AZALEAS and RHODODENDRONS 
CHINESE AZALEA (Azalea mollis) 
3-4 ft. Zone V. Easiest azalea to grow, 
thrives in sun or part shade, any average 
soil if drainage is good, Acid soil not 
essential. Large flowers in great quaniti- 
ties, yellow, orange, salmon, flame red. 
Blooms late May. Grown from mixed 
seed, colors unknown. 
3 yr. TT 5-8 7Oc cach, 10 $6.00, 
100 $50.00 
4 yr. TT 8-12” mostly with flower buds, 
$1.10 each, 10 $9.00 
CHINESE AZALEAS, TRUE TO COLOR 
Imported from Holland, grown one and 
two years in Our nursery, true to color, 
choice of yellow and red, good clear 
colors. 
3 yr. TT 8-10’ $1.40 each, 10 $12.00 
4 yr. TT 12-15’ $2.00 each, 10 $17.50 
PONTIC AZALEA 
(Azalea lutea, also known as A. pontic 
and A. flavum) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. Sweetly fragrant clear 
yellow flowers cover the bush in late May 
or early June. Performs handsomely here 
but rarely grows well where hot weather 
is long and intense. Sun or part shade, 
acid soil. 
2 yr. T 3-4" 50c each, 10 $4.00, 
100 $35.00 
3 yr. TT 4-8” 85c¢ each, 10 $7.50 
4 yr. TT 8-10” Blooming size B&B $2.00 
each, 10 $17.50 
GHENT HYBRIDS (Azalea gandavense) 
5-10 ft. Zone IV. Strong, tall, hardy. 
Blooms late May or early June with 
striking and unusual shades of orange, 
pink, yellow, occasionally red or white. 
Grown from mixed seed, colors unknown. 
3 yr. TT 5-8 85c¢ each, 10 $7.50 
4 yr. TT 8-12” Blooming size, B&B 
$2.25 each, 3 $6.00 
FLAME AZALEA (Azalea calendulacea) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. The most outstanding of 
native American azaleas. Yellowish 
Orange, sometimes reddish flowers in 
June, lasting as long as 2 weeks even 
in full sun. Blooms later than most 
azaleas. 
2 yr. T 4-7". 75c¢ each, 10 $7.00 
4 yr. TT 12-15” Blooming size B&B 
$3.50 each, 3 $9.75 
PINXTERBLOOM (Azalea nudifiora) 
4-6 ft. Zone Ill. Extremely hardy native 
azalea often known as “‘wild honey- 
suckle’’. Light pink to white flowers in 
late May. 
2 yr. TT 5-8" 75c each, 10 $7.00 
PINK SHELL AZALEA (Azalea vaseyi) 
6 ft. Zone IV. Light rose, pink or near- 
white flowers in mid-May. A very good 
native type with the added feature of 
light red fall foliage. 
3 yr. TT 6-9’ $1.50 each; 3 $3.90 
ROYAL AZALEA (Azalea schlippenbachi) 
5-8 ft. Zone IV. An oriental species, 
highly regarded for hardiness, large fra- 
grant rose-pink flowers (mid-May) and 
colorful autumn foliage. Leaves are large 
and broad, providing texture variation in 
mixed azalea plantings. Best in part 
shade but will do well anywhere if soil 
is moist. 
3 yr. TT 3-6 75c each, 10 $7.00, 
100 $60.00 
4 yr. TT 6-9” bushy, mostly with flower 
buds, $1.50 each, 10 $13.00, 100 
$100.00 
YODOGAWA AZALEA (Azatea yedoense) 
3-5 ft. Zone V. Double, reddish-purple 
or lavender flowers, mid-May. Sun or 
shade. Semi-evergreen. 
3 yr. TT 8-12’ B&B $2.00 each, 10 
$17.50 
KOREAN AZALEA 
(Azalea yedoense poukhonense) 
3-4 ft. Zone V. Compact low shrub (or 
more Open in shady places), fragrant 
petunia-purple flowers, single, mid-May. 
Flowers freely while quite small. 
3 yr. TT 5-8” very bushy $1.00 each, 
3 $2.40 
4 yr. TT 8-10’ B&B very bushy $2.00 
each, 3 $5.25 
TORCH AZALEA 
(Azalea obtusum kaempferi) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. Fast growing upright 
bush, masses of blossoms mid-May, 
shades of pink and sometimes red or 
lavender. Best in partial shade. Semi- 
evergreen. Mixed colors only. 
3 yr. TT 5-8 75c each, 10 $7.00 
100 $60.00 
4 yr. TT 8-12" Blooming size B&B 
$2.25 each, 3 $6.00 
EVERGREEN AZALEAS 
GABLE HYBRID AZALEAS 
Zone V. A group of large flowered, free 
blooming evergreen azaleas developed 
and introduced during recent years by 
Dr. Joseph Gable of Philadelphia. The 
following are a few of his varieties that 
have done well with us. 
