Broad-Leaved Evergreen Shrubs — Continued 



BARBERRY (Berheris) 



Barberry, Wintergreen (Berberis julianae). 

 4 to 5 it. Erect yet compact, with glossy 

 green ioliage all year. Good when 

 planted among Rhododendrons or Moun- 

 tain Laurel. Each: 12 to 15 in. $1.00, 15 

 to 18 in. $1.50, 18 to 24 in. $2.00, 2 to 21/2 

 it. $2.50. 



COTONEASTER 



Cotoneaster, Rock ( C. horizontalis). 2 to 3 

 it. Trailing dwarf ior rockeries, with bright 

 red berries in fall and winter, from box- 

 like leaves. Makes a splendid hedge. 

 Each: 9 to 12 in. 90c, 12 to 15 in. $1.25, 

 15 to 18 in. $1.50, 18 to 24 in. $2.00, 2 to 

 2 1/2 ft. $3.00. 



DAPHNE 



Daphne, Rose (D. cneorum) . See colored 

 illustration, page 23.) 1 ft. A gorgeous 

 dwarf evergreen, excellent in any rock- 

 ery, with gray-green foliage, and count- 

 less beautiful, fragrant, pink flowers in 

 the spring, repeating in late summer and 

 fall. Each: 6 to 9 in. 75c, 9 to 12 in. 90c, 

 12 to 15 in. $1.50, 15 to 18 in. $2.00, 18 to 

 24 in. $2.75. 



HEATHER (Calluna) 



Perfect Scottish gems for rockeries, or ior 

 covering banks, the low bushy shrubs are 

 also invaluable in a mass planting, bloom- 

 ing in midsummer, with a multitude of floral 

 bells. 18 to 24 in. 



Alport Heather (C. alporti). Crimson. 

 Great Heather (C. monstrosa). Rosy laven- 

 der. 



Hammond White Heather ( C. alba ham- 

 mondi). Pure white. 



Pink Heather (C. rosea). Rose-pink. 



Scotch Heather ( C. vulgaris). Lavender- 

 pink. 



All varieties, 10 to 14 in. stocky plants, 

 each 90c. 



COLLECTION 

 One each oi these iive splendid Heather, all 

 stocky 10 to 14 in. plants S3.7S. 



HOLLY (Ilex) 



American Holly (I. opaca). 30 ft. The 

 Christmas Holly, v/ith big shiny green 

 leaves and masses of conspicuous red 

 berries. Slow growing and best in moist 

 shade. Each: 18 to 24 in. $1.75, 2 to 3 

 ft. $2.75. 



Inkberry (I. glabra). 5 to 6 ft. Succeeds 

 alike in sun or shade, with shining deep 

 green leaves, purplish in winter, and 

 attractive black berries. Each: 18 to 24 

 in. $2.00, 2 to 3 ft. $3.75, 3 to 4 ft. $5.00. 



Japanese Holly (I. crenata). 8 to 10 ft. The 

 glossy, small evergreen leaves of this sort 

 tend to make it one of the most desirable 

 of all varieties for producing a depend- 

 able and beautiful evergreen hedge. 

 Thrives near the seashore and under city 

 conditions. Each: 15 to 18 in. $1.50, 18 to 

 24 in. $2.00, 2 to 3 ft. $3.00. 



LAUREL 



Laurel, Mountain (Kalmia latijolia). 6 to 8 

 ft. Our favorite native evergreen shrub, 

 with its June clusters of charming pink 

 flowers. Best in shade, and lovely when 

 planted close to one's house, as a border. 

 Extremely hardy. Each: 15 to 18 in. $1.25, 

 18 to 24 in. $1.75, 2 to 3 ft. $2.50. 



LEUCOTHOE 



Leucothoe, Drooping (L. cataesbaei). 3 to 



4 ft. Pendulous, with drooping sprays of 

 fragrant white bloom in May. Each: 12 to 

 15 in. $1.25, 15 to 18 in. $1.75, 18 to 24 

 in. $2.25. 



RHODODENDRONS 



Most familiar of all the broad-leaved ever- 

 greens, with a wealth of lovely flowers in 

 late spring. Best in acid soil and shade. 

 Carolina Rhododendron (R. carolinianum) . 



