H. L. LARSON © RHODODENDRONS 
A Guide to Markings and Symbols Used 
in This Catalogue 
The stars (**) preceding the names of the varieties listed 
indicate the relative garden merit accorded them by the 
Royal Horticultural Society in the degree of superlative 
excellence. Many fine varieties very often are not rated 
either because they are not readily found in the channels 
of trade, or because they are too new to have received 
recognition from the garden authorities; and among these 
are many rhododendrons of the highest order. In our 
opinion, all rhododendrons listed are of the finest quality 
and the fact that to some of them no stars are affixed does 
not in the least detract from their value as garden shrubs. 
Aside from the value of the plants as garden shrubs, many 
varities have been listed as to hardiness. Thus, you will find 
after the name a letter, such as A, B, C, D, Eor F. A indi- 
cates a rock hardy plant which will stand full exposure to 
sun or cold; B, hardy but requires some shade to obtain 
best results; C, hardy in a sheltered position; D, requires a 
moderate amount of shelter; E, requires shelter in most 
favored gardens; and F, usually a greenhouse shrub. These 
indications apply to conditions in England, which are similar 
to this area west of the Cascade Mountains; and it should 
be borne in mind that while most rhododendrons will stand 
full sun if kept well watered, they thrive better in partial 
shade, and should never be planted up against a south or 
west side of house where they will receive not only the full 
effect of the sun but added reflection of bright light and heat 
from the building. 
Where the letter R appears after a plant name, it indi- 
cates it is a shrub suitable for a rockery. 
PRICE MARKING: The plants price marked are avail- 
able this season. If you are interested in an unpriced plant 
and desire at this time to place your order, we will notify 
you as to price when the plant is available. Additional 
information may be obtained by writing directly to us. 
NOTICE: Our listings are not revised each year. This is 
a reference catalogue which we would like to feel will find 
a place in your gardening library. We cordially invite your 
questions. Any inquiry directed to us will be given our 
immediate attention. 
CHOICE HYBRID RHODODENDRONS 
Size & Price 
4-12” | 12-18” 
** A. Bedford (B) lavender, dark eye 
A. C. Kendrick (B) lilac rose with red purple 
blotch ; 
*Adriaan Koster (B) creamy white, yellow 
center 
Aladdin (B) pink 
*** Albatross (C) white scented 
*** Albatross (C) Town Hill form (new) 
** Alice (B) deep pink fading to pale rose 
Amalfi—Cornubia x calophytum (new) 
ee Wilhelmina x chaetomal- 
um 
** Amy (B) bright red 
Androcles—early pink (new) 
Anita—pinkish-yellow 
Antonio—pink (new) 
** Argosy (B) white sweet scented 
Aries—deep blood crimson (new) 
*Armistice Day (B) blood red 
** Arthur Osborn (B) dark scarlet 
Arthur J. Ivens (B) pale pink 
astrocalyx (cross) (A) pink 
*Atrosanguineum (A) bright red 
Aucklandi x Earl of Athlone 
Augustenii-atro caeraleum 
*** Avalanche (C) white (new) 
Pass le 