ELIZABETH GABLE. Large deep pink single 
flowers in June, upright medium. tall. 
Available 3 yr. size (see below). 
HERBERT.  Frilled purple hose in hose, 
spreading flat topped plant, hardiesi 
and most reliable of all Gable hybrids. 
About 3 ft. at maturity. 2 yr and 3 yr. 
sizes. 
LOUISE GABLE. Semidouble salmon pink, 
looks good enough to eat. Blooms in 
June, 3 to 4 ft. at maturity. 2 yr. size. 
ROSEBUD. Little double pink ‘’rosebuds,’’ 
indescribably charming. Dwarf plant (2-3 
ft.) blooms in June. 2 yr. and 3 yr. sizes. 
ROSE GREELEY. Large white flowers, pro- 
fusely borne, hose in hose. Just a little 
bit tender with us during the first winter 
or two but this outstanding plant is 
worth extra protection to get it estab- 
lished. 2 yr. size. 
2 yr. size, T 4-8’ sturdy $1.00 each, 
10 $8.50 
3 yr. size, TT 8-10’ B&B, sheared, 
bushy, landscape size, ready to bloom 
$3.00 each, 10 $27.50 
KAEMPFERI VARIETIES—TORCH AZALEA 
Zone V. Kaempferi azaleas are tall 
growing (5-8 ft.) large single flowering 
types which are best adapted for areas 
of filtered sunlight (beneath trees, wood- 
land areas). They grow well in sun but 
full sunlight causes the flowers to fade 
early. They are hardy to 15 degrees 
below zero as a rule. 
FEDORA. Bright pink. Available in 3 yr. 
size (see below). 
JOHN CAIRNS. Dark red. Resistant to sun- 
fade. 2 yr. and 4 yr. sizes. 
OTHELLO. Brick red, brilliant shade. 3 yr. 
THAIS. Deep red. 2 yr. size. 
2 yr. T 4-7’ 90c each, 10 $8.00 
3 yr. TT 10-12’" B&B Blooming size, 
$2.00 each, 10 $17.50 
4 yr. TT 12-15” B&B Blooming size, 
$3.50 each, 10 $32.50 
AZALEA AMOENA — Purple flowers. 
A. AMOENA COCCINEA — Fiery red. 
2-3 ft. Zone V. These two dwarf 
azaleas are identical except for flower 
color. Small shiny leaves, small but 
numerous brilliant flowers. Sizes will 
be somewhat larger in warmer climates, 
here they are among the semi-dwarf 
azaleas. Amoena, the purple shade, is 
somewhat hard to combine with other 
colors and is best used alone. 
3 yr. 8-9" TT sheared, bushy, b!ooming 
size, either variety, B&B $3.00 each, 
10 $27.50 
THE HOLLIES (lex) 
AMERICAN HOLLY (Ilex opaca) 
15-25 ft. Zone V. A large shrub or small 
tree of roughly pyramidal outline, wide- 
ly known for glossy spiny evergreen 
leaves and bright red berries. One male 
within 100 feet or so for every one to 
ten females. Good, well-drained soil is 
best. 
_ 1 yr. T 5-8 $1.25 each, 10 $11.00 
2 yr. TT 8-12’ $2.00 each, 10 $17.50 
State number of males and _ females 
desired. 
Named Varieties of American Holly 
HEDGEHOLLY. So named for its adapt- 
ability to sheared or unsheared hedges 
but it is hard to beat as a specimen 
plant in the landscape. Slow, dense 
dark green somewhat smaller leaves, 
masses of red berries. 
OLD HEAVY BERRY. Like a young oak 
tree, strong, sturdy, handsome. Large 
leaves, large berries, faster grower. Too 
large for foundation planting, best as 
a yard or border specimen. 
Above varieties 2 yr. TT 8-12" $2.50 each 
INKBERRY (Ilex glabra) 
5-6 ft. Zone Ill. A good evergreen of 
marvelous adaptability. Grows in nearly 
any soil, particularly good in difficult wet 
spots. Sun or shade, even dense shade. 
Relatively slow growth. Foliage is glossy 
dark green, assumes dark metallic tints 
in winter sun. Tendency to grow loose 
and open is easily overcome by yearly 
trimming. Black berries in fall. 
2 yr. TT 4-7” 65c each, 10 $6.00, 100 
50.00 
3 de TT 6-9 $1.00 each, 10 $9.00 
CONVEXLEAF JAPANESE HOLLY 
(Ilex crenata convexa) 
3-4 ft. Zone V. Shiny cupped leaves like 
little green pearls. Rounded slow growing 
shrub for hedges and foundation plants, 
Annual shearing helps maintain com- 
pactness. Japanese hollies have shiny 
black berries in fall. 
