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Exbury Azaleas 
When he commenced his work with deciduous Azaleas, the late Lionel de 
Rothschild chose to begin with the best and consequently purchased the choicest 
varieties of the Knaphill strain from Mr. Anthony Waterer. After years of in- 
tensive hybridization and careful selection, Mr. Rothschild developed what is 
now called the Exbury strain of deciduous Azaleas. 
His years of patient labor have resulted in a group of Azaleas with a wide 
range from pure white, soft pastel shades to the fiery reds, oranges and deep 
yellows. The flowers are immeasurably superior to the mollis types and have 
broad petals, giving them a square look, and some of them measure 4 inches 
across each flower. They bloom a week or two later than the mollis types and 
the flowers are carried in trusses. In the fall after the first touch of frost, the 
foliage becomes brilliant with shades of yellow and red. Exbury Azaleas are 
hardy and have been known to withstand below zero temperatures. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT: Exbury Azaleas will be shipped at the same time 
as Rhododendrons with the exception of those marked “Spring Shipment” which 
will be sent from early March until late April. 
CULTURE: When you receive the plants, dip the root ball in a tub of 
water until all air bubbles have ceased, then plant them in a loose, well-drained 
soil to which has been added liberal amounts of moist peat moss. Soak the soil 
thoroughly after planting, taking care to have the top of the root ball no more 
than one inch beneath the surface. A surface mulch of some loose humusy 
material such as dried leaves or coarse peat moss will be beneficial. Water the 
plants freely during the summer months and be sure to remove the old flower 
trusses before they go to seed. While they may be grown in full sun, the flowers 
will last longer if the plants are given the benefit of some light overhead shade. 
GUARANTEE. sPLEASECNOTE THAT, HAGHEPLAN I SISa LAGGED 
WITH AN EXBURY LABEL SIGNED BY EDMUND DE ROTHSCHILD 
AS PROOF OF ITS ORIGIN. 
PRICE: 12”-18” $8.75 each postpaid. 
ANNABELLA: Orange and yellow in bud, opens golden yellow. 
AURORA: Salmon pink, orange flare. 
BALZAC A.M.: Red with flame markings, fragrant, 12 to 14 flowers in truss. 
BASILISK A.M.: Rich creamy yellow in bud, opens to cream with golden flare, 
large flowers. 
BERRY ROSE A.M.: Medium pink, with yellow flare and large fragrant flowers. 
BRAZIL: Bright tangerine red, very showy. 
BRIGHT FORECAST: Salmon pink with deep orange flare, fragrant. 
BRIGHT STRAW: Deep yellow with deeper flare. Spring Shipment. 
BRIMSTONE: New. Pale yellow with deeper flare. Spring Shipment. 
CANASTA: Large fragrant golden yellow flowers. Spring Shipment. 
CECILE: Buds deep pink open to salmon pink with yellow flare, very large 
flower. Spring Shipment. 
FANCY FREE: New! Light pink with yellow blotch. Spring Shipment. 
FAVOR MAJOR: Orange yellow. 
FIREFLY: New! Deep orange. Spring Shipment. 
FIREBALL: New! Deep red. Spring Shipment. 
FRILLS: New! Orange red, frilled. Spring Shipment. 
GALLIPOLI: Orange scarlet flowers, large. Spring Shipment. 
GEO. REYNOLDS: Large rich yellow flowers, first class, 
