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AZALEAS and RHODODENDRON 
These and other broadleaf evergreens, such 
as the Holly varieties, Mahonia and Euony- 
mous, are not propagated at Akeley, but 
obtained from reliable wholesale nursery- 
men when possible. Because the supply of 
different sizes changes rapidly, we do not 
list price or size. Below are characteristics of 
the plants usually in stock. 
RHODODENDRON 
Maximum — The ''deer-tongue laurel’’ of the 
mountains; large leaf; pink flowers about 
July 4th; excellent foliage. 
Catawbiense — Showy purple flowers in June. 
Carolinianum — Dainty lavender blooms; earl- 
iest of the Rhododendrons with color. 
Hybrids — Named varieties, with a color range 
from pure white to ere reds; the most 
highly prized Rhododendron. 
_.AZALEA (only hardy species stocked) 
Calendulacea — ''Flame”, blooms June Ist. 
Schlippenbachi — Large, rose-pink flowers in 
May. 
Mollis — Probably the best known, these Chin- 
ese azaleas run from the deep pink to sal- 
mon and yellow to brighten May. 
Mucronulatum — Very early rosy-purple. 
MT. LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia) 
Always useful in the landscape plan, this 
State Flower of Pennsylvania, is covered with 
pink in June. Evergreen. 
MAHONIA ACQUIFOLIUM 
Commonly known as Oregon Hollygrape, 
this is a sad looking specimen for a brie 
period in late winter, unless well sheltered. 
But new leaves appear early, and its yellow 
flowers and blue fruits later are singularly 
striking. 
PIERIS FLORIBUNDA (Mt. Andromeda) 
A shower of white, dainty flowers in spring, 
with evergreen leaves like Laurel. Hardier 
with us than Japonica. 
HOLLY (Ilex varieties) 
Christmas Holly (Ilex opaca) IS quite hardy 
in Chautauqua and Warren Counties, con- 
trary to some beliefs; a wonderful hedge of 
it grows in Jamestown. Illex convexa also is 
highly recommended. 
ACID SOIL — Rhododendron and their kin will like 
you better if you remember they are acid-loving 
plants, with al) of organic material in the soil. 
Use oak lea 
mold, peat, chemical acidifiers and 
the like. 
ORNAMENTAL HARDWOODS 
WHITE BIRCH (Betula) 
CANOE BIRCH (B. papyrifera) 
— Long lasting clear white bark. 
6 - 7' singles B.R. 2.15 
4 - 5' clumps (populifolia) 4.75 
5 - 6' clumps 6.75 
CUT LEAF WEEPING (B. alba laciniata) 
— Choice grafted stock. 
6-7' 7.50 
FASTIGIATA — very narrow 
Imported from Holland 6.50 
RED MAPLE 
CRIMSON KING (Schwedleri nigra) 
Plant Patent No. 735. Rich red leaves all 
season. 
6 - 7' branched — 1" caliper 14.00 
DWARF type JAP RED MAPLE — $5. up 
AMUR MAPLE (ginnala) — Crimson red 
late summer til fall; erect but not tall; ideal 
for low homes; very hardy. 
ai=.5 5.50 
** FLOWERING DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
WHITE (Cornus flor.) 
— Flowers, leaves and berries combine to 
make your garden a picture. 
3 to 10' at |. per foot 
PINK (Cornus flor. rubra) 
2 to 4' at 2.25 per foot 
WELCH'S (Cornus flor. Welchi) 
— New graft with leaves variegated with 
red, green and white shades. 
18 - 24" 4.00 
2 ieee: 6.00 
FLOWERING CHERRY 
Double flowering Kwanzan 
— Cherry blossoms on a variety hardy 
enough for our climate. 
4-5) 5.50 
5 - 6 6.75 
PURPLE LEAVES 
Thundercloud Plum 3.75 
Prunus Pissardi a25 
Purple leaf Hazel Nut aof5 
Purple leaf Birch (Imported) 6.50 
MAGNOLIA — SWEET BAY (glauca) 
3' — Proven hardy by many years 6.75 
OTHER flowering and ornamental plants or 
trees usually in stock include Redbud, Flow- 
ering Crabs, Smoke Tree, Red Alder, Striped 
Maple, Hercules Club (Aralia spinosa) 
SHADE TREES 
Norway Maple, Hard or Sugar Maple, Oaks in 
variety, Tulip Tree, Cucumber Tree — in sizes 5' to 
15' at the usual prices of from 50c to $1 per foot. 
HEDGE PLANTS — Arctic Blue Willow and Privet, as well as flowering shrubs of Forsythia, Weigela, Viburnum, 
Abelia, Bayberry and Burning Bush are grown. 
BROADLEAF: RHODODENDRON - HOLLY - AZALEAS 
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SHADE & ORNAMENTAL TREES 
