Evergreen Shrubs ^Q ^^QQf U^p// Gaf'c/on^B 



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latifolia (.Mountain Laurel) 



Cotoneasters 



Evergreen Cotoneasters 

 Handsome evergreen shrubs for the rock-gar- 

 Jen. They thrive in any well-drained soil either 

 in full sun or partial shade. They are relatively 

 hardy, cxct pt in the colder sections of the North. 



Horizontalis. Proslrale Colomaslcr, or Chinese 

 Quinctbcrrx ■ A low shrub with almost horizontal 

 branches. Native of China. Red berries. The small, 

 round leaves are of an attractive rich green hue and, as 

 the foliage is retained well into midwinter, it should be 

 planted extensively either for decorative or for cover 

 purposes. Highly recommended. 12-inch plants in 

 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 



Microphylla. Small-leaved Cotoneaster. A smaller 

 shrub than the above with minute, glossy, persistent 

 leaves. Native of the Himalayas. Flowers white, 

 usually solitary, expanding in late spring. Fruit bright 

 red, persisting until midwinter. The effect of this 

 species, hugging the rocks among which it should be 

 planted, is very unique. 10 to 12-inch plants, in 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each. 



Daphne • Garland Flower 



Charming, low-growing shrubs with evergreen 

 foliage and showy, sweet-scented flowers. They 

 thrive in light, well-drained soils, either in full 

 sun or partial shade. A top-dressing of decom- 

 posed manure or a mulcli of leaves is very 

 beneiicial. 



Cneorum. A dwarf shrub of trailint; liahit with 

 numerous heads of sjiiall |)iiik, dclinlit I ull \ Iranraiit 

 flowers. (]omcs from the mountains of iiilddk- liuiope. 



Leaves crowiicd, dark 



Ilex . Holly 



Mezereiim flore- 

 riibro. Same as the 

 above, only the flowers 

 are red. I to 2 feet, 

 75 cts. each. 



Hollies are seen at their best only when planted 

 in groups or colonies where both the pistillate 

 and staminate forms may be closely associated. 

 A situation of partial shade is desired by reason 

 of the added luster and brilliancy of the foliage. 

 An evergreen shrub of great hardiness and 

 adaptability. 



Crenata. Japanese Holly. An intricately branched 

 evergreen shrub from Japan. Leaves small, in size and 

 shape similar to those of Boxwood, and deep, lustrous 

 green in color. Berries black. Excellent as hedge plants 

 or as specimens. 3 feet. Si. 50 to $2 each. 



Glabra. Inkherrv. or Winh rli^ rrx . An upri^Ux, 

 much-branched shrub stldoni t;rii\\lii- iiuitf than 2 to 4 

 feet high. Occurs naturally lr<jin Massat liust-t ts to the 

 Gulf. Leaves dark green anti sliiny above, pale under- 

 neath, retaining their brilliancy throughout the winter. 

 Berries black. 2 to 2J2' feet, $1 each. 



Kalmia 



American Mountain Laurel 



Beautiful, hardy evergreen shrubs with showy 

 flowers. The Mountain Laurel, our national 

 flower, is one of the most ornamental shrubs in 

 cultivation and its liberal use makes possible some 

 of the most enchanting results. Kalmias tiirive in 

 parous and loamy soils, especially if tlu-y con- 

 tain leaf-mold or wood-soil. A mulcli of lea\ es is 

 beneiicial, preventing the rapid evaporation of 

 moisture and sudden changes of temperature 

 from affecting the roots. Either massed, in groups, 

 or as single specimens, the floral effects are most 

 i)caiitilul and we confidently recommend these 

 valuable plants. In addition to our nursery- 

 grown plants, we have many acres of as fine 

 Kalmias as ever grew. We can supply these col- 

 lected plants for naturalizing in any quantity 

 that may be desired. 



AngUStifolia. Narrow-hm cd I aurel, or Shei ji I (lun l. 

 A dwarf shrub somewhat resi nd)ling tin- hct Icr-kiiown 

 Mountain Laurel. Grows naturally from lludson Ha\ 

 to Georgia. Flowers small, rosy purple with crimson 

 marks, borne in great profusion. Collected plants, 35<-'s. 



Latifolia. Mountain Laurel. Most attractive broad- 

 leaved evergreen, both on account of its dark urccn and 

 glossy leaves and its masses of showv iimkisli llow. rs 

 which appear in greatest profusion in iarl\ miiimik r. 

 It grows from Nova Scotia to Floritia and seems to 

 endure all conditions of climate. Each 



1 to iK feet $1 00 



2 to 2 K feet. 2 00 



Carload lots, jirice on application. 



