EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
Kalmia latifolia, one of the best native shrubs 
A planting of our Rhododendrons in the nursery 
KALMIA Laurel 
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel). For beauty and usefulness 
the Laurel ranks with our native rhododendron. Although much admired 
by many friends of Nature in 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 
(even in the coldest weather), and contrast splendidly with the dainty 
rose-pink buds, opening into showy clusters of cream-white flowers in 
June. The bushes arc of stately appearance and under favorable con- 
ditions, 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 rhododendrons. 
MAHOMIA 
Mahon ia Aquifolium (Holly-leaved Mahonia). A rather dense 
shrub of bushy habit. Branches erect, numerous, and densely clothed 
with handsome foliage. Leaves are green and purple in summer, chang- 
ing to red and yellow in the fall and remaining through winter. A large 
number of yellowish flowers are borne during May. 
MYRICA 
Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle). Splendid shrub, with dark green 
fragrant foliage, held almost through the winter. Reddish flowers ap- 
pear in May, followed by white, waxy berries. 
RHODODENDRONS 
There is no doubt but 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 June and July though, when 
the huge clusters of flowers] 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 hard to grow. Provided they are given a 
deep, rich, humus soil, free 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 catawbiense. This is the native Rhododendron 
of the Carolina mountains, of great beauty and hardiness. Large flower 
trusses of a beautiful deep pink. 
Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel). The strong-growing, 
native Rhododendron of the northern mountains. We are growing both 
these varieties of Rhododendrons in very large quantities under most 
favorable conditions and are prepared to handle large orders. The 
large oblong leaves are of a glossy green, becoming darker when grown 
in a shaded position. The great white or rosy pink flowers appear in 
June and July. 
Flowers of Rhododendron maximum 
DECIDUOUS ORNAMENTAL 
AND SHADE TREES 
On the lawn, street, and avenue the best trees to plant are the de- 
ciduous varieties — those that drop their leaves in the fall. They are not 
generally used in mass plantings, but as specimens their value is at once 
apparent. In clumps at the ends of a house or back of it, they give a 
higher tone to the house, forming a background and frame for the home 
picture. 
Nearly all deciduous trees are hardy and will grow well in a wider 
variation of latitude. They are especially desirable for the shade they 
furnish and for the beauty they add to the landscape. They are widely 
used in street and park planting, but nowhere do they show up to better 
advantage than on the home grounds. 
In planting deciduous trees no special preparation of the soil is nec- 
essary, but the hole should be large enough to allow the tree to be set 
without the roots touching the sides of the excavation. Our trees are 
dug with good roots and should be planted as quickly as possible after 
arrival. 
ACER Maple 
Acer campestre (European Cork Maple). This Maple docs not 
grow very tall, but it has numerous branches and myriads of small dull 
green leaves, making a compact appearance. A good lawn tree, for it 
affords an abundance of shade. 
A. colchicum rubrum. An attractive tree of symmetrical growth. 
The new foliage on the growing tree is nearly scarlet, dull green when 
older, changing to bronze in fall. A good shade tree, valuable for its 
handsome spring and fall coloring. 
A. dasycarpum (White or Silver-leaved Maple). A rapid-growing 
tree attaining considerable size. Leaves are bright green on top, with a 
silvery sheen on under side, deeply cut and five-lobed. A handsome tree 
in wide use both for street and lawn planting. 
A. dasycarpum Wieri (Wier’s Cut-leaved Silver Maple). A very 
desirable variety resembling Dasycarpum but of a drooping habit. The 
leaves are deeply cut and quite numerous, and silvery green in color. 
A. Negundo aceroides (Ash-leaved Maple; Box Elder). A vigorous 
tree, thriving in dry locations; spreading habit. Leaves are small, in 
groups of three, bright green on top, hairy beneath. Our trees are hand- 
some specimens. 
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). We think that this variety is one 
of the best of all the Maples. It is a tall grower, straight, and carries a 
handsome, round, spreading head. The leaves are dark green, glossy, 
and very dense; about 6 inches across. In fall the Norway Maple is very 
beautiful with its patches of green, yellow, and golden foliage. For 
lawn and street planting you can’t beat Noway Maples. Our trees are 
extra-large, straight specimens, and have been frequently transplanted. 
A. platanoides Schwedleri (Schwedler’s Norway Maple). The 
young foliage and shoots are bright violet-purple, changing to greenish 
purple. A handsome and valuable tree for lawn planting. Our trees 
are big fellows, ready to give immediate results. 
A. rubrum (Red or Scarlet Maple). This is a large tree, with bold 
green foliage. This variety bears numerous scarlet flowers in spring. 
The leaves turn to scarlet in the fall. An excellent specimen tree, espe- 
cially valuable in low or wet locations. 
A. saccharum (Sugar or Rock Maple). An unusually good tree for 
street planting and very useful on lawns. Shape is rather symmetrical; 
leaves sea-green and shining, becoming vari-colored in fall. A slow 
grower, but one of the best Maples for general planting. 
A. tataricum ginnala (Siberian Maple). A graceful, dwarf tree of 
shrubby habit; very hardy and splendid for its foliage effect. 
JAPANESE MAPLE 
While the Japanese Maples are classed as deciduous trees, in growth 
and habit they more closely resemble shrubs. They possess very beau- 
tiful foliage, deeply cut and showing almost every color from a flashing 
green to a deep purple. They are attractive in any planting scheme, but 
in specimens on the lawn they show their beauty to best advantage. Our 
Japan Maples are bushy, stocky plants. 
A. polymorphum atropurpureum. A handsome tree. Foliage 
deep glowing red and deeply cut. A very good specimen tree on the lawn. 
