EVERGREENS FOR AUGUST PLANTING 
RHODODENDRON laetevirens (wilsoni). 
Hardy, dwarf, compact Rhododendron of garden origin. Bears a profusion of deep rose- 
colored flowers. 
myrtifolium. Myrtleleaf Rhododendron. 
A fine, hardy hybrid between R. punctatum and R. hirsutum. This variety is very useful 
for the rockery, and the borders of the Rhododendron bed. Covered with clusters of deep rosy- 
pink flowers. 
Block of Pinus mughus specimens at Boxford Nursery 
Other Hardy Broadleaf Evergreens 
ANDROMEDA polifolia. 
A beautiful dwarf species of our Northern bogs. Grows well in rich borders. Dainty bell- 
flowers of delicate pink. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi. Bearberry, 
This delightful trailing plant is invaluable for seashore and other ground cover planting, 
forming solid dense mats of green. Thrives in sandy soil when established. Difficult to trans- 
plant unless pot-grown plants are used. . 
CHAMAEDAPHNE calyculata. Leatherleaf. 
2 to 3 feet. A fine, hardy border plant for the Rhododendron bed or very moist locations. 
White, nodding flowers in leafy racemes in early spring. 
DAPHNE cneorum. Garland Flower. 
Traihng evergreen, glossy narrow leaves and a profusion of bright pink fragrant flowers in 
May and often again in August. 
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