HUGH B. BARCLAY, Narberth, Pa. 
5 
Endorsements 
In case we seem to claim too much honor for Pachysanclra, let us refer you to some of our 
clients who have used many thousands. America is our market, and we ship annually greater 
and less quantities to almost every state, including California, Texas, and Florida. Clients 
in Canada, Hawaii, Cuba, and England commend and praise this plant of a thousand uses. 
These extracts from letters in our files come from 
renowned landscape architects and arborists. 
“I am of the opinion that Pachysandra is of im¬ 
mense benefit as a ground-cover under old trees, 
and I know of numerous occasions where it has been 
so used in the vicinity of Boston.” 
“I am strong for the planting of Pachysandra and 
other ground-covers about the base of old trees.” 
“It seems to me that the beneficial effect of 
Pachysandra on many trees would be almost a 
foregone conclusion.” 
“I am of the opinion that Pachysandra under trees 
on the lawn, where it is impossible to maintain a 
good turf, not only prevents erosion, but maintains 
the moisture and is a decided benefit for both trees 
and shrubbery.” 
“In addition to its attractive appearance we find 
it a great aid in maintaining certain conditions and 
highly recommend its use in the restoration and 
preservation of old and undernourished trees.” 
“After applying top-soil, peat moss, and manure, 
it is my intention to blanket these areas with 
Pachysandra, which I consider the most effective 
ground-cover obtainable.” 
“My own experience has been that there is no 
better way of keeping a soil condition conducive to 
a good root-growth than by means of such a ground- 
cover.” 
“We have been using Pachysandra for a number 
of years and find it a very desirable ground-cover 
for use under trees.” 
“I am very much in favor of using the ground- 
covers wherever possible in place of grass.” 
“Briefly, I believe that its greatest value is that 
of continuing or reproducing forest conditions for 
old trees.” 
Pachysandra is Beneficial to Aged and Undernourished Trees 
For this reason alone it deserves highest recognition. Nationally known tree surgeon 
companies, who are accomplishing invaluable service in preserving the large and old trees 
of the country, recognize Pachysandra as the best means of recreating the natural forest 
conditions lacking on well-kept lawns or bare grounds from which the leaves are blown or 
carefully raked away. They have written us that they instruct their men in its use and 
strongly recommend it because it protects the roots of large trees from the drying effect of 
sun and wind, prevents surface transpiration, and collects the fallen leaves, enabling the 
tidy application of humus and fertilizer. The cool, green foliage, 6 inches high, hides the 
leaves or humus, keeps the soil cool, while the stoloniferous root-system keeps the soil 
friable and permits falling moisture to easily penetrate to the tree roots. 
Size of Pachysandra to Use 
Our plants are not divisions. They are grown 
from cuttings and have a strong, undivided root- 
system. Pachysandra is a true evergreen and 
“requires the shade of its own foliage” for best 
results; therefore it should be “planted closely,” 
using young, vigorous plants in preference to large 
plants widely spaced. One-year field-plants, two- 
year field-plants, or 2J-i-inch pot-plants are the 
proper sizes to use. 
All sizes may be safely planted at any season. 
For extensive plantings we recommend the use of 
two-year field-plants, planted half and half with 
one-year field-plants. For all general plantings two- 
year field-size are most satisfactory, and for summer 
plantings the 2 1 .Finch pot-plants should be used. 
PRICES 
,/ — For 10 Per 100 Per 1000 
1- yr. field-plants. . . rt'JTp . $0 75 S3 00 -$4e-B0.3 
2- yr. field-plants. . . . 5>,.«V£). 1 00 6 00 . 5 0 00 j)C< 
2H‘in- pot-plants. 1 25 7 50 70 00 
(Special prices will be quoted in lots of 2000 or more) 
25 plants at the 100 rate, 250 at the 1000 rate 
On pages 43 to 45 of this Catalog you will find an 
extensive list of Plants for Special Purposes. This will 
assist you in selecting Ground-Cover Plants, Rock- 
Garden Plants, Woodland Plants, and Trees and 
Shrubs for Roadside Plantings. The symbols used with 
certain plants indicate their reaction to light, medium, 
and heavy shade. 
A typical plant of Pachysandra taken from a 2Vi-in. 
pot on March 5, 1935 
