. Ornamental trees & plants : no. 2. Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 25. A Bed of Ghent Az AZALEA flavum (Syn., A. Pontica). Ghent Hybrid Azalea. Owing to excessive hybridization, it is diffi- cult to determine the exact origin of these grand va- rieties, some authors having recently classed them as mere forms of A. Sinense. At present we list them as above. Althoug
. Ornamental trees & plants : no. 2. Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania West Chester Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs. Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 25. A Bed of Ghent Az AZALEA flavum (Syn., A. Pontica). Ghent Hybrid Azalea. Owing to excessive hybridization, it is diffi- cult to determine the exact origin of these grand va- rieties, some authors having recently classed them as mere forms of A. Sinense. At present we list them as above. Although preferring a shaded situation, they will succeed in almost any position not too hot, provided the soil is properly prepared and fur- nished with a liberal mulch. The flowrers range in color from pale yellow to brilliant red, and are specially showy. These superb shrubs are richly deserving of a little extra care, forming, as they do, one of the most attractive features in any garden. A. lutea (Syn., A. calendulacea). Flame Azalea. Found wild in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and southward, but in cultiva- tion quite hardy throughout the Middle States. It is perhaps the most elegant and noticeable of all our native species when covered with brilliant orange- red flowers, which open simultaneously with the leaves. Generally forms a large shrub, attaining even a height of 10 feet, and specially showy when planted in large groups. A. nudiflora. Wild Honeysuckle. Our wild Azalea, found common throughout the eastern states. Takes kindly to cultivation in proper soil and partially shaded locations. During April it pro- duces an abundance of flesh-colored or pink flowers and grows 4 or 5 feet high. A. Sinense (Syn., A. mollis). Chinese Azalea. A remarkably showy race, blooming quite early in the season. Flowers large, brilliant yellow, with reddish tint. It is of easy cultivation and very attractive when grown in beds. Quite hardy and a rapid grower when planted in
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