5 to 6 ft. This variety has bright pink 

 flowers in May and June, and is one of 

 the best for planting in open spaces. 

 Each: 15 to 18 in. $2.00, 18 to 24 in. $2.50, 



2 to 21/2 ft. $3.50. 



Catawba Rhododendron (R. catawbiense) . 

 7 to 9 ft. Hardiest of the species, this 

 large bushy shrub bears many big rosy 

 purple blooms in late spring. Best in 

 semi-shade. Each: 18 to 24 in. $2.50, 2 to 



3 ft. $3.50. 



Korean Rhododendron (R. mucronidatum). 

 5 to 6 ft. Gorgeous in early spring, when 

 its graceful frilled flowers of lavender- 

 pink form a pleasing contrast to the yel- 

 low of Forsythias. Each: 12 to 15 in. 

 $2.25, 15 to 18 in. $3.25, 18 to 24 in. $4.25. 



Piedmont Rhododendron (R. minus). 2 ft. 

 Dwarf and open, with pink June flowers, 

 ideal for the rockery. Each: 12 to 15 in. 

 $2.00, 15 to 18 in. $3.00, 18 to 24 in. $3.75. 



Rosebay Rhododendron (R. maximum). 10 

 to 12 ft. Magnificent native, broad-leaved 

 evergreen, carrying a wealth of beautiful 

 flesh-pink flowers in May and June. Its 

 dignified leathery foliage makes it perfect 

 in a mass planting. Each: 18 to 24 in. 

 $1.75, 2 to 3 ft. $2.75, 3 to 4 ft. $3.50, 

 4 to 5 ft. $4.50. 



ASSORTED RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 



A magnificent collection, essential to 

 any woodland planting, with no inferior 

 sorts included. Mixed colors. Each: 15 

 to 18 in. $1.75, 18 to 24 in. $2.25, 2 to 

 21/2 ft. $3.00, 2 1/2 to 3 ft. $4.00. 



NAMED RHODODENDRONS 



These finest of Rhododendrons will create 

 unforgettable spots of color in your border 

 in late spring. Delight in partial shade. 

 Catawbiense Grandiilora. 6 to 8 ft. Good, 

 compact hybrid, with big, rosy lilac flow- 

 ers in great abundance. Lovely in a mass 

 planting. 



Dresselhuys (Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys). 8 to 



10 ft. Gaudiest of the species, with huge 

 bright red flowers on a stately plant. 



Ignatius Sargent. 7 to 9 ft. Grows rapidly, 

 with big pale red blooms. 



Lee's Dark Purple. 6 to 8 ft. Best Rhodo- 

 dendron of its color, this sort produces 

 many dark purple flowers. 



Mrs. C. S. Sargent. 5 to 6 ft. A compact, 

 bushy shrub with a wealth of gorgeous 

 deep rose-colored flowers. 



President Lincoln. 6 to 8 ft. Tall plant with 

 big, pure lavender flowers. Very hardy. 



Roseum Elegans. 6 to 8 ft. Many violet- 

 pink flowers on a compact plant. Gor- 

 geous in full bloom. 



Any of the above Rhododendrons, each: 

 15 to 18 in. $2.75, 18 to 24 in. $3.75, 2 to 21/2 

 ft. $5.00, 21/2 to 3 ft. $6.50. 



We will offer one each of the above 

 seven gorgeous Rhododendrons, an un- 

 believably beautiful collection, all 15 to 

 18 in. tall for only $15.85. 



YUCCA 



Tropical in appearance, but extremely 

 hardy. 



Spanish Bayonet (Y. filamentosa). 4 to 5 ft. 



Nodding white June bells above long, 

 rigid leaves. Strong, 3-yr. plants, each 

 35c. 



Variegated Yucca ( V. filamentosa varie- 

 gata). 4 to 5 ft. The most attractive of 

 all hardy variegated plants. Leaves are 

 broadly margined yellow and assume a 

 purple tint in winter. Same lily-like, 

 creamy white flowers as the Spanish 

 Bayonet in June. Hardy and grows read- 

 ily in any situation. Strong, 3-yr. plants, 

 each 50c. Extra large clumps, each 75c. 



RHODODENDRONS 



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