NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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Plants of Special Merit for Evergreen 
Landscape Effect 
Following our suggestions on the former pages, we here submit a few plants of ex¬ 
traordinary merit, especially where evergreen effects are desired, not only for producing 
solid masses, hut also as a substitute for grass, that is, low plants which flourish well 
under trying conditions where grass will not grow, forming an evergreen carpet supple¬ 
mented in the spring and summer months with solid masses of flowers. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS —Ten years’ experimenting with this plant has con¬ 
vinced us that it is the finest evergreen ground-cover in existence. Thriving in the 
densest of shade, in any soil or situation, and quickly covering" the ground with a uniform 
close growth. The lustrous bright green leaves are arranged in a whorl or rosette on 
stems four to six inches hig'h. This plant stands the most rigorous winter and the quick 
changes of our climate without the slightest damage to its bright-green foliage, which 
retains its perfection and brilliancy all the year round, and not subject to injury from 
any insect. The finest substitute for lawns, covering shaded places where grass refuses 
to grow. Nice plants, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz..; $15.00 per 100. 
EUONYMUS RADICANS —A trailing vine with ovate coriaceous green foliage, cover¬ 
ing the ground, attaching itself to trees, stumps, rocks, walls, or any object within its 
range, and flourishing well in the full sun or dense shade. It can be used as an edging 
in place of Boxwood, and clipped in shape in the same manner. A neat and desirable 
plant for any of the purposes above named. Fine plants, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 
per 100. - 
EUONYMUS RADICANS VARIEGATA —Foliage beautifully variegated with white in 
the mature leaves, while the young growth has a beautiful yellow tinge. Otherwise the 
habit, uses and price same as the type. 
VERONICA RUPESTRIS —Another dwarf evergreen plant thriving well in any situa¬ 
tion, especially on banks, rocks and exposed places. This plant forms a bright blue carpet 
of flowers in May, while the remainder of the year the plant forms a perfect lawn. Strong 
plants, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
SEDUM SPURIUM SPLENDENS —Creeping plants, with whorls of thick, roundish 
leaves, pale green turning to bronzy purple in the winter months, while in June the plant 
is covered with yellow flowers. Succeeds well in dry, exposed or rocky ground, where 
it makes a good ground cover. Price: 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS PLENUS (Scotch Pink) —Forming compact tufts of gray 
foliage during the entire year, while in May and June quantities of double pink or white 
flowers are produced that are very fragrant and useful for cutting purposes. A most useful 
plant for bordering beds in place of sod or masses in open, sunny situations. Price: 15c. 
each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
ACHILLEA TOMENTOSA —A dwarf plant. Keeps its finely cut green foliage through 
the winter, while in early spring the large heads of yellow flowers, 6 inches high, make a 
solid mass, lasting a long time in perfection. Well suited for open and dry situations, for 
banks, rockworks or massing. Strong plants. Price: 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 
per 100. 
AJUGA REPTAN S —Covering the ground closely with its ovate, bright green foliage, 
and thriving in dense shade, this plant can be recommended for massing in shady places 
where grass refuses to grow, thus making it a bright green spot all the year around, with 
a mass of light blue flowers in spring. Strong paints, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 
per 100. 
ARMERIA MARITIMA —Compact tufts of evergreen foliage, with profusion of light 
pink flowers 6 inches high, and lasting long in perfