Kati)ana, J^orth Carolina , and "Boston, Massachusetts 
Hardy Creepers & Ground - Covering Plants 
HERE are many spots on hillsides, under trees and on banks of 
streams where ordinary plants do not thrive and where a low covering 
of green is very desirable. For these purposes the list below is a good 
one, though only partial, for many of the taller vines can be used, such 
as Lonicera, Vitis, etc., and low shrubs as Xanthorrhiza, Myrica, 
etc., which are offered elsewhere. Advice on this important question 
gladly given where conditions and effect desired are indicated. 
The approximate height from ground is given, but not the 
space covered by plants. 
Lower prices in larger quantities than here offered on application 
EPIGAEA repens. Trailing Arbutus. 2-4 in. White and rose- 
colored. One of the most popular of 
all our native flowers, but difficult to 
transplant. Flowers deliciously fra- 
grant in clusters in May. Strong col. clumps, 20c. ea., 
fi.75 for 10. (See illustration. ) 
GALAX aphylla. Galax or Coltsfoot. 6-18 in. White. A 
smooth plant, with heart-shaped crenatc-toothed and shin- 
ing evergreen leaves of striking beauty. The small white 
flowers are borne on a scape 12 to 18 inches high, forming 
a beautiful dense spiked raceme. The thick leaves turn 
brilliant shades of bronze, red and crimson in autumn where 
exposed to the sun and remain so throughout the winter, 
but in shade they retain their striking green efl^ect. We in- 
troduced the leaves for winter decorating purposes and ship 
millions of them every winter. A remarkable ground -cov- 
ering plant, particularly when used with Rhododendrons. 
Strong col. clumps, 20c. ea., S1.75 for 10, fio per 100. (See if 
tion and cover of this Catalogue.) 
|r\ GAULTHERIA procumbens. Wintergrecn. 3-8 in. Bright red clusters 
of edible berries all through winter. Higlily aromatic dark green leaves. 
Flowers white. Plant with Galax and Rhododendrons. Col. clumps, 
15c. ea., $1 for 10. (See illustration. ) Galax Lcavcj. 
GLECHOMA hederacea. Ground Ivy. 3-5 in. Not tiatiie. Light blue. One of 
the best ground -covering plants. Very fragrant; stands moisture well. loc. ea., 
75c. for 10. 
HOUSTONIA 
serpyllifolia. 
Bluets. 3-6 
in. Light 
blueorwiiile, 
blooming 
nearly all 
summer. 
Forms carpet 
of minute 
leaves. It is 
easily forced 
and a most 
exquisitely 
beautiful 
dainty win- 
dow plant 
and for bor- 
d e r s . Col. 
clumps, 15c. 
ea., |i for 
10. (See 
Trailing Arbutus (i>iir->«i ret'ni). illustration.) 
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