H. L. LARSON @ RHODODENDRONS 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS 
It gives us a great deal of satisfaction in presenting to you 
this list of some of the rhododendrons growing in our garden. 
Since 1923 we have been collecting and growing the finest 
of rhododendrons available. From our varied collection of 
choice English hybrids and exotic species we invite you to 
select plants suitable to your individual preference and 
particular requirements. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
For the first time we are offering two of our new rhodo- 
dendrons: 
R. Mrs. Horace Fogg has a huge truss of nine and ten 
flowers, each flower being 414” to 5” across and 2%” deep. 
The color of the corolla is Neyron rose 623/2. The throat 
is crimson 22. The tips of the corolla are Neyron rose 631/1. 
The leaves are dark green, 2%” wide and 7” long. 
R. Virginia Scott has a truss of eight flowers, each flower 
being 342” across and 14%” deep. The color of the corolla 
is straw yellow 604/1. The buds are Mandarin red 17/2 
fading to Chinese yellow 614/2. The foliage is dark green 
64%” long and 3” wide. 
The color descriptions of the plants are from the Royal 
Horticultural Society color chart. As to hardiness the plants 
survived the blizzard of 1950 during which period the tem- 
perature registered zero. 
THE CULTIVATION OF RHODODENDRONS 
SOIL: Rhododendrons will grow in practically any soil 
which does not contain lime, this being detrimental to them. 
A good fibrous loam with a liberal mixture of peat and 
compost will grow them to perfection. It is important that 
the soil be well drained as all rhododendrons dislike stag- 
nation of the roots. At one time it was thought impossible 
to grow them without a rich peaty soil, but this idea has 
long been obsolete, as may be seen by many fine specimens 
growing in our garden. 
SITUATION: Almost any position will suit them, provid- 
ing that they are not in absolute shade, A cool moist position 
in partial shade is best. Generally speaking the larger the 
leaf of the plant the more shade should be given. This applies 
to the large leaf species such as Falconeri, Hodgsonii, sino- 
Grande and Macabeanum, while the small leaf ones, especially 
the dwarfs with scaly and aromatic foliage, will stand 
exposure to the sun. Many beautiful varieties are eminently 
adapted to woodland planting and where thin woods are 
available, the grower has many advantages, as invariably 
the soil is ideal and there is no preparation necessary. 
PLANTING: May be carried out from September to mid- 
June, providing the ground is in a good working condition. 
Do not plant too deep. Water well and mulch with decom- 
posed leaves. After flowering it is important to remove all 
old blooms. 
FERTILIZATION: Rhododendrons are no diflerent than 
any other plants in regard to fertilization and care. In the 
early years of our nursery we tried many different fertilizers, 
even at times mixing our own. For the past ten years we 
have been using Carstens Rhododendron Fertilizer exclu- 
sively with the best results. The fine foliage and good condi- 
tion of our plants show the results of the use of Carstens 
Rhododoendron Fertilizer. Carstens Rhododondron Fer- 
tilizer can be purchased at your favorite garden store in 
convenient packages. This is a product of Carstens Packing 
Company, manufacturers of the organic based NuLife Lawn 
and Garden Fertilizer and Carstens Rose Fertilizer. 
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