EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO 
Azalea amoena, a fine evergreen shrub 
Laurel, one of the best natives 
HANDLING EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
All broad-leaved evergreens require a mellow soil, 
rich in natural humus. It is of great importance that 
the planting soil for Rhododendrons and all kinds of 
Laurels should not contain any lime or acids. Where 
the soil is free of such elements, it is sufficient to add 
plenty of humus in some form and mix thoroughly. The 
presence of lime or acids, however, requires a radical 
change of soil, at least to the depth of i foot or more. 
Evergreen shrubs arc easier to handle than evergreen 
trees, as the ball of roots and earth does not break as 
easily, on account of the net-work of fibrous roots. This 
kind of evergreens should be planted rather shallow, 
hardly covering the ball, but should have from 6 to 12 
inches of leaf-mold for a mulch. 
Never plant an evergreen shrub with a dry ball of 
earth, as it is next to impossible to soak such a ball 
thoroughly after planting. If the plants should happen 
to get dry before planting, stand them in water to their 
lower branches until well soaked. 
Always break out the flower-stems of Rhododendrons 
and Laurels after blooming, as the formation of seeds 
deteriorates the future blossom. 
Although evergreen shrubs prefer a moist soil, they 
will not succeed in wet soil or where the water-level is 
too high. 
Winter protection is needed only in very exposed 
positions or in southern exposure; a light screen for 
windbreak or shade is sufficient. 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
This is a group of highly desirable evergreens of great ornamental 
value. They are also termed broad-leaved evergreens, to distinguish 
them from the needle-bearing or coniferous evergreens. They are of 
more or less dwarf, shrubby habit, and include many of our most beau- 
tiful natives as well as introductions from far-off countries and countless 
garden hybrids. While we enjoy their beautiful, glossy and various- 
shaped evergreen leaves the year round, nearly all of them produce at 
certain seasons an abundance of rich or delicately tinted flowers. Ever- 
green shrubs transplant very easily, but they require a mellow soil, rich 
in humus and free of lime and acids. 
ANDROMEDA 
Andromeda floribunda; syn., Pieris floribunda. A beautiful, 
dwarf-growing plant, with small, leathery foliage and wax-like blossoms 
reminding one of lily-of-the-valley spikes. Likes a partly shaded 
location, i to i J 4 ft., 51.75; 1% to 1 >2 ft., 52.25. 
A. Japonica. Similar to the former with very rich and smooth 
foliage and overhanging racemes of waxy flowers in May and June. 
1 to iK ft., 51.50; 1 y 2 to 2 ft., $2. 
ABELIA 
Abelia rupestris grandiflora. One of our most useful evergreen 
shrubs and very hardy. The graceful, arching branches are clothed with 
fine, dark, glossy leaves. The white flowers appear in profusion from 
spring until frost. 1 to 2 ft., 50 cts. to $1. 
AZALEA 
Azalea amoena. A perfectly hardy, low, spreading shrub, useful for 
many purposes and especially with Rhododendrons. In May the claret- 
colored flowers appear in such abundance that they really hide every- 
thing beneath them. The tiny, rich green foliage turns to a pleasing 
bronze tint in winter. 12 to 15 in., 51.25 each, Sio for 10; 15 to 18 in., 
52 each, 5 1 5 for 10. 
A. Hinodegiri. A beautiful variety of the above and of characteristic 
Japanese appearance. The blossoms arc larger and of a bright scarlet. A 
profuse bloomer; hardy foliage. 8 to 12 in., 51.50; 12 to 15 in., 52 . 
KALMIA • The Laurel 
The Laurel is such a common plant in the mountains 
of Pennsylvania that its beauty is not recognized so well 
as it should be. There is nothing more charming than 
its delightful, unique “patty-pan” shaped pink and 
white buds which open into exquisitely beautiful flowers 
which are borne in immense clusters. The foliage, too, 
is a joy, being broad and leathery in effect, being truly 
evergreen and giving a splendid touch of color to the 
landscape all winter. It is an excellent shrub for massing 
with Cedars. See Illustration on front cover. 
A splendid plant for growing about the house and 
porch foundations, it is equally at home out on the lawn 
or growing under the trees in the woodland. 
Added value is given to the Laurel at this time for 
its flowers have been adopted as the state flower of 
Pennsylvania, and we lmve a splendid lot of plants to 
meet the demand which will naturally be created for it. 
BUXUS Boxwood 
This class of well-known, hardy evergreens, ranging through the dif- 
ferent species in size from real dwarf to medium-sized trees, are exten- 
sively used for many purposes. For permanent edging, hedges, grouping 
and specimens in strictly formal plantings, they have no equal. They 
transplant easily and safely because the roots hold a perfect ball. In 
rich, moist soil they will reach an indefinite age. Excellent tub- and vase- 
plants. 
Buxus sempervirens (Common Tree Box). The most popular of all 
the Boxwoods. The variety used for edging is Dwarf Box, var. suf- 
fruticosa, and can be supplied in quantity at $10 per 100. We have all 
sizes and forms at the prices noted. 
Bush Form. 
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12 to 16 in 
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Globes. 
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across 53 to 4 00 
Pyramids. Each 
1 % to 2 ft 5 1 50 
2 to 2 x /t ft 2 50 
2 ]/2 to 3 ft 3 25 
3 to 4 ft 4 50 
Standards. Each 
15 to 18 in. diam $2 50 
18 to 24 in. diam 3 00 
24 to 30 in. diam 4 50 
30 to 36 in. diam 6 00 
B. sempervirens arborescens (Tall Tree Box). A larger-growing 
tree, more open and less formal in appearance. 1 to 1 J-2 ft., 75 cts.; to 
2 ft., Si; 2 to 3 ft., 52 to 53. 
