EVERGREENS FOR CAPE GARDENS 
Perhaps no other class of plants does more to enhance the value of the home than 
evergreens. We have an extensive collection of those we have found to be most 
useful. Both conifers and broad-leaved evergreens are listed below. 
Abelia 
Abelia grandiflora, Abelia . A dainty broad¬ 
leaved evergreen producing pink flowers 
from early summer to late autumn. 
Each 
Doz* 
12-18 ins. 
$1.00 
$10.00 
Azalea amoena. Rosy-purple. 
15-18 in. 
$2.00 
$20.00 
A. hinodigira. Bright scarlet. 
15—18 in. 
, 2.00 
20.00 
A. indica alba. White. 
18-24 in. 
3.00 
30.00 
A. Red Salmon. 
18-24 in. 
3.00 
Buxus — Boxwood 
Buxus sempervirens, Common Tree Box. For 
edging. 
Doz. 
100 
4-6 in. 
$3.00 
$20.00 
6-8 in. 
4.00 
27.50 
Specimen grade 
Each 
Doz 
12-15 in. 
$1.50 
$15.00 
15-18 in. 
2.50 
25.00 
18-24 in. 
4.00 
40.00 
Prices of larger specimens on application. 
Calluna 
Known variously as Heath or Heather, but 
familiar to everyone as the Scotch Heather. 
The plants thrive lustily in New England and 
particularly near the seashore. 
6 to 8-in. plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 
doz.; $40.00 per 100, except as noted 
Calluna vulgaris. The true Scotch Heather 
with bell-shaped rosy lavender flowers. 
C. vulgaris alba. White flowers, which make 
a pleasing contrast with the lavender 
variety. 
C. vulgaris alba elata. A tall variety of 
Heath with dark green foliage and white 
flowers. 
C. vulgaris aurea. Distinguished by golden 
foliage in summer which turns red in 
winter. Flowers pink. 
C. vulgaris hammondi. A new pure white 
variety which is free flowering and grows 
about feet high. 
C. vulgaris nana. A dwarf variety seldom 
more than 1 ft. high. 6-in. plants, 60 cts. 
each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 
C. vulgaris rubra elata. Grows from \]A to 
2 ft. tall. Red flowers. 
Chamaecyparis — Cypress 
In this family of evergreens we can supply 
the most important varieties and those 
particularly adapted to landscape use on the 
Cape and in eastern Massachusetts. These 
include Hinoki Cypress, the Plume and 
Golden Plume varieties, as well as specimens 
of Moss and Gold Thread. 1 yi to 2-ft. plants, 
$1.50 each; 2 to 3-ft. plants, $2.00 each; 3 to 
4-ft. plants, $3.00 each. 
Daphne — Garland Flower 
Daphne cneorum. A low growing evergreen 
which blooms almost continuously from 
May to frost. The pink flower clusters are 
delicately scented. 9-12 in., $1.00 each; 
$10.00 per doz. 
Ilex opaca, American Holly. We have it in 
many sizes. Prices on request. 
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Juniperus — Juniper 
Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana. A broadly 
spreading variety with silvery green foliage. 
It is extremely useful in foundation work 
and adds a distinctive tone to a landscape 
plan. 1 to 2-ft. plants, $2.00 each; 2 to 
3-ft. plants, $3.50 each; 3 to 4-ft. plants, 
$5.00 each. 
J. communis depressa. Seldom over \]A ft. 
high with broadly spreading branches. 
Hardy and desirable in rock-gardens and 
similar places. \]A to 2-ft. plants, $1.50 
each; 2 to 3-ft. plants, $2.50 each. 
J. excelsa stricta. Spiny Greek Juniper. 
Grows in a pyramidal form and may attain 
a height of 50 ft. or more. A native of 
southern Europe. 15 to 18-in. plants, $1.50 
each; \]A to 2-ft. plants, $2.25 each. 
J. squamata meyeri. Meyer's Juniper. De¬ 
sirable for single specimens and for use 
against a dark green background. In certain 
lights the foliage appears green, in others it 
has a bluish tinge, and at other times of the 
day has a reddish cast. \]A to 2-ft. plants, 
$2.50 each. 
J. virginiana, Red Cedar. Native to the entire 
eastern United States. An upright and 
stately tree which will add character to the 
landscape. 2 to 4-ft. plants, $3.50 each. For 
larger specimens, prices will be quoted. 
An Eastham Blue Law of 1675: — “Every unmarried man in town shall kill six 
black-birds or three crows while he remains unmarried. As a penalty for not doing 
this he shall not be married until he obeys this order.” 
