HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 
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EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
A foundation planting that fits the house — one year from planting 
CRATAEGUS 
Crataegus pyracantha (Evergreen Thorn). I he sturdy branchlets 
are covered with deep green, shining foliage, attaining its greatest beauty 
when the brilliant scarlet berries are displayed in fall and winter. Al- 
though classed as a shrub, it is very well adapted to training over walls 
or trellis wires. iK to 2 ft., 75 cts.; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50. 
DAPHNE 
Daphne Cneorum (Garland Flower). A spreading, almost trailing, 
plant, with foliage dark green above and bluish below. It produces pretty 
pink sweet-scented flowers in April and May, and generally blooming a 
second time in August. Strong plants, 50 cts. to 75 cts. 
EUONYMUS 
Euonymus Japonicus (Japanese Euonymus). Sometimes called 
Japanese Laurel. A very useful evergreen bush, well suited to specimen 
planting as well as in groups and collections and excellent window- 
boxes, The beautiful, hardy, leathery leaves arc dark green and shining; 
the bark is bright green, i to It., 40 cts. to 50 cts.; iK to 2 ft., 
50 cts. to Si. 
E. Japonica aurea (Golden Euonymus). A very hardy variety, with 
leaves beautifully marked with golden yellow. 1 to iM ft., 75 cts. to $1. 
KALMIA Laurel 
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel). See front cover. This is one of 
our great specialties and the state flower of Pennsylvania. For beauty, 
hardiness and usefulness it ranks with our native rhododendron. Although 
much admired by many friends of Nature in our mountain resorts, it is 
not nearly so much appreciated and in general use in landscape work, as 
it is in the great European gardens. The oblong leaves always look fresh 
and glossy, and contrast splendidly with the dainty rose-pink buds, 
opening into showy clusters of cream- white flowers in June. The bushes 
are of stately appearance and under favorable conditions, will reach a 
height and spread of from 6 to 8 feet. They like a soil rich in humus 
and a heavy mulch of leaf-mold; thrive well in half-shady positions, yet 
they do well in the open sun. The Laurel groups beautifully with our 
native Rhodendrons. Bushv plants, i to 1/ ft.. Si each, $8 for 10, $70 
per 100; i'A to 2 ft., Si. 50 each, $12 for 10. S100 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 
$2.50 to S3. 50 each, $20 to $30 for 10; specimens, $5 to $10 each, 
LEUCOTHOE 
Leucothoe Catesbaei. Very useful for plantings as an undergrowth, 
as it endures the shade well. The long, pointed leaves are bronze-green, 
coloring beautifully during the winter months. In early spring there 
appear drooping panicles of wax-like flowers, very fragrant, i to iK it.. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia aquifolia (ITolly-leaved Mahonia). This is a very distinct 
and decorative evergreen, of medium size, with shining, prickly leaves 
of a glossy green, changing to a striking bronze-tint in winter. The 
bright yellow flowers appear in May and are succeeded by showy blue 
berries. 12 to 15 in., 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10; 18 to 24 in., Si each, 
S9 for 10. 
M. Japonica (Japanese Mahonia). A stronger grower, with large, 
stiff leaves, which do not change color in winter; the yellow flowers in 
May and blue berries later on are very conspicuous, i to iff ft., Si; 
i'/i to 2 ft.. Si. 25 to $2. 
OSMANTHUS • Fragrant Olive 
Osmanthus aquifolium. A very attractive, dwarf evergreen of 
holly-like appearance. The leaves are spiny-toothed and shining, very 
persistent; the sweet-scented flowers appear in the fall, i to 2 ft., Si; 
2 to 2'/% ft.. Si. 75- 
RHODODENDRONS 
Besides our glorious native Rhododendrons, we have now. after long 
years of experimenting, quite a number of the choicest garden hybrids 
which are absolutely hardy. There is no doubt that Rhododendrons 
are the handsomest and most dignified broad-leaved evergreens; their 
magnificent, dark green, leathery foliage alone being a joy and contrast 
of rare beauty during the four seasons of the year. It is in May and 
June, though, when the huge, superbly colored clusters of flowers, 
in many shades of pink, violet, purple, white and rose are displayed, 
that any place or single planting in which Rhododendrons are employed, 
will reach the height of its perfection and splendor. 
Rhododendrons are not so hard to grow as generally believed. Pro- 
vided they are given a deep, rich, humous soil, tree of lime and acids, 
and a liberal mulching of leaves to retain cool moisture in summer and 
keep frost from the roots in winter, they do not require any special 
attention. They do, of course, respond readily to a generous soaking 
during hot and dry spells in summer, and will also appreciate a slight 
overhead protection in winter when planted in exposed places. 
Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel). A very strong-growing, 
native Rhododendron, one of the hardiest of the species. I he large, 
oblong leaves arc of a glossy green, becoming darker when grown in a 
shaded position. The great white or rosy pink flowers appear in June 
and July. 2 to 3 ft., Si. 50 each, S12.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., S2.50 each, S20 
for 10; 4 to 5 ft., specimens, S3 to S5. 
Rhododendron catawbiense. This is another native Rhododendron 
of great beauty and hardiness, and is the parent of a number of wonder- 
ful hybrids, originated by years of skilful labor of eminent growers and 
hybridizers of Rhododendrons on this and the other side of the Atlantic. 
1 ]/ 2 to 2 ft., Si. 50 each, S12.50 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., S2 each, S15 to S25 tor 10. 
RHODODENDRON CATAWBIENSE HYBRIDS 
Album elegans. A fine, tall-growing variety, with blush-white 
flowers. 
Caractacus. Purplish crimson; a good grower, with splendid toliage. 
Catawbiense album. A splendid form of our hardy native, with 
blush-white flowers. 
Delicatissimum. White, delicately tinted with pink; toliage hardy 
and glossy. 
Everestianum. Rosy lilac; one of the best and hardiest growers; a 
profuse bloomer. 
Kettledrum. Rich purplish crimson; hardy and an early bloomer. 
Roseum elegans. A fine rose-color; good bloomer. Probably' the 
best suited for our climate. 
PRICES OF HYBRID RHODODENDRONS 
Our Selection of Varieties 
Each 
10 
100 
\]/ 2 to 2 ft., well budded 
$12 50 
$100 00 
2 to 2K ft., well budded 
2 00 
17 50 
150 00 
2 % to 3 ft., well budded 
3 50 
30 OO 
4 to 4L2 ft., specimens 
$7 to 10 00 
Purchaser’s Selection 
1 >2 to 2 ft., well budded 
2 00 
17 5° 
2 to 2K ft., well budded 
22 50 
CAR SHIPMENTS 
OF RHODODENDRONS 
AND LAURELS 
We are prepared to supply native Rhododendrens and Laurels 
in large quantities at very attractive prices. The plants are 
very fine and well branched. Prices on application. 
