GIRARD BROTHERS NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 19 
DUTCH HYBRID AZALEAS 
VUYKIANA 
This is a new race of Azalea. Developed 
by the Vuyk Van Ness Nurseries of Hol- 
land. We have grown this strain for four 
years, as yet we can not find any fault with 
them. These are a cross of the Azalea Mol- 
lis and much hardier than the Kurume 
strains. Try some and you will enjoy them 
as we do. 
MRS. VUYK VAN NESS—A 1950 intro- 
duction from Holland. This is one of the 
best Azaleas introduced in many years. 
The flowers are large ruffled bengal red 
of a heavy texture. Foliage is a glossy deep 
green. Sturdy compact grower. One that 
will attract much attention. 
Transplants—6 to 8 in., 70c each; 3 for $1.95; 
10 for $6.00; 12 to 15 in. B&B $3.00 each 
LITTLE BEAUTY 
1951 introduction. The beauty of this 
Azalea is unsurpassed. The flowers are 
double, fringed and completely cover 
the plant. The color is a satin deep 
rose. Branches are upright with deep 
glossy green foliage. 
Transplants—5 to 7 in., 70c each; 3 for $1.95 
10 for $5.00; 8 to 10 in., $1.25 each 
10 for $11.00 
BEETHOVEN — Another import from 
Europe. Attractive lilac shade. Grows 
dense, upright and blooms freely. Very 
good. 
Transplants—6 to 8 in., 65c each; 3 for $1.75 
10 for $5.00 
HELENA VUYK—Very large deep rose 
flowers. Foliage attractive deep green. 
Grows dense. 
10 to 12 in. B&B $2.50 each 
Transplants—6 to 8 in., 3 for $1.75; 10, $4.00 
SIBELIUS — A Vuyk azalea, like Bee- 
thoven, plants grow dense and bloom free- 
ly. Flowers are showy orange red. 
10 to 12 in, B&B $3.00 each; Transplants 
6 to 8 in., 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.00 
WILHELMINA VUYK—New from Eu- 
rope. Large clear white blooms. When in 
bloom plants resemble a mound of snow. 
Compact rapid grower. 
12 to 15 in. plants B&B $3.00 each; Trans- 
plants 6 to 8 in., 65c each; 3 for $1.75; 
10 for $5.00 
GERARDINI VUYK —A beautiful rose 
pink azalea. We imported the first of this 
variety 4 years ago and like it very well. 
Grows dense, upright and blooms freely. 
One that will gain great popularity. 
Transplants—5 to 7 in., 3 for $1.75; 10, $5.00 
10 to 12 in, B&B $2.50 each 
AZALEA PURPLE TRIUMPH 
New introduction. One of the most 
beautiful azaleas we grow. The flowers 
are gracefully ruffled. The color is 
hard to describe, known as rhodomine 
purple, according to the color chart. 
When in bloom, plant is so crowded 
with flowers that it is hard to detect 
the glossy deep green foliage. A broad 
compact grower with good habits. 
Transplants—5 to 7 in., 80c each; 3 for $2.25 
10 for $7.00 
POUKHANENSIS — A compact low 
growing shrub. Produces a profusion of 
deep rosy lavender flowers, deep green 
glossy foliage. Ideal landscaping shrub. 
Very hardy. 
Transplants—6 to 8 in., 70c each; 3 for $1.90 
YODIGOWA—A malvatica hybrid. Flow- 
ers a pretty double pink on compact up- 
right growing plants. A deciduous variety. 
Very hardy. 
Transplants—15 to 18 in., $3.00 each 
JAPANESE AZALEAS 
In this group are found many bright 
colors and the hardy ones are valuable 
for foundation planting. Many are 
evergreen but will drop its foliage in 
extreme cold weather. Some are early 
blooming, some are late blooming, 
many are hose in hose flowers. 
We list only the hardy ones 
GUMPO WHITE—Very dwarf. We 
have some 5 year old plants that are 
only 6 inches high and 10 inches wide. 
The ruffled pure white blooms some- 
times measure 3 to 3% inches across. 
An outstanding variety for rock gar- 
dens and low borders. Its glistening 
dark green foliage add much beauty to 
this plant. We recommend covering 
these plants with leaves or pine boughs, 
where winter is severe. 
Transplants—3 to 4 in., 3 for $1.60; 10, $5.00 
GUMPO PINK — Similar to Gumpo 
White. A beautiful shade of pink with 
Ideal for rock 
One you will 
red throat markings. 
gardens and_ borders. 
like very much. 
Transplants—3 to 4 in., 85c ea., 3 for $2.40 
