GROUND COVERS 
One of the most discouraging situations to many homeowners is that bank, 
shaded area, corner, etc., that just simply will not grow grass or is too 
difficult to mow. No matter how lovely your home looks otherwise, these 
obnoxious areas detract immensely from its overall beauty . . . not to 
mention the money and hours of hard labor spent on them. The ground 
covers offered on this page were selected for their ability to grow and cover 
your trouble spots quickly and with a cool beauty. We would make spe- 
cial mention of the PennGift Crownvetch. It is especially good for covering 
really difficult problem spots such as slopes and banks that usually have 
poor soil and erode badly. In addition to beautifying trouble spots, 
eround covers are excellent for relieving the monotony of endless stretches 
of lawn or to add a distinctive appeal under trees, along walks, under 
shrubbery and other areas which look better with an attractive cover. 
PENNGIFT CROWNVETCH | 
PENNGIFT CROWNVETCH This is a hardy, spreading ground cover that 
produces beautiful blooms year after year. It is ideal for slopes and banks, for it covers quickly 
and completely providing an attractive cover and preventing erosion as well. Crownvetch has 
a long deep, tough root structure which also spreads and holds the soil in an almost impenetra- 
ble grip. Lovely pink and white flowers, with a clover-like fragrance appear in June and con- 
tinue to bloom until the first severe frost. 
Crownvetch will grow in full sun and semi-shade—-NOT DENSE SHADE. It is almost im- 
mune to insects and disease and forms a thick mat that retards water runoff and chokes out 
weeds completely, making a good barrier to separate a field from a lawn. It is easy to keep 
under control—the normal operation of your mower along the edges will prevent it from 
spreading onto your lawn area. 
Crownvetch grows to about 15 to 18 inches high, and when planted on 2-foot squares will 
cover completely in about 24 months. Closer spacing can speed up coverage. It is both very 
winter hardy and drought resistant and will grow in all areas of the United States 
ENGLISH IVY. One of the most satisfactory 
ground covers—a hardy plant that grows fast 
and spreads vigorously. It will grow in dense 
shade or in sun, its beautiful shiny leaves literally 
covering the area with a wonderful green carpet. 
Plant on 8-inch squares; will cover over in about 
2 seasons. 
5 heavy rooted cuttings for 75c—10 for 
$1.30—50 for $5.50—100 for $9.50. 
25 crowns (roots) (covers 100 sq. ft.) $6.90—50 crowns (covers 200 sq. ft.) $12.50—100 
crowns (covers 400 sq. ft.) $22.50—1000 crowns (covers 4000 sq. ft.) $160. 
Sea Foam Rose as a Ground Cover 
SEA FOAM’S white flowering beauty, sparkling green foliage, and disease-resistance, 
makes it an outstanding and pleasing ground cover, particularly for slopes and banks in 
sunny places. Sea Foam grows 2 to 3 feet high and as many feet wide. The blooms 
come continuously all season long in foam-like clusters on a sea of green. Makes a 
thick, erosion-preventing, beautiful carpet of white and green. Needs little or no care 
or attention. See page 36 for full description and prices of this marvelous rose. Plant on 
2 ft. squares. 
Max Graf as a Ground Cover 
PACHYSANDRA (Japanese Spurge) Is a 
VINCA MINOR (Periwinkle) This ground 
cover does very well in dense shade, semi- 
shade or in the sun. It is a hardy, trailing 
evergreen growing 6 to 8 inches high with 
nice, shiny foliage and lovely blue flowers 
in the spring. It makes a good border or 
edging for evergreens and is excellent on all 
slopes. Also adds variety of beauty when 
planted with Pachysandra or Ivy. Plant on 
4 to 6-inch squares. 
5 large clumps for 95c—10 for $1.75— 
50 for $7—100 for $13. 
VINCA MINOR 
MAX GRAF ROSE is made to order as a 
ground cover for problem banks or any other 
area. This is a “‘trailing’’ rose which is hardy, 
spreading, low-growing and colorful with dull 
green foliage and bright pink, 3-inch flowers 
that bloom in the spring. Max Graf multiplies 
itself when its canes or branches touch the 
ground, when they take root. Space about a 
foot apart for quick coverage. These are 1-year 
field-grown, dormant plants. 
95c ea.—3 or more, 85c ea.—10 or more, 
75c ea. 
tough, hardy, dependable plant with rich, 
luxurious foliage. It grows close to the 
ground, 8 to 10 inches high, and spreads 
quickly to form a continuous mass. Since 
it thrives in dense shade it is wonderful for 
those areas under trees where grass won’t 
grow. Use them also for borders along 
walks, in foundation plantings, under ever- 
greens or wherever you want a touch of 
contrasting beauty. Plant 8 inches apart. 
10 heavy rooted cuttings for $1.50— 
50 for $6—100 for $10. 
