GIRARD BROTHERS NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 17 
cipachy nat ama HYBRIDS 
The Rhododendrons are acid soil loving 
plants. As in the case with most broad 
leaf evergreens the plant grows best in 
protected areas. Windswept locations 
should be avoided. Rhododendrons like 
well drained soil that is rich in organic 
matter. Neutral or sub-acid soil can be 
improved by use of Aluminum Sulphate. 
Acid peat, pine needles and oak leaves 
are all recommended as mulching ma- 
terial. Many varieties of Rhododendrons 
are found in the United States. Many of 
vuhe hybrids are from crosses of our well 
known R. Catawbiense and a large flower- 
ing oriental species R. Arboreum. 
DWARF RHODODENDRON 
Blue Tit — A dwarf compact small 
Its sky blue flowers are 
A very interesting 
leaf variety. 
borne in clusters. 
type. 
3 in. pot plants, $1.10 each; 3 for $3.15 
SELECTED RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
This list contains some of the finest in 
the hybrid family. Selected from good 
color, sturdy growing habits and hardi- 
ness. 
ABRAHAM LINCOLN—Bright rosy ma- 
genta. Grows into a low compact bush. 
Very hardy. Size 12 to 15 in. 
AMERICA — Brilliant clear red. Very 
floriferous. Grows into a broad bush form. 
One of the best in this color. Sizes 8 to 
eine and) L2etor lo int 
CATAWBIENSE ALBA—Buds pink then 
open to pure white. One of the hardiest, a 
very vigorous grower. Size 12 to 15 in. 
and 8 to 12 in. 
CHARLES DICKENS—Clear red blooms, 
stand well above the deep green foliage. 
Rugged grower. Size 8 to 12 in. 
DR. DRESSELHU YS—Crimson red, vig- 
orous upright grower. Very hardy. Size 
8 to 12\in; and»12'to 15. in. 
ENGLISH ROSEUM—Light rose, vigor- 
ous upright grower, large foliage. Good 
growing habits. Size 8 to 12 in. 
LEE’S 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 compact bush, vigorous grower. 
Sizes 8 to 12 in. and 12-15 in. 
MADAM MASSON—White with green- 
ish white blotches. Very large trusses. 
Broad compact grower. Not as hardy as 
the white Cautiabiense Alba. Size 8-12”. 
ROSEUM ELEGANS — Rosy magenta. 
Compact bush with good foliage. Vigorous 
grower. Size 8-12 in. 
PARSONS GRANDIFLORUM — Very 
large purplish rose trusses. A vigorous 
upright grower. Size 12 to 15 in. 
HOMER—A new addition to the list of 
fine Hybrids. Flowers bloom very large 
clear rose, a color that is very pleasing. 
Plant grows compact and erect with deep 
green leaves. 8-10 inch size only. 
HASSAN—Another large flowering pink. 
Flower trusses measure six inches across. 
8-10 inch B.B. 
BOULE DE NEIGE — Slow compact 
growing. Blooms best as it gets older. 
Blooms white. 8-10 inch B.B. 
DIRECTOR E. HJELM—Blooms of dark 
carmine rose. Flowers are large and beau- 
tiful. Grown by us for two years and we 
do not know much about its habits. 8-10 
inch B.B. 
MRS. P. DEN OUDEN—Bright red flow- 
ers. Upright grower, appears to have 
good growing habits. 8-10 inch B.B. 
MRS. A. T. DE LAMARE—Fragrant pure 
white, a lovely variety. We as yet are not 
familiar with its growing habits and hardi- 
ness. 8-10 inch B.B. 
VAN WEERDEN POELMAN — Bright 
crimson red. Growing habits are excel- 
lent. Late blooming. Sizes 8-12 in. and 
12-15 71h, 
PRICES ON THE ABOVE GRAFTED VARIETIES 
Size 8 to 12 in., B&B plants, $2.50 each; 
10 for $22.50 
Size 12 to 15 in., B&B plants, $3.25 each; 
10 for $30.00 
HYBRID SEEDLINGS 
These are seedlings from named va- 
rieties and others. In selecting our seed 
we have obtained some very fine va- 
rieties from our crosses. These run in 
shades of white, pink and reds. Wedo 
not guarantee the colors. 
Transplants—5 to 8 in., 3 for $1.80; 25 
for $3.75; 8 to 12 in., 3 for $3.75; 
10 for $13.25 
