Buxus  •  Boxwood 
The  different  species  vary  in  height  from  low  bushes  to  medium-sized  trees.  All  are  long- 
lived,  of  dense,  compact  growth,  and  have  dark  green,  glossy  leaves.  They  are  used  for  grouping, 
edging  walks,  planting  against  house  foundations,  for  hedges,  and  in  tubs  for  formal  gardens, 
terraces  and  porches. 
Buxus  sempervirens.  Common  Tree  Box.  The  familiar 
box  of  old-fashioned  gardens.  It  grows  slowly  into  a 
large,  broad  shrub.  The  small,  dark  green  leaves  are 
always  fresh  and  glossy.  It  is  a  strong  grower  in  almost 
any  soil  and  does  well  in  shaded  places.  It  stands  shear- 
ing and  may  be  clipped  into  artificial  forms.  Our  stock 
includes  some  specimens  that  have  been  clipped  into 
conical  or  pyramidal  shape,  and  are  very  effective  in 
formal  plantings  and  for  tubs  and  vases. 
Each  Doz. 
2i  to  3  feet,  natural  form  $1  50    $15  00 
3  to  3i  feet,  natural  form   2  50     24  00 
2^  to  3  feet,  clipped  pyramidal  shape  ...   2  50     24  00 
3  to  3i  feet,  clipped  pyramidal  shape  ...   3  00     30  00 
3J  to  4  feet,  clipped  pyramidal  shape  ...   4  00     36  00 
4  to  4^  feet,  clipped  pyramidal  shape  ...   4  50     48  00 
var.  suffruticosa.  Dwarf  Box.  The  variety  so  exten- 
sively used  as  an  edging  to  walks  and  now  again  so 
popular  in  all  formal  and  old-fashioned  gardens.  See 
Hedge  Plants.  loo  i.ooo 
4  to  6  inch  $7  00    $45  00 
6  to  8  inch   12  00     90  00 
Call 
una 
Calluna  vulgaris;  syn..  Erica  vulgaris.  Heather.  Low, 
hardy  and  compact.  Rosy  pink  racemes  of  tiny  flowers 
in  August  and  September. 
1  to  Ih  feet  .  .  50  cts.  each,  $4.50  per  doz.,  $30  per  100 
Cotoneaster 
Cotoneaster  microphylla.    A  low,  prostrate  shrub  with 
tiny  leaves,  that  does  best  in  well-drained  soil  and  sunny 
places.  In  winter  it  is  ornamental  with  bright  red  fruit. 
1  to  1^  feet  .  .  .  .  50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz.,  $35  per  100 
Euonymus 
Euonymus  Japonica.  Japanese  Euonymus.  An  erect 
form  with  glossy  green  foliage  and  bright  green  bark. 
It  makes  a  handsome  bush,  is  frequently  used  as  an 
edging,  and  is  especially  adapted  to  planting  in  sandy 
soils.  Each  Doz.  100 
1  to  U  feet  $0  35  $3  50  $25  00 
1^  to  2  feet                                   50  5  00  40  00 
2  to  3  feet                                1  00  10  00 
var.  argentea.  SIL^TRY  Euonymus.  The  characteristics 
of  this  plant  are  the  same  as  above,  but  its  leaves  are 
beautifully  variegated  with  silvery  white  marking:;  that 
are  constant  in  color.  Each  Doz 
1  to  Ih  feet  $0  35    $3  50 
1^  to  2  feet   50     5  00 
var.  aurea.  Golden  Euonymus.  Similar  to  the  fore- 
going. Leaves  are  margined  with  yellow. 
1  to  I5  feet   50  cts.  each,  $5  per  doz. 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA 
PYRAMroAL  TREE  BOX 
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