can be from 50 to 60 degrees. 
Ftady Azalea Hollis CNamed Varieties 
Here we offer a collection of the finest colors im named varieties. These 
plants have been grafted and are four yecrs old. They are about 10 to 15 
inches in height, depending on the variety. Some are taller growers and 
some bushier than others, according to their habit and natural form. Each 
variety offered is a choice one and planted by the thousands in Europe 
where their value and merit has been appreciated for many years. 
Chevalier de Reali Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
This is considered by many experts as the best pale yellow Azalea 
Mollis. Its lovely straw-yellow flowers make a fine show over a long 
period and blena perfectly with the other varieties or it makes a good 
background for Tulips. 
Comte de Gomer Each $3.25, Three $9.25, Doz. $33.50 
Soft red shading to a shrimp-pink would perhaps best describe the rare 
color of this variety. It combines well with the soft yellow and pink 
varieties and makes a perfect background for a group of white or pale 
yellow Tulips. We always note its free blooming habit. 
Directeur Moerlands Each $3.09, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.09 
Probably one of the handsomest of the Azaleas. Produces handsome 
clusters of soft golden yellow flowers in abundance. A beautiful variety. 
The magnificent color of its flower blends superbly with other spring 
flowers. 
Dr. M. Oosthoek Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Here is one of the most brilliantly tinted hardy Azaleas. The flowers 
are fiery red with soft burnt-orange glow, almost creating a salmon 
effect. A fine grower and always blooms freely. 
Koster’s Brilliant Red Each $3.25, Three $9.25, Doz. $33.59 
This variety is unquestionably the reddest of the Azalea Mollis. Its 
fine clusters of flowers are almost vermilion-red and cover the plant 
completely. Be sure to plant it in full sunlight because when grown in 
the open it shows at its best. 
Lemonora Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
The upper flower petals are Indian yellow while the lower ones are a 
shade lighter and have a few small emerald-green spots in them. Flowers 
and flower clusters are larae and a beautiful sight when in full bloom. 
This is one of the best of the pale yellow tinted varieties. 
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Queen Emma Each $3.25, Three $9.25, Doz. $33.50 
The large, individual flowers are grouped in big clusters which cover the 
plant completely. Color is deep apricot-yellow with soft buff-persimmon 
overtones, giving a fine, bright, yet soft effect. This is one of the 
much desired varieties. 
Queen Sophie Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
The fine flower heads of soft rosy salmon make this one of the out- 
standing varieties. Good pink shaded Azalea Mollis are few, but we 
consider this variety one of the best if not the best. 
Salmon Queen Each $2.59, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
Deep peach-pink shading to salmon-pink overlaid with soft bronzy buff 
glow. This combination of pastel shadings is difficult to describe. 
Sufficient to say it is choice. Makes fine clusters of flowers which 
completely cover the plant when in full bloom. 
Ftardy zalea Mollis 
All Colors Mixed 
The color range of our mixed Azalea Mollis runs through in- 
numerable shades of copper, old gold, flame, yellow, red, amber 
and salmon-orange of the most brilliant hues. 
All plants offered are three years old or more, have nice flower 
buds and will bloom freely. The ultimate height of these mixed 
Mollis will run from 3 to 6 feet, depending on the habit of the 
plant. 
10-12 in. high 
WDeUSy shay, Soria 
15-18 in. high 
18-24 in. high 
Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $12.00 
Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Each $2.09, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.06 
Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
