GROUND COVERS 



One of the most discouraging situations to many homeowners is 

 that bank, shaded area or corner, that just simply will not grow 

 grass or is too difficult to mow. No matter how lovely your home 

 looks otherwise, these areas may detract immensely from its overal 

 beauty and value . . . not to mention the money and hours of hard labor spent 

 keeping them clean. The ground covers offered on this page were selected for 

 their ability to grow and cover quickly with a cool, green beauty. In addition 

 to beautifying trouble spots, ground covers are excellent for relieving the mo- 

 notony of endless stretches of lawn or to add a distinctive appeal under trees, 

 along walks, under shrubbery and other areas which need a change of pace. 



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 

 $1.30—50 for $5.50— 100 for $9.50. 



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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. 



MAX GRAF (above) An Unusually Beautiful Ground Cover 



MAX GRAF ROSE, shown above in color and directly above in black and white as a solid 

 cover on a bank, is made to order as a ground cover for problem banks or any other areas. 

 This is a trailing rose which is hardy, spreading, low-growing and colorful with glossy green 

 foliage and bright pink, 3-inch flowers that bloom profusely in June. Bloom is nonrecurrent 

 but the foliage makes a very dense, very attractive cover all season long. Max Graf will do well 

 in sun or partial shade and multiplies itself when its canes or branches touch the ground where 

 they take root. Space about a foot apart for quick coverage. These are 1-year, field-grown, 

 dormant plants. 



3 for $2.90—10 for $8.50— 50 or more, 80c ea. 



Sea Foam Rose as a Ground Cover 



SEA FOAA'PS white flowering beauty, sparkling green foliage, and disease-resistance 

 make 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 39 for full description and prices of this marvelous rose. Plant on 

 2 ft. squares. 



PACHYSANDRA 



PACHYSANDRA (Japanese Spurge) Is a 

 tough, hardy, dependable plant with rich, 

 luxuriant 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 

 50 for $6—100 for $10. 



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