THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Evergreen Shrubs 
These splendid plants hold their rich green foliage all 
the year round, and in many varieties make a magnificent 
showing of bloom. Shaded situations are preferred by most 
of the varieties. 
ANDROMEDA (Pieris) floribunda (Lily-of-the-valley 
Shrub). Beautiful, hardy shrub. In early April it is 
covered with showy spikes of white flowers. 12 to 15 
in., $1.75 each; 15 to 18 in., $2.25 each. 
DAPHNE cneorum (Rose Daphne). A most attractive, 
dwarf, almost prostrate shrub. In May, and agstip in 
August, it bears beautiful flower clusters of a delight¬ 
ful shade of pink. For rock gardens it is very desirable. 
6 to 9 in., 50c each; 9 to 12 in., 75c each; 12 to IF in., 
$1.00 each; 15 to 18 in., $1.50 each; 18 to 24 in., $2.25 
each. 
EUONYMUS radicans. Very hardy, dense-growing trailing 
vine; dull green leaves, with whitish veins; grows 
l rapidly; self-clinging. 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 
per 100. 
'radicans variegata. Similar in habit to the above. Foliage 
green and white. 40c each, $4.00 per doz. 
r. kevvensis. The smallest Euonymus. The leaves are 
about % inch wide and a little longer. As a low 
evergreen ground-cover It forms a perfect mat of 
fereen. v A fine variety for the rock garden, low walls, 
low slopes and edge of pools. 3-yr., 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 4-yr., 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
r. vegetus. A pretty, low trailing evergreen with aerial 
rootlets which cling to any support. Has round leaves 
and produces an abundance of showy red fruits with 
yellow pods. 2-yr., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $28.00 
per 100. 3-yr. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. 
HEATHER (Calluna vulgaris). The Heathers are compact, 
low-growing plants, and as such are extremely useful 
for rockeries. The small foliage is densely arranged 
around the wiry little stems, and either when in full 
bloom or in midwinter makes a very pretty picture. 
6 to 8 in., 50c each; 8 to 10 in., 75c each. 
LEUCOTHOE (Andromeda) catesbaei. A valuable shrub 
in shady positions. Flowers are fine, white, and are 
borne in long, pendulous racemes. 12 to 18 in., $1.50 
each; 18 to 24 in., $2.00 each. 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia). Grows 8 ft. 
high, with broad, glossy green foliage. The rose colored 
flowers, in large and showy clusters at the ends of the 
shoots, appear in June. 12 to 15 in., $1.00 each; 15 to 
18 in., $1.25 each; 18 to 24 in., $1.75 each; 2 to 2Vi 
ft., $2.25 each; 2^ to 3 ft., $3.50 each. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis (Japanese Spurge). The best 
ground cover under shrubs of all kinds. Grows only 
6 in. high and has dark green foliage. 25c each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
RHODODENDRON carolinianum (Carolina Rhododendron). 
Leaves rather small, narrow, dark green above, covered 
with brownish dots beneath; clusters of clear rose-pink 
flowers in May; very hardy. 12 to 15 in., $1.25 each; 
15 to 18 in., $1.75 each; 18 to 24 in., $2.25 each; 24 to 
30 in., $2.75 each. 
White Carolina. 12 to 18 in., $2.50 each. 
catawbiense (Catawba Rhododendron). One of the most 
beautiful native shrubs and the hardiest of all the 
Rhododendrons. Color, rosy purple. 12 to 15 in., $1.75 
each; 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each; 18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 
2 to 2% ft., $3.50 each; 2% to 3 ft., $4.50 each, 
catawbiense eompacta. 12 to 15 in., $2.76 each; 15 to 18 
in., $3.50 each; 18 to 24 In., $4.50 each, 
maximum (Great Laurel). A well known native of our 
mountain regions, with great clusters of white or rose- 
pink flowers in June and July. 15 to 18 in., $1.75 each; 
18 to 24 in., $2.00 each; 2 to 2% ft., $2.75 each; 2% to 
3 ft., $3.50 each. 
VINCA MINOR (Myrtle or Common Periwinkle). A hand¬ 
some evergreen trailing plant with showy bright blue 
flowers borne freely in early spring. A good shade¬ 
growing ground-cover plant. 25c each, $2.60 per doz., 
$15.00 per 100. 
YUCCA fllamentosa (Adams Needle). Handsome, creamy 
white flowers, much branched and densely packed with 
bloom, with swordlike foliage. 40c each. 
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Andromeda. 
Daphne Cneorum. 
Rhododendron Maximum. 
