GREEN RIDGE NURSERY, MADISON, OHIO = 5 
AZALEAS AN 
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
Grown from the seed of various named 
hybrids, these broadleaf aristocrats will 
vary in maturity size from 4 to 8 feet. 
Hardiness in general will be limited to 
Zone V, though some may live in Zone 
IV. Acid soil, sun or shade. Grown 
from mixed seed, colors unknown. Per- 
haps some may be even more lovely 
than the original named varieties. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” single stem or lightly 
branched 95c ea., 10 $8.50, 100 $75.00. 
(see cover illustration) 
RHODODENDRONS ... 
KOREAN RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron mucronulatum) 
4-6 ft. Zone IV. A true rhododendron 
that drops it leaves in winter. Earliest 
of all azaleas and rhododendrons to 
bloom; bright rosy-lavender flowers in 
mid-April. In areas where late freezes 
are common this plant should be in a 
shady spot or northern slope where 
warm days will not force bloom too 
early, otherwise freezing weather may 
kill the flowers. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” 65c ea., 10 $6.00, 100 $50.00 
WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN LIMITED QUANTITIES ONLY: 
ROSEBAY RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron maximum) 
8-10 ft. or more. Zone III. Large plant, 
large leaves. Pale pink flowers in late 
June, partly hidden by leaves. Very 
hardy but needs part shade. 
2 yr. TT 2-4” 65c ea., 10 $5.50 
CAROLINA RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron carolinianum) 
3-5 ft. Zone V. Pale rosy pink in May. 
Trim to keep compact. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” 65c each 
CATAWBA RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron catawbiense) 
6 ft. Zone IV. Lilac-purple in May or 
June. 
2 yr. TT 3-5” 75c each 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia) 
5-8 ft. Zone IV. Needs acid soil, well- 
drained. White or blush pink flowers. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” 60c ea., 10 $5.50 
ROYAL AZALEA (Azalea schlippenbachi) 
6-8 ft. Zone IV. Rose pink, May. Pre- 
fers shade. 
1 yr. T 2-3” 40c ea., 10 $3.00 
PONTIC AZALEA (Azalea lutea, known 
also as Azalea pontica and Azalea 
flavum) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. Yellow, fragrant. Late 
May or early June. 
1 yr. T 2-3” 40c ea., 10 $3.50 
YODOGAWA AZALEA (Azalea yedoense) 
3-5 ft. Zone V. Double, reddish-pur- 
ple or lavender flowers, mid-May. Com- 
pact spreading bush, semi-evergreen. 
Sun or shade. 
3 yr. TT 6-9” $1.00 ea., 10 $9.00 
GABLE HYBRID AZALEAS 
Zone V. Beautiful free-blooming ever- 
green azaleas introduced during recent 
years. 
Herbert. Deep reddish-purple, frilled. 
Spreading bush, medium height. 
Rosebud. Small satiny pink flowers, very 
double. Dwarf bush. 
Rose Greeley. Large white flowers. Me- 
dium size, sprawly. 
2 yr. TT strong, bushy 4-8” any varie- 
ties $1.60 each, 10 $14.00 
OREGON HOLLY GRAPE 
(Mahonia aquifolia) 
3-5 ft. Zone V. Semi-evergreen here, 
fully evergreen in south. 
2 Y¥.o1) 2-0. 99c ¢€a., 10 $5.00 
LALAND FIRETHORN 
(Pyracantha coccinea lalandi) 
6-10 ft. Zone V. Evergreen, orange-red 
berries. 
2 yr. TT 5-8” pot grown $1.20 ea., 10 $11 
LITTLE LEAF JAP. HOLLY 
(Ilex crenata microphylla) 
6-8 ft. Zone V to VI. A much branched 
shrub, small pointed dark green leaves. 
Small black berries. 
1 yr. T 3-6” 65c each 
BOWLES PERIWINKLE 
(Vinca minor bowlesi) 
An improved form, 
brighter blue flowers. 
Rooted Divisions 4-6” 10 $2.50 
GHENT HYBRIDS (Azalea gandavense) 
5-10 ft. Zone IV. Mixed seed, colors 
TLA KO W tee eee 
2 yr. TT 3-6” light grade 55c ea. 10 $5.00 
FLAME AZALEA (Azalea calendulacea) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. Yellow, orange, some- 
times scarlet. Early June. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” 75c each 
PINXTERBLOOM (Azalea nudiflora) 
4-6 ft. Zone III. Light pink, late May. 
1 yr. T 2-3” 45c ea., 10 $4.00 
thicker leaves, 
Above: Azalea Amoena 
Left: Torch Azalea 
Othello 
