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RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
The Rhododendrons are acid soil loving 
plants. As in the case with most broad leaf 
evergreens the plant grows besc in pro- 
tected areas. Windswept locations should 
be avoided. Rhododendrons like rich, well 
drained soil that is rich in organic matter. 
Neutral or sub-acid soil can be improved 
by use of Aluminum Sulphate. An acid peat, 
pine needles and oak leaves are all recom- 
mended as mulching material. Many varie- 
ties of Rhododendrons are found in the 
United States. Many of the hybrids are 
from crosses of our well known R. Cataw- 
biense and a large flowering Oriental spe- 
cies R. Arboreum. 
SELECTED RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
This list contains some of the finest in 
the hybrid family. Selected from good color, 
sturdy growing habits and hardiness. 
ABRAHAM LINCOLN—Bright rosy ma- 
genta, grows into a low compact bush. 
Very hardy. Size, 12-15 in. 
AMERICA — Brilliant clear red. Very 
Floriferous. Grows into a broad bush form. 
One of the best in this color. Sizes 8-12 in. 
and 12-15 in. 
CAUTABIENCE ALBA—Buds pink then 
open to pure white, one of the hardiest, a 
very vigorous grower. Size 12-15 in. 
CAUTABIENCE BOURSAULT—Beautiful 
light purple or lilac shade. Low compact 
grower, very showy. Size 12-15 in. 
CHARLES DICKENS—Clear red blooms, 
stand well above the deep green foliage. 
Rugged grower. Size 8-12 in. 
DR. DRESSELHUYS—Crimson red, vig- 
porous upright grower. Very hardy. Size 8-12 
in. and 12-15 in. : 
DR. LOVINK—Bright crimson red. At- 
tractive dark green foliage. Growing habits 
the same as America, but later blooming 
period. Size 12-15 in. 
ENGLISH ROSEUM—Light rose, vigoro::s 
upright grower, large foliage. Good growing 
habits. Size 8-12 in. 
GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
RHODODENDRON HYBRID 
F. D. GODMAN—Dark red blooms. Deep 
green foliage, vigorous grower. Not as 
hardy as America. Size 12-15 in. 
IGNATIUS SARGENTI — Bright purplish 
red. A soft and pleasing red. A good grow- 
er, SiZe 12-15 in. 
LEES DARK PURPLE—One of the finest 
deep purple in cultivation. Buds are very 
deep purple. Opening to large trusses of 
medium purple. Grows into a broad com- 
pact bush, vigorous grower. Sizes 8-12 in. 
and 12-15 in. 
MADAM MASSON—White with greenish 
white blotches. Very large trusses. Broad 
c.mpact grower. Nec as nardy as the white 
Cauiabience Alba. Size 8-12 in. 
ROSEUR ELEGANS — Rosy magenta. 
Compact bush wita good foliage. Vigorous 
grcwer. Size 8-12 in. 
PARSONS GRANDIFLORUM—Very large 
purplish rose trusses. A vigorous ~pright 
grower. Size 12-15 in. 
VAN WEERDEN PORLMAN—Bright 
crimson red. Growing habits are excellent. 
Late blooming. Sizes 8-12 in, and 12-15 in. 
SIZE—8-12 in. B.B. plants $2.25 each,. 10 
for $20.00. 
SIZE—12-15 in. B.B: plants ‘3.25 each, .10 
for $30.00. 
All above varieties are grafted. 
HYBRID SEEDLINGS 
These are seedlings irom nemad varieties 
and others. In selecting our seed we have 
obtained some very fine varieties from our 
crosses.. These run in shades of white, pink 
and reds. We do not guarantee the colors. 
TRANSPLANTS—5-8 in. 3 for $1.80; 25 for 
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