Hardy Evergreen 
Flowering Shrubs 
The hardy evergreen flowering shrubs are so named because they hold their rich green foliage 
Many of them are shade loving as indicated by ©. They are ideal for 
foundation planting, while the gorgeous blooms and color mass of many of these species are not 
They look well planted by themselves or in combination 
with coniferous evergreens or other shrubs, always adding a cheery touch to the garden in winter. 
The symbols are: D=Dwarf (less than 4 feet high); M = Medium Tall (4 to 8 feet high); T = Tall 
throughout the winter. 
equaled by any other outdoor plant. 
(8 feet and taller). 
Abelia chinensis grandiflora (D) 
A choice small shrub of graceful habit, producing through the 
summer and fall abundant clusters of bell-shaped white flowers 
flushed with pink. Plants from 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
Andromeda —Pieris © 
Japonica. (D) An evergreen, compact growing shrub with small 
dark green foliage and long panicles of dull bronzy red buds 
which appear during the summer and are attractive during 
the entire winter, opening into white flowers in spring. Requires 
Bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.50 each. 
an acid soil. 
Hardy Azalea 
Hardy Evergreen Azaleas © 
These varieties are the hardiest and most desirable for general 
garden planting. Until thoroughly established it is beneficial 
to give them a heavy mulch of leaves during the winter and a 
loose covering of evergreen branches to protect them from the 
sun and drying winds during freezing weather. They require an 
acid soil. 
Amoena. (D) A nearly evergreen variety with bright rosy purple 
HlOWES aMPareAm MASSES winjcty.s.s fee elelsia amie a erelas Each Doz. 
12 tou Snnches an diameter... sce oe $1 00 $10 00 
15 to 18 inches in diameter........... ernie SOn 2015700 
18 to 24 inches in diameter............:.... 200 20 00 
Hinamayo. (D) A meritorious variety, resembling Hinodegiri in 
general habit, except in color which is a delicate clear soft shade 
of rose-pink. Also has smaller foliage. Bushy plants 15 to 18 
inches in diameter, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 
Hinodegiri. (D) The most popular variety with dense clusters 
of bright fiery red flowers. Each Doz. 
SitonlOiunchesiinidiameters, s<ismm-lae ieee $1 00 $10 00 
10) tom 2inches in’ diameters. a5 j4c cs os nace 1 500) 15200 
i2 tons imehesanidiameters.. 1... 200 20 00 
15 to 18 inches in diameter............. ee O ee 25800) 
Ledifolia alba.(M) A robust growing sort with heavy mat 
green foliage and large pure white flowers. 18 to 24 inches high. 
$2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 
Pink Pearl.(D) Beautiful salmon-rose flowers in large full 
trusses. 
Each Doz. 
12 to 15 inches ‘diameteris...........2:.....$2 50 $25 00 
15 to 18 inches diameter...... - 300 3000 
For other Azaleas, see pages 104, 10stand 118. 
Our 
Evergreen Flowering 
Shrubs are too heavy to be sent 
by mail and are shipped by 
Express or Freight at pur- 
chaser’s expense. 
No charge 
is made for packing or delivery 
to-Express, Freight, or Steam- 
ship lines in Philadelphia. 
The heights given are those of 
the plants when shipped to you. 
Three Choice Evergreen Barberries 
These beautiful rare Barberries are among the best and hardiest 
of our evergreen shrubs. To the plant lover who is looking for 
something different whether for single specimens or group plant- 
ing they cannot be too highly recommended. From the long list 
of varieties recently introduced we offer these three distinct 
varieties. 
Julianae. (M) Deep green leaves and black fruits. 
Triacanthophora (Threespine Barberry). (D) Ana unusual type 
from China. Has narrow toothed leaves. Very graceful. 
Verruculosa. (D) A Small shiny green leaves. Of compact 
growth and ideal for the rockery. Blue-black fruits. 
Strong pot grown plants, $1.25 each; $12.50 per dozen, 
For other Barberries see pages 118 and 123. 
Bi Gs: 
Boxwood —Buxus sempervirens (T) 
Select Eastern Grown Stock 
Very valuable hardy evergreen shrubs with thick, rich green, 
leathery foliage. Suited for well-drained soil and partial shade. 
Extensively used for hedges, edgings, etc. Stand pruning well. 
Pyramidal-Shaped Boxwood 
Each 
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Globe or 
Ball-Shaped Bush Form 
Each 
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18 in. diameter......... 400 (2iimeubighse see OO 
21 in. diameter......... 5 00 18 in. high............ 2 50 
24 in, diameter......... 6 00 24 in. high... 4 00 
Boxwood Edging —Buxus suffruticosa (D) 
Bushy plants Doz. 100 
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Hardy Evergreen Shrubs are continued on the next page 
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