GREEN RIDGE NURSERY, MADISON, OHIO 
LOVELY RHODODENDRONS AND 
In general, azaleas and rhododendrons are not adaptable to adverse conditions of 
any sort; they require an acid soil that is moist and well-drained, and they prefer 
partial shade and protection from wind. Notable exceptions are Azalea mollis, which 
does not need a particularly acid soil and prefers sun, and the Rhododendron hybrids 
which do quite well in no shade at all (they do need acid, though). 
The side of a hill beneath some trees or the east side of a building is usually an 
ideal site, giving both wind and afternoon-sun protection. Bottoms of ravines and 
other low spots may be frost pockets where late frosts will nip the flower buds. 
To acidify an alkaline soil, work in some sulfur dust and peat moss to a good 
depth. Peat moss is fine even if soil is already acid because it improves moisture 
and drainage and supplies organic matter. Water is essential, and in dry areas you 
may have to irrigate every summer during hot spells. 
Wherever the soil is alkaline, the summers dry or the winters bitterly cold 
some special attention and protection will be necessary. The rewards will be many 
times worth your trouble. 
* Sizes so marked are extra small and will require extra care during first season. Recommended for 
the experienced gardener. 
Hybrid Rhododendrons 2 yr. TT 3-6” 
CAROLINA RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron carolinianum) 
4-6 ft. Zone V. Fairly slow growing, 
compact, early to bloom, flowers vary 
from pale pink to rosy purple. Very de- 
sirable. 
*l vr. T about 2” 40c ea., 10 $3.50, 100 $30 
3 yr. TT 3-6” 75c each, 10 $7.00 
ROSEBAY RHODODENDRON . 
(Rhododendron maximum) 
8-10 ft. or more. Zone III. Large plant, 
large leaves. Pale pink to white flowers 
in late June, partly hidden by new foli- 
age. Very hardy, prefers part shade. 
Excellent for naturalistic plantings and 
as background for other rhododendrons 
and azaleas. 
*l yr. T about 2” 40c ea., 10 $3.50, 100 $39 
3 yr. TT 3-6” 75c each, 10 $7.00 
CATAWBA RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron catawbiense) 
5-8 ft. Zone IV. Hardy, attractive foli- 
age, flowers lilac-purple in early June. 
This species has been used as one of the 
parents in the production’ of a majority 
of the hardy hybrid varieties. 
*l vr. T about 2” 40c ea., 10 $3.50, 100 $30 
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
Grown from the seed of various named 
hybrids, these broadleaf aristocrats will 
vary in maturity size from 4 to 8 feet as 
a rule. Hardiness in general will be 
limited to Zone V though some may live 
in Zone IV. Acid soil, ample moisture, 
sun or shade. Grown from mixed seed, 
colors unknown. Perhaps some may be 
more lovely than the original named 
varieties. 
*“l yr. T 2-4” 50c ea., 10 $4.50, 100 $40 
2 yr. TT 3-6” 90c ea., 10 $8.00, 100 $70 
4 vr. TTT 5-8” $1.35 ea., 10 $12.50, 
100 $100.00 
NAMED HYBRID RHODODENDRONS 
Zone V. Thrifty, well- branched and 
heavily rooted plants grown from grafts 
or cuttings, true to name. 
ROSEUM ELEGANS. One of the best 
and easiest to grow; hardy, reliable, 
beautiful. Compact dark green shrub, 
large bright rosy-pink flowers. 
2 vr. TT 8-10” $3.00 each, 3 $8.00 
GOMER WATERER. White flowers, 
strong plant. Plant on east exposure or 
under trees to avoid afternoon sun in 
winter which may damage flower buds. 
True of any azalea or rhododendron but 
but especially this one. 
1 vr. T 5-8” $1.95 each, 3 $5.00 
LEE’S DARK PURPLE. Hardy plant, 
somewhat less compact than some varie- 
ties, large purple flowers. 
2 vr. TT 8-12” $3.25 each, 3 $9.00 
CARACTACUS. Compact plant, pur- 
vlish red. 
2 vr. TT 8-12” $3.25 each, 3 $9.00 
KOREAN RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron mucronulatum) 
4-6it. Zones bv | Harliest mot mallunazalodamand 
rhododendrons to bloom, bright rosy-lavender in 
mid-April, The plant drops its leaves in winter 
like an azalea but is a true rhododendron. Fall 
coloration of the foliage is often an added feature. 
In areas where late spring frosts are common it 
is wise to give this plant a northern exposure or 
other shady spot where the early spring sun 
will not entice the blossoms too early. 
2 yr. TT 3-5” 75c each, 10 $6.50 — 
3 yr. TTT 5-8” $1.00 each, 10 $9.00 