2 yr. T 5-8’ 65c each, 10 $5.50, special 
quantity price 100 $35.00 
4 yr. TT field grown, heavy 8-10” 
$1.25 each, 10 $10.00 
HETZ CONVEXLEAF HOLLY 
(Ilex crenata hetzi) 
5-7 ft. Zone V. Big brother of Ilex 
crenata convexa, quite recently intro- 
duced. Convex leaves are twice as big 
on a plant twice as large. A fine foliage 
plant, should make a wonderful sheared 
hedge. 
1 yr. T 5-8 75c each, 10 $6.50, 100 
$55.00 
2 yr. T 8-12” $1.25 each, 10 $10.00 
ROUNDLEAF JAPANESE HOLLY 
(Ilex crenata rotundifolia) 
6-8 ft. Zone V to VI. Upright compact 
shrub, largest leaf of the Jap. hollies, 
glossy and round (flat). Ideal for ever- 
green hedges, specimen plants, founda- 
tion plantings. 
2 yr. T 5-8" 65c¢ each, 10 $5.50, 
special quantity price 100 $35.00. 
HELLER’S DWARF JAP. HOLLY 
(Ilex crenata helleri) . 
1-2 ft. Zone V to VI. Dwarf, compact 
flat-topped form, tiny leaves, stiffly and 
densely branched. Should be given pro- 
tected situations in Zone V, such as 
eastern exposures or beneath sheltering 
trees. 
2 yr. TT 3-6” $1.00 each 
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 
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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. 
trouble. 
The rewards will be many times worth yuor 
Many of our customers have been asking for larger sizes of rhododendrons and azaleas, 
so we are offering some fine baby plants this fall, landscape size, mostly ready to bloom 
next spring. These will be balled and burlapped (marked ‘’B&B’’) and packed securely 
in wire-bound crates for safe shipment. 
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. 
4 yr. TTT 5-8” $1.35 each, 10 $12.50, 
100 $100.00 
5 yr. TTT 8-12’ B&B $2.50 each, 10 
$22.50 
CAROLINA RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron carolinianum) 
4-7 ft. Zone V. Fairly slow, compact, 
early to bloom, flowers vary from near 
white to rosy pink. Trim occasionally to 
keep proper shape. 
4 yr. TT 5-8” $1.50 each, 10 $12.50 
5 yr. TTT 8-12’ Blooming size B&B 
$2.50 each, 3 $6.75 
KOREAN RHODODENDRON 
(Rhododendron mucronulatum) 
4-6 ft. Zone IV. Earliest of all azaleas 
and 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. 
4 yr. TT 12-18’ Bushy, blooming size, 
B&B $3.00 each, 3 $7.50 
NAMED HYBRIDS. Zone V. Grown from 
grafts or cuttings, true to name 
GOMER WATERFR. White flowers, good 
foliage. Available in 2 yr. size (see 
below). 
CARACTACUS. Bright red flowers, com- 
pact bush. 2 yr. and 3 yr. sizes. 
LEE’S DARK PURPLE. Lovely purple shade, 
large flowers. 2 yr. and 3 yr. sizes 
ENGLISH ROSEUM. Finest pink. 3 yr. size 
CATAWBIENSE ALBUM. Blush pink in bud, 
opens white. 2 yr. and 3 yr. sizes 
PARSONS GLORIOSUM. Rose-lilac. 3. yr. 
size. 
AMERICA. Best red flowers; loose open 
growth habit, may be kept more com- 
pact by pruning. 2 yr. size. 
DR. H. C. DRESSELHUYS. Crimson, vigor- 
ous plant. 2 yr. size. 
E. S. RAND. Clear scarlet, semi-dwarf 
plant. 2 yr. size. 
CATAWBIENSE GRANDIFLORUM. — Large 
flowers deep lilac. 2 yr. and 3 yr. sizes. 
2 yr. size T, 6-10’ $3.00 each, 3 $8.50, 
10 $27.50 
3 yr. size TT, 9-18" B&B (size will vary 
according to growth rate of each 
variety) $5.00 each, 3 $14.00, 10 
$45.00 
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. 
4 yr. TT 7-10” $1.50 each, 10 $12.50 
5 yr. TT 10-15” B&B $2.50 each, 3 
$6.75 
BROADLEAF 
DWARF ENGLISH BOXWOOD 
(Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa) 
1-3 ft, Zone V. Unquestionably a dwarf 
evergreen, ideal for small hedges and 
edgings, or for small specimen and 
foundation plantings. A tightly growing 
rounded upright plant with good green 
foliage, can be grown unsheared, or 
sheared as much as desired. An extra 
cold Zone V winter will damage dwarf 
box; planting in partial shade will help 
minimize this. 
