RHODODENDRONS 
Rhododendrons. one of our most spectacular native 
plants, are always a thing of beauty. They are acid soil 
loving plants and as is the case with most shade loving 
broadleaf evergreens, they grow best in areas where they 
will get some protection. Windswept locations should be 
avoided. They like a well-drained soil that is rich in organic 
matter. Neutral and alkaline soil should be improved with 
peatmoss and by the use of Aluminum sulphate. They will 
grow best in semi-shady locations and should be particularly 
protected from the extreme, hot mid-day sun during the 
summer months. They will appreciate copious waterings 
in dry weather. 
HARDY HYBRID RHODODENDRONS 
The hybrid seedlings we offer here are grown from 
carefully selected seed, handpicked from one of the finest 
lots of red plants growing in New England. We cannot 
guarantee the colors of these seedlings, of course, but our 
strain has consistently produced a large percentage of good 
reds and pinks. We pride ourselves in the belief that no 
better strain of Hybrid Seedlings can be grown. 
FORTUNEI HYBRID RHODODENDRONS 
We have grown seedlings of these Fortunei Hybrids for 
a number of years and year after year they have produced 
some of the finest pinks and near whites imaginable. They 
have proven absolutely hardy here on Cape Cod and in ad- 
dition to producing larger flowers than the so-called Hardy 
Hybrids, they are often very fragrant. 
Both types are offered in mixed colors only. 
Two year plants from 2-inch plant bands: 75c each; 6 for 
$4.00; 12 for $7.00. 
Three year plants from 3-inch plant bands: $1.25 each; 3 for 
$3.50; 6 for $6.50. 
SPRING SPECIAL. We will ship in May, when they are 
ready, 12 Hybrid Seedling Rhododendron, 2 year old, 
from 2-inch bands, postpaid, for $5.95; or 6 Hybrid 
Seedling Rhododendrons, 3 years old, from 3-inch bands, 
Postpaid, for $5.95. 
Cultural Directions for Rhododendrons 
and Azaleas 
These plants are acid-soil loving plants and success or 
failure with them will in a great measure depend on the 
preparation of the soil before planting. Plenty of peat moss 
should be incorporated into the soil before planting, even 
at the rate of two parts peat moss and one part of soil. Good 
well rotted cow manure mixed in at planting time is one of 
the best fertilizers, but if that is hard to get, a good all 
around Acid Plant Fertilizer is satisfactory. While the plants 
are young, keep them lightly shaded, both summer and win- 
ter. When they grow older, they will stand full sun, as long 
as they can be protected from severe winds. Water copious- 
ly during the hot months. Never let them dry out. 
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