. Catalogue of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines, hardy flowers and large and small fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 56 Catalogue of Reading Nursery, Mass. — J. W. Manning", Proprietor. RHODODENDRON. No class of hardy plants produce so rich an effect of foliage at all seasons, or such magnificent Mower results, as the Rhododendrons. The class has been constantly improved by nurserymen, and particular attention
. Catalogue of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines, hardy flowers and large and small fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 56 Catalogue of Reading Nursery, Mass. — J. W. Manning", Proprietor. RHODODENDRON. No class of hardy plants produce so rich an effect of foliage at all seasons, or such magnificent Mower results, as the Rhododendrons. The class has been constantly improved by nurserymen, and particular attention has been given to infusing the blood of perfectly hardy species into the newer named sorts, so that at the present time the list of sorts perfectly adapted to this climate is ample. The colors in the hardy sorts now range from purest white to deepest crimson and rich plum- purples, including all possible shades and combi- nations of these colors. With proper conditions no class of plants are more easily grown than the Rhododendrons, and once established less care is necessary than that usually given ordinary shrubs. No garden is complete without one or more speci- mens of these exquisite plants. The Soil conditions are very simple: lime in any form must be excluded, as it is fatal. In any soil of ordinary fertility the class will thrive, while a liberal addition of leaf-mould will pro- duce richer flowering effects. A common failure Rhododendron. with Rhododendrons is due to a too free mixture of leaf-mould or peat, rendering the soil too porous and consequently dry. Protection is best accomplished by standing evergreen boughs among the plants; and this method is far superior to smothering the plants in boxes, barrels, or with overdress- ings of leaves. Manure should only be applied when of a thoroughly rotted nature. To ensure free flowering results for future seasons, carefully remove the partially ripened seed-vessels in July or early August. R. Catawbiense. — 8 ft. June
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