. RHODODEIMDRONS. The Bhododendron is one of the most valuable of our hardy decorative plants. In June the ends of the branches are covered with large clusters of beautiful flowers. They bear pruning well, and can be kept down to 2 feet or allowed to grow 6 or 8 feet; as standards, they are particularly fine. They require only a good garden soil, wiiich should be dug at least two feet deep and mixed with some leaf mould or peat; it is also well to niulch the ground during the summer, and protect with leaves or brush durinsr the first winter. The finest varieties are the Hybrids of Catawbiensis
. RHODODEIMDRONS. The Bhododendron is one of the most valuable of our hardy decorative plants. In June the ends of the branches are covered with large clusters of beautiful flowers. They bear pruning well, and can be kept down to 2 feet or allowed to grow 6 or 8 feet; as standards, they are particularly fine. They require only a good garden soil, wiiich should be dug at least two feet deep and mixed with some leaf mould or peat; it is also well to niulch the ground during the summer, and protect with leaves or brush durinsr the first winter. The finest varieties are the Hybrids of Catawbiensis, from which our stock is selected with reference to hardi- ness. We offer a choice collection of plants from 12 to 24 inches high, bushy and well established, ranging in cfflor from the jiurest white through all the shades of rose, pink, purple and crimson. $ each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Plants set with buds, $ each ; $ per doz.; $100 per 100. Extra large specimens iu bud, 3 feet high, $ each ; $ per doz.; $150 per 100. '%£-'/ 'O' Foreign Grape Vines. (For Growing Under Glass.) Many people are deterred from growing exotic grapes owing to the opinion that they are difficult to grow, or require some specially planned and equipped house. Nothing, however, is farther from the truth than these ideas, for with an ordinary greenhouse and atten- tion fine crops of fruit may be obtained wiih very little labor and expense. To intending growers we would recommend Chorlton's Grape Growers' Guide. 75 cts., postpaid. The following list comprises only the best varieties for general use. The vines are all of the best quality, extra fine and strong. The varieties marked with an asterisk (••') require warm vineries. BLACK. Black Hamburgh. Flesh firm, juicy, and richly fla- vored, the most useful and popular Grape in cultivation. Barbarossa. Bunches very large, a valuable late Grape, requires heat to ripen properly. Black Alicante, or Black ; A lar
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