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| Grafted Hybrid Rhododendron 
Below is a photograph of a Hybrid Rhododendron planting that you can duplicate in 
your own yard. Rhododendrons have a double landscape value, since they hold their 
broad evergreen leaves the year around and produce such a spectacular sight when in 
bloom. Do not confuse these with wild Rhododendrons. Our plants are all grafted, grving 
us control over the color and habits of each variety. Contrary to general belief, the 
grafted hybrids do not require shade. The most effective plantings are those in mass ef- 
fect, combining all the colors for contrast and interest. 
The red Rhododendrons are spectacular in bloom but seldom have enough foliage to 
make them show to advantage as individual plants. Varieties such as Roseum Elegans or 
Roseum Superbum always have ample foliage and help the general mass effect. Cunning- 
ham’s White is unexcelled as a dwarf specimen foliage variety. 
Acid soils are a positive requirement for all the plants on these two 
pages (except the ground-covers). The soils in the eastern half of Ohio are generally good 
for them. Western Ohio, most of northern New York, Indiana, IIlmois and all of the states 
west of the Mississippi have alkaline (sweet) soil, which is poisonous to them. If you live 
in a doubtful section, then send a soil sample, from the area you wish to plant, to your 
state experiment station or university and ask for the pH value of the sample; then write 
to us. 
Planting directions come with every order. 
Ghent Azalea 
Gleeut pbzaleas (Pictured above) 
These hardy Ghent Azaleas are in their glory in early June, after 
Hardy Varieties of Rhododendrons 
Growth habits: t., tall; m., medium; d., dwarf; 
ex., €xtra. i 
Album Elegans. Blush-white............... exe! i sy Azaleas and SOR SRE nk, gone, thereby eurehcine 
Boule de Neige. Early; pure white.......... eer the blooming season considerably. The most severe winter has 
Caractacusie\laroon os never hurt buds or plants. They are sturdy and long lived; some are 
Gata biense ATs sry Peet nN Pac an oan a fragrant. Colors range from orange to soft pink, with soft pink pre- 
v ns It€. see ee ee eee eee < dominating. 
Cunningham’s White. Fine foliage......... ex. d. 1Osto 1 2sintee ee 2) Om eS ito Lemme toR >On |e 2 stone tmp Ome 
Ignatius Sargent. Rose-scarlet................ m. 12,t0)15.in., 44/00 1571 to 2 ft... 7 000s to uty et 0 
Lady Grey Egerton. Delicate lilac............. ie 
Parson’s Grandiflorum. Wine-red............ m. Grated Ghent pbzatlead 
Purpureum Elegans. Rich purple........... m. d. f f 
Roseum Elegans. Lilac; strong grower....... ae a These are really the crown jewels of the Azalea kingdom. For 
Roseum Superbum. Light pink ae nearly thirty years these have been almost unobtainable. We are 
A a Ge a eae gg) aan aap na offering some of the top-ranking varieties, all imported from Hol- 
ie e in ue Fa) iS ane = i ee 5 Ae ne 2? land and grown here for two years. 
to 17 it... ......--- TAZ: se ole U2 2 5 Wares tiers aera cee $10 00 | *1¥% DAtsusiscs croreotelets 00 
USE Rony Aan G oO RDO 7 75 | Some varieties avail- ee UAOUE i Re e 
able in larger sizes. 
+The only varieties available in this size for 1953- 
1954 are Roseum Elegans, Roseum Superbum and 
Cunningham’s White. 
Ground Covers 
Ground-covers are humble little plants that will grow where grass 
refuses to and will make any spot beautiful. Use two plants to each 
square foot in order to get a quick covering. 
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America. Deep red 222 oni came ss setae ware elo: m. d. ; 
Charles Dickens. Bright scarlet............... m. AWedera Aeltx (Hardy English Ivy). Our plants are growing in 2!4-inch pots, making 
Charles Bagley. Cherry-red................. dete all-season planting possible. 3 for $1.00; 50 for $15.00; 100 for $25.00. 
Lee’s Dark Purple. Dark purple............. 1 ee He 
Mirs. C. S. Sechiete Dene mintekAdls saoneeec m. Packysandia Lermituatés (Spurge). 3 for 90c; 50 for $12.00; 100 for $20.00 
Pri for the above six varieties are as follows: s ‘ ae , 
Det . pacers ph $7 75 | *116 to2 ft. "g9 75 Viuca Wliuor (Trailing Myrtle). 3 for 90c; 50 for $12.00; 100 for $20.00 
MENTOR, OHIO 
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