Htardy Azalea Pontica 
They flower after the Azalea Mollis have finished flowering. 
Also known as Hardy Ghent Azaleas. 
Their blooming time, requirements and general habit are the same as 
those of Azalea Mollis. As to hardiness, they are even hardier but their 
special merit is the unusual range of colors which is available in this 
group. While the flowers of the Ghent Azaleas are not nearly as large as 
those of the Mollis varieties, their brilliance and variation of tints place 
them along the choicest spring shrubs. Most desirable in colder sections of 
the country, as because of their hardiness they never fail to bloom. 
Bouquet de Fiore Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Brilliant clusters cf deep pink. ’ 
Coccinea Speciosa Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Vivid red with orange overtones. 
Daviesi Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Almost white, shows faint traces of pink. 
Fanny Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Dark lilac-pink shading to deeper tones. 
Nancy Waterer Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Fine clusters of golden yellow. 
Sang de Gentbrugge Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Brilliant red of most vivid shade possible. 
Plants offered are about 12 inches tall with flowering buds. 
The Choice Azalea Schlippenbachi—So Easily Grown 
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Azalea Schlippenbachi (Royal Azalea) 
The Royal Azalea is one of the first to bloom. It produces clusters of 
big, showy Rhododendron-like flowers which are a soft rose-pink, clean and 
clear in color, making a beautiful show. Ultimate height of plant varies 
from 3 to 5 feet and they never fail to flower. What is more, they are 
hardy under below zero temperatures, do well in shade or sun and do not 
require an acid soil nor do they need a heavy ball of earth for successful 
transplanting. Here is a fine low-growing profuse flowering shrub for the 
border or planting in front of the house. 
Each $5.00 
8 to 10 in. Bushy plants 
10 to 12 in. Bushy plants Each $6.00 
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Azalea Mollis 
Ftardy Azalea Hollis 
The hardy Azalea Mollis are the aristocrats of the deciduous shrubs. In 
color they give an assortment of hues and wonderful pastel shades un- 
equalled by any other hardy shrub. The opportunities for using Azalea 
Mollis are almost unlimited. They work in perfectly in formal plantings, in 
front of the house, in the foreground of a shrub border or any foundation 
planting. Then again bold groups can be planted where their masses of 
color make telling effects. 
Culture: Azalea Mollis, contrary to general belief, do not require an acid 
soil. Beautiful specimens are being grown in Chicago as well as in Des 
Moines, lowa. All they ask is a reasonably good garden soil and an occa- 
sional top dressing of cow manure to make them grow freely. They do not 
require a lot of water nor is it essential to prepare soils with a lot of peat 
or leaf mold. While they do quite well in shade, they prefer full sun. To 
insure a heavy mass of blooms each year, it is recommended that the 
faded flowers be removed and not permitted to go to seed. Do not 
cultivate deeply as all Azaleas root quite close to the surafce of the soil. 
Azalea Hollis CNamed “Varieties 
Here we offer a collection of the finest colors in named varieties. These 
plants have been grafted and are four years old. They are about 10 to 15 
inches in height, depending on the variety. Some are taller growers and 
some bushier than others, according to their habit and natural form. Each 
variety offered is a choice one and planted by the thousands in Europe 
where their value and merit have been appreciated for many years. 
Chevalier de Reali Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
This is considered by many experts as the best pale yellow Azalea 
Mollis. Its lovely straw-yellow flowers make a fine show over a long 
period and blend perfectly with the other varieties or it makes a good 
background for Tulips. 
Directeur Moerlands Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
Probably one of the handsomest of the Azaleas. Produces handsome 
clusters of soft golden yellow flowers in abundance. A beautiful variety. 
The magnificent color of its flower blends superbly with other spring 
flowers. 
Koster’s Brilliant Each $3.50, Three $9.75, Doz. $35.00 
This variety is one of the most brilliant of the Azalea Mollis. Its fine 
clusters of flowers are a fiery brilliant coppery flame color. There are 
no red Azalea Mollis, but this variety comes nearest to this color, and 
cover the plant completely. Be sure to plant it in full sunlight because 
when grown in the open it shows at its best. 
Lemonora Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
The upper flower petals are Indian yellow while the lower ones are a 
shade lighter, and have a few small emerald-green spots in them. Flowers 
and flower clusters are large and a beautiful sight when in full bloom. 
This is one of the best of the pale yellow tinted varieties. 
Queen Emma Each $3.25, Three $9.25, Doz. $33.50 
The large, individual flowers are grouped in big clusters which cover the 
plant completely. Color is deep apricot-yellow with soft buff-persimmon 
overtones, giving a fine, bright, yet soft effect. This is one of the 
much desired varieties. 
Ftardy Azalea Hollis 
All Golors Ntixed 
The color range of our mixed Azalea Mollis runs through in- 
numerable shades of copper, old gold, flame, yellow, red, amber 
and salmon-orange of the most brilliant hues. 
All plants offered are three years old or more, have nice flower 
buds and will bloom freely. The ultimate height of these mixed 
Mollis will run from 3 to 6 feet, depending on the habit of the 
plant. 
10-12 in. high Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $12.00 
12-15 in. high Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
15-18 in. high Each $ Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
18-24 in. high Each $ Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
