Evergreen Shrubs 
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ISAAC HICKS & SON 
EUONYMUS RADICANS, continued 
an inch long, resembling myrtle. 
It is perfectly hardy, and is not 
browned when in exposed windy 
places. Native to northern Japan, 
it indicates that many more valu- 
able plants could be secured from 
that region. See, also, under 
Vines, where it is described as a 
substitute for the less hardy Eng- 
lish ivy. 
E. radicans, var, Carrieri. A low 
shrub, with shiny, oblong-elliptic 
leaves i)4 inches long. Branches 
spread, forming a broad bush. 
E. radicans, var. argenteo margi- 
natus. A form with variegated 
leaves. 
HOLLY. Ilex 
American. I. opaca. Owing to our 
climate being tempered by the 
ocean, the Holly is native to both 
the north and south shores of 
Long Island. Specimens are 
found 12 inches in diameter and 
30 feet high. It will grow in 
either upland or lowland, but pre- 
fers a moist, shady situation. 
There are no reasons why hedges 
of American Holly should not be 
planted and thrive as does the 
English Holly in its native land. 
iLi:x 
I. crenata. This new Japanese plant 
resembles the Boxwood in foli- 
age, with a sprightly varied out- 
line. It promises to be of value 
for specimens and hedges. 
We have thousands of Laurel in our nursery. Come and see them when in bloom 
in June. Effects like this are easily attained on Long Island. 
INKBERRY. Ilex glabra 
Hundreds of acres of Long Island are covered with this shrub, which grows 3 to 5 feet high. It is about 
the only broad-leaved evergreen naturally growing in the full sun here. Growing in the sand around 
the ponds of the Brooklyn water-works, between Merrick and Massapequa, are domes as symmetrical 
as old Boxwood, demonstrating its landscape value. The foliage is larger and more open than Boxwood. 
LAUREL. Kalmia 
K. latifolia. The Mountain Laurel and the Rhododendron are the hand- 
somest broad-leaved flowering evergreens. We have many hundred 
beautiful specimens. It will grow in the open and have a far greater 
profusion of flowers than in the woods. On Long Island it is usually 
native to the north slope of gravelly hills, where the canopy of oak 
shade is rather thinner than on heavier soil with chestnut and dogwood. 
From such places it is difficult to transplant successfully. In 
June, a little after the Rhododendrons have started, the beautiful 
clusters of white and pink flowers are opened. It should be 
used by the acre for cover, giving a cheerful touch of green to the 
winter landscape, both in the open and in the woodland. It may be 
grouped around the foundations of a house and kept sheared to a 
compact form. Trimmed for a low garden hedge or banking the 
north side of a wall, it will give satisfaction. Its ability to stand 
trimming is not generally understood, neither is the fact of its 
especial adaptability to Long Island soil and climate. We offer it 
in quantity at low rates. 
English. Prunus Laurocerasus, var. Shipkcensis. This variety, from 
the Schipka Pass, Turkey, is hardier than the English forms. Its 
American Hoii * t ^igllli Vi --' * '\ large, lustrous leaves are very handsome in early winter, when it 
Long Island is about illBl^j^ should be covered till March. It will then enliven the garden with 
its northern limit. i ^^HHIR^ a brighter green than other evergreens. 