2 yr. T 4-6’ 50c each, 10 $4.50, 100 
$40.00 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia) 
5-8 ft. Zone IV. White or blush pink 
flowers in June grace a plant already 
beautiful by virtue of leathery glossy 
foliage. A close relative of azaleas and 
rhododendrons, requiring similar condi- 
tions, namely acid soil, good drainage 
and ample moisture. A mulch of peat 
moss is helpful, as well as partial shade. 
2 yr. TT 3-5” 65c each, 10 $6.00, 100 
$50.00 
3 yr. TT 5-8 $1.00 each, 10 $9.00 
DROOPING LEUCOTHOE 
(Leucothoe catesbaei) 
3-5 ft. Zone IV. Lustrous foliage, grace- 
ful arching branches, twigs, reddish. 
Small white bells bloom in spring. An- 
other rhododendron relative, needing 
same cultural attention and combining 
well with rhododendrons in the land- 
cape picture. 
3 aa TT 6-9, cut back, bushy 90c each, 
10 $8.00 
4 yr. TT 8-12", cut back, bushy $1.20 
each, 10 $10.50 
OREGON HOLLY GRAPE 
(Mahonia aquifolia) 
3-5 ft. Zone V. Glossy hollylike leaves, 
bright yellow flowers in spring, light 
blue grapelike berries in summer. Fully 
evergreen in milder climates, semi- 
evergreen here. Thrives even under ad- 
verse conditions, particularly good in 
alkaline soils. Partial shade in colder 
regions helps prevent leaf burn. 
2 yr. T 6-10” 75c each, 10 $6.50, 100 
$55.00 p 
3 yr. TT, cut back, heavy 8-12 $1.25 
each, 10 $11.00 
PACHISTIMA (Pachistima canbyi) 
8-12 inches. Zone V. Forms dense clump 
of small dark green leaves, small pinky 
white flowers. Useful in shady places as 
a groundcover, accent clump in rock 
garden, or in foreground of foundation 
plantings. Prefers moist acid soil. 
1 yr. T 4-6 50c each, 10 $4.50 
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If you are unable to plant when your 
package arrives, unpack and “heel in” the 
plants in a shady place and water well. 
They will keep until you can plant them 
properly. Do not expose roots to sun or air 
at any time. 
EVERGREENS 
LILY OF THE VALLEY SHRUB 
(Pieris japonica) 
5-8 ft. Zone V. This little-known beauty 
attracts attention the year around. The 
new foliage in spring is red, orange, 
bronze and shiny light green, deepening 
to lustrous dark green as the leaves 
mature. Drooping clusters of buds form 
in fall and add an artistic note through- 
out the winter, opening to waxy white 
fragrant bells in April or early May. 
Does well in average soil, appreciates 
good drainage. Grows somewhat taller 
than wide as a rule. 
2) yr. 1 5-7-- 80c each, 10 '$7.507,100 
$65.00 
3 yr. TT 7-10”, cut back, bushy $1.20 
each, 10 $10.00 
MOUNTAIN ANDROMEDA 
(Pieris floribunda) 
3-5 ft. Zone IV. Smaller, lower growing 
than Pieris japonica, usually wider than 
high. White bell flowers on little erect 
spikes. 
2 yr. T 5-7" 80c each, 10 $7.50 
CHERRY LAUREL 
(Prunus laurocerasus schipkaensis) 
6-8 ft. Zone V to VI. A vigorous and 
serviceable shrub with dark green pointed 
leaves and white flower spikes in spring. 
Too vigorous for most foundation plant- 
ings but excellent for borders, screens, 
and hedges, sheared or unsheared. 
3 yr. TT 8-12” full, bushy $1.50 each, 
10 $13.50 
FIRETHORN (Pyracantha coccinea lalandi) 
6-10 ft. Zone V. Clusters of flaming 
orange red berries in spring, rich ever- 
green foliage (partial leaf drop during 
late winter in cold, exposed situations). 
Upright shrub, useful as a hedge, speci- 
men, or wall plant (bushy and natural 
or espaliered). 
2 yr. TT, grown in 3” pot, $1.00 each, 
10 $8.50 
3 yr. TT, grown in 4” pot, $2.00 each, 
10 $15.00 
GERMANDER (Teucrium chamaedrys) 
8-10 inches. Zone V. Bushy evergreen 
edging plant with upright branches and 
small glossy green leaves, useful as a 
tiny clipped hedge or allowed to grow 
naturally. Tops sometimes winterkill in 
Zone V but new growth comes thick 
and fast from the roots in spring. 
1 yr. T 3-6 35c each, 10 $3.00, 100 
$20.00 
3 yr. T 5-7’ 65c each, 10 $5.50 
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A good watering before freezing weather 
is helpful to all evergreens, whether newly 
planted or established. Evergreens lose 
water through their leaves all winter and 
they need a good supply. 
