Archive image from page 70 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptiveillus1895norw Year: 1895 OF FRUIT AXD ORNAMENTAL TREES, dr. 67 4H[ardy Ghent zalias. This class of Azalias are sufficiently hardy for open air culture and will stand our winter without protection, though a mulching of straw or loose litter is desirable, at least until they become established. They are among the most beautiful of flowering shrubs, presenting the best effect where massed in beds. They require no
Archive image from page 70 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees shrubs, plants, etc., etc., etc. . descriptiveillus1895norw Year: 1895 OF FRUIT AXD ORNAMENTAL TREES, dr. 67 4H[ardy Ghent zalias. This class of Azalias are sufficiently hardy for open air culture and will stand our winter without protection, though a mulching of straw or loose litter is desirable, at least until they become established. They are among the most beautiful of flowering shrubs, presenting the best effect where massed in beds. They require no other than an ordinary garden soil, with moderate fertilizing each year. These plants are also imported and the uncertainty of obtaining varieties ordered makes it necessary that the selection of varieties be left with us. We can supply named sorts if desired, but the better way is to order by colors which are as follows: Red, White, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Scarlet, Straw Color, Variegated. CHINESE AZALIAS. These are less desirable, half hardy and require the protection ,of conservatory, green- house or frames during winter. Otherwise they may be treated the same as the Ghent s. The same remarks as to kinds and colors applied to the Ghent Azalias apply to these. Rhododendrons. These are the most magnificent of all Evergreen shrubs, with rich, green foliage and superb clusters of showy flowers. They flourish best in a rich garden soil, and like Azalias, are most effective when grouped. Our selections are hardy and adapted to a northern climate. Like Azalias and Camellias these plants are also obtained by importation and while we can furnish named sorts if desired, our customers will be better served in ordering by colors or leaving the selection to us. The colors are as follows: Red, White, Purple, Pink, Scarlet. Lilac, Flesh, Variegated, Crimson, Rose. IOSES. HYBRID PERPETUAL, OR HYBRID REMONTANT ROSES. Abel Carriere—Velvety crimson, with fiery center; of better for
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