Evergreens 
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ENNiSYLVANIA 
EUONYMUS.  Besides  the  deciduous  species 
(page  36)  this  genus  also  includes  both  ever- 
green shrubs  and  vines.  E.  Japonicus,  the 
JAPAN  EUONYMUS,  is  a  handsome  upright 
shrub  that  remains  green  and  glossy  in  both 
stem  and  leaf  all  winter,  if  grown  in  a  some- 
what sunny  spot.  2  to  3  ft.,  40  cts.  each,  $4 
per  doz.  E.  J.  Argentea,  its  beautiful  variety, 
has  leaves  broadly  margined  with  white.  1)4  to 
2  ft.,  30  cts.  each,  $3  per  doz.  E.  J.  aurea,  the 
Golden  Euonymus,  is  a  similar  variety,  with 
gold-margined  leaves.  40  cts.,  each,  $4  per 
doz.  The  brightly  marked  foliage  of  these 
varieties  is  very  striking  for  winter  contrasts. 
The  Japonicus  varieties  are  not  hardy  north  of 
Philadelphia  except  in  sheltered  locations. 
E.  radicans  is  the  pretty  CREEPING  EUONY- 
MUS with  plain  green  leaves.  It  is  used 
for  covering  house  foundations,  stone  walls, 
tree-trunks,  etc.,  which  it  soon  covers  with  a 
thick  evergreen  web.  This  and  its  varieties  are 
perfectly  hardy.  20  cts.  each,  $2  per  doz.  E. 
radicans  variegata  is  a  very  rich  and  dense - 
growing  variety,  used  in  the  same  way,  and  also 
for  vases,  etc.,  in  the  garden.  Its  leaves  are 
handsomely  variegated  with  white,  gold  and 
pink.    25  cts.  each,  $2  per  doz.,  $15  per  100. 
ILEX.  The  Hollies.  These  make  beautiful 
small  specimen  trees,  attractive  all  the  year  be- 
cause of  their  broad,  glossy,  prickly  leaves,  but 
most  beautiful  from  November  to  April  when 
laden  with  bright  scarlet  berries.  The  white, 
inconspicuous  flowers  are  fragrant  and  much 
loved  by  the  bees.  Remove  the  leaves  when 
transplanting.  I.  aquifolia,  the  ENGLISH 
Holly,  has  leaves  somewhat  darker  than  the 
American,  and  is  generally  considered  more  beau- 
tiful, but  is  not  so  hardy.  2  to  3  ft.,  50  cts.  each, 
$5  per  doz.;  3^^  to  4  ft.,  $1  each.  I.  opaca, the 
American  Holly,  Is  one  of  our  most  beau- 
tiful Evergreens.  The  leaves  vary  little  from 
the  English  species,  the  tree  is  hardier,  the  scar- 
let berries  more  abundant,  forming  a  good 
winter  substitute  for  flowers.  2  to  3  ft.,  $1  each, 
$10  per  doz. ;  3  to  4  ft.,  $1.50  each,  $15  per  doz. 
I.  crenata.  Japanese  Holly.  A  handsome 
shrub-like  Evergreen,  desirable  for  hedging,  also 
for  grouping  with  other  evergreens,  and  is  much 
valued  for  specimen  planting.  It  is  hardy  and 
transplants  as  well  as  the  privet.  The  leaf  is 
small,  pointed,  and  a  beautiful  shining  green. 
In  3 -inch  pots,  40  cts. ;  to  2  ft.,  |i ;  2^  ft., 
very  bushy,  $2.50, 
KALMIA.  Mountain  Laurel.  These  are 
most  beautiful  when  planted  in  masses,  either 
alone,  or  with  rhododendrons  and  azaleas. 
They  bloom  profusely  in  spring,  almost  hiding 
their  dark,  shining  leaves  with  huge  corymbs  of 
pink  and  white  flowers.  Next  to  the  rhododen- 
drons they  are  our  showiest  evergreen  shrubs. 
K.  latifolia,  our  Mountain  Laurel,  is  a 
well-known  species  of  great  beauty.  We  offer 
strong,  nursery-grown  plants,  15  to  18  in.,  very 
bushy,  with  buds,  at  75  cts.  each,  |8  per  doz. 
K.  angustifolia  has  narrower  leaves  and  darker 
pink  flowers.    18  in.,  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
LIMONIUM  trifoliatum.  HARDY  Orange.  This 
large  shrub  is  curious  and  thorny,  but  attractive 
for  many  reasons.  Its  glossy  roundish  leaflets 
are  borne  in  threes,  its  sweet  white  flowers  early 
in  spring,  its  small,  bright  reddish  oranges  in 
fall.  The  latter  are  not  edible,  but  very  showy. 
Where  hardy,  as  it  Is  here,  it  is  a  valuable  pro- 
tective hedge  plant,  and  it  is  beautiful  enough 
for  planting  anywhere.    30  cts.  each,  $3  per  doz. 
MAHONIAS.  The  richness  of  their  holly-like, 
glossy  leaves,  their  neat  habit  and  beautiful 
flowers  give  the  Mahonias  great  popularity  for 
ornamental  planting.  They  grow  from  i  to  5 
feet,  and  thrive  best  when  they  can  be  grouped  on 
the  shaded  northern  side  of  buildings  or  tree 
groups.  M.  aquifolia,  Holly-Leaved  Ma- 
HONIA,  has  showy,  bright  yellow  flowers  in  May, 
followed  by  blue  berries  for  winter  decoration. 
Its  upper  leaves  are  bronzed  to  red  In  winter,  and 
its  winter  effect  against  the  coniferous  Evergreens 
is  rich  and  attractive,  i  to  ft.,  30  cts.  each, 
^3  per  doz.  M.  Japonica  is  of  more  upright 
habit  than  M.  Aquifolia  and  bears  a  profusion 
of  yellow  flowers  in  early  spring.  But  its  strik- 
ing characteristic  is  its  large,  distinct  glossy  green 
leaves.  Very  desirable,  i  to  2  ft.,  50  cts.  each, 
$S  per  doz. ;  2  to  3  ft.,  75c.  each,  $7.50  per  doz. 
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