Edward Gillett, Southwicl^y Mass. — Evergreens 07 
CASSANDRA calyculata (Leather-Leaf). A low, branching shrub, with nearly ever¬ 
green leaves, bearing in early spring leafy racemes of small white flowers. It 
grows about a foot high, and usuallv is found in masses in bogs or wet. open 
idaces; it will thrive in the garden. 25 cts. each. S2 per doz., §S jier 100. 
DAPHNE Cneorum. A low shrub, bearing an abundance of small, dark, glossy, 
evergreen leaves. Along the branches, and from the ends of the branches are 
borne the little pink flowers in clusters, which are delightfully fragrant. It should 
have some protection in winter. It does excecdinglv well planted in a partially 
shaded ])lace among rocks. 35 cts. each. 
EUONYMUS radicans. An evergreen with rather small leaves; desirable for running 
either on the ground or on walls. 1 foot. Used for planting in front of large 
shrul)s. 25 cts. each. 82 jier doz. 
E. radicans variegata (Variegated Creep¬ 
ing ICuonymus). An evergreen 
creeper with beautiful variegated 
white, pink and golden-striped 
leaves. Fine for edging. \’erv 
prominent in winter. 1 toot. 25 
cts. each. 82 per doz. 
JUNIPERUS communis (Common, or 
Prostrate Juniper). A prostrate 
evergreen shrub, appearing as if 
the center had been pinched out 
and the growth had concentrated in 
the branches. k>ach one pushes 
outward and up a foot or more, 
forming a miniature tree in itself, 
the whole plant forming a beautiful 
shrub. Strong plants. 35 cts. 
J. communis, var. aurea (Golden Pros¬ 
trate Juniper). A variety with 
golden foliage the whole vear; very 
choice, quite hardy. Strong, 50 
cts. each; heavy. 81 each. 
J. communis, var. Hibernica (Irish 
Juni])er). A tall shrub, often 30 
feet high, with short, glaucous green 
leaves; grows in the form of a 
column, often 5 or (5 feet high, and 
no more than 1 foot through in any 
part; quite hardy. Plants 2 feet 
high. 50 cts. each. 
J. Virginiana (Red Cedar). A beau¬ 
tiful shrub or tree, with small, 
])ointed leaves. A slow grower, but 
very hardy, adapting itself to 
almost any situation, from the tops 
of the rocky cliff to the sandy jjlain 
or moist hillside. Color varies from 
light to dark green and dull slate. 
2 feet. 35 cts. each. 
KALMIA angustifolia (Sheep Laurel). 
A low. evergreen shrub. 1 to 2 feet 
high, with light green leaves and 
quantities of little saucer-shaped, crimson flowers in May and June. Of easy 
culture, forming little clumps. It can be grown in the bog. 25 cts. each, $2 
per doz. 
K. glauca (Pale Laurel). About a foot high, with little narrow shining leaves and 
large, showy white to lilac-purple flowers. A pretty little shrub either for massing 
in border or in the bog-garden. Plant 1 foot apart strong. 25 cts. each. $2 per 
doz. 
K. latifolia (Calico Bush; Mountain Laurel). An evergreen .shrub, growing luxuri¬ 
antly along our mountain sides, forming large patches; or in single, round-topped 
specimens in moist, open fields, the dark, shining leaves giving a brightness to the 
landscape. In May and June the gorgeous coloring oi the large rose or white 
flowers lend an enchantment to the picture that one will not soon forget. It is of 
easy culture in almost any situation. 1 to feet, 50 cts. each, $4 per doz.; \}/2 
to 2 feet, SI each; 2 to 3 feet. SI.50 each. 
