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Rhododendrons and Azaleas 
The late Lionel de Rothschild was one of the world’s great gardeners. He 
was a discerning plantsman and during his lifetime he assembled at his estate 
at Exbury, England, one of the most comprehensive collections of ornamental 
plants in Great Britain. He was especially fond of Rhododendrons and Azaleas 
and spared no effort nor expense to obtain the finest species and hybrids avail- 
able. During his lifetime, he made 1210 Rhododendron crosses and hundreds 
of crosses between various Azaleas. The very best of his hybrids are those which 
received the coveted Award of Merit and First Class Certificate from the Royal 
Horticultural Society in London. It is my privilege to offer “clones” of these 
fine hybrids and in order that you may be assured of receiving genuine Exbury 
plants, to each plant is attached an Exbury label signed by Mr. Edmund de 
Rothschild as proof of its origin. A “clone” is a plant which has been propa- 
gated by cuttings, grafts, layers or other vegetative means so that actually you 
will receive a part of the original Exbury plant. 
Mr. Edmund de Rothschild, son of the late Lionel de Rothschild, and pres- 
ent owner of Exbury, has given me the sole right to distribute Exbury Rhodo- 
dendrons and Azaleas in the United States and Canada. Stock plants of most of 
the Exbury hybrids are now established at my nursery in Salem so that each 
year the number of genuine Exbury varieties will be increased. At present, stock 
is limited, and I would urge that you order early to avoid disappointment. 
This Label Is Your Guarantee 
esse Rothschild 
EXBURY AZALEAS 
and RHODODENDRONS 
ALBATROSS (Loderi x discolor): A.M., F.C.C. B ’ see 
A magnificent hybrid, the result of combining the best forms of Loderi and 
discolor. The huge trusses of large white pink-flushed flowers appear in late 
May. This is considered one of the best Exbury crosses. 10”-12” $7.50 
ANGELO (Griffithianum x discolor): A.M., F.C.C. Gy 
A robust hybrid with very attractive foliage and tall trusses of 12 flowers, 
each one 514 inches wide and pale blush pink with greenish markings in 
the throat. June. 107-12” $7.50 
ANGELO VAR. SOLENT QUEEN: A.M. , 
Similar to above except that the leaves are larger, up to 9 inches long, and 
the flowers are pale rose becoming pure white. June. 10751 27),$7.50 
