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Evergreen Shrubs 



''Green walled with leaves and 

 fragrant flowers ' —Anon. 



O the layman, almost any small evergreen is an evergreen shrub. The 

 term shrub, however, designates the broad-leaved evergreen and the de- 

 ciduous variety of shrub. 



When nature in her wondrous way created the broad-leaved evergreen, she 

 made one of the most charming floral treasures man is privileged to enjoy. 



Broad-leaved evergreens grace all landscapes. Their informal formation 

 blends beautifully with upright varieties, and gives an effect of pleasing 

 unity to anv planting. 



Evergreen shrubs play a dual role in any setting. In the spring and summer, 

 many act their parts arrayed in dresses of a thousand blossoms, while others, 

 in the fall and winter, sparkle and glisten with a myriad of brilliant berries. 



ABELIA grandiflora (Glossy Abelia). Size Price Each Per 10 



A semi-evergreen shrub or graceful 1 to lx feet Si. 00 S 8.50 



arching branches bearing clusters of \^ t0 \ l eet I J? 



• , • P , • a b r t 1 I to IX feet 2.00 15.00 



pinkish white flowers from July 2 xto3 feet 2.50 20.00 



until frost. The glossy green leaves 3 to 4 feet 3.50 30.00 



of the summer turn to a purplish 4 to 5 feet 5.00 40.00 



bronze in the late fall. A very good ANDROMEDA japonica (Japan- 

 shrub for foundation planting, en ese better bush) see Pieris Japonica. 

 masse with other evergreens. (pay 40) 



EVERGREEN AZALEAS 



" There' s a soul in every 

 leaf ' —Ballon 



ThIS delightful family of broad leaved evergreen shrubs is an importation 

 from Japan, from whence come many of our finest and hardiest strains. It is 

 outstanding among our many attractive offerings. Its somewhat dwarfed 

 habit makes it adaptable to a great variety of uses. Akin to the Rhododen- 

 dron, it flourishes under similar conditions, but thrives also in the full 

 sunlight. 



Many acres at Towson Nurseries are devoted to the cultivation of the Azalea, 

 and we offer an unusually wide selection of the various colors. There are 

 whites, pinks, reds, oranges and many of two or more colors, ranging from 

 quite brilliant hues to soft pastel lavenders. 



When the Japanese Azalea blooms early in May, thousands of visitors to our 

 nurseries are fascinated by the wonderful floral panorama of the Orient. 



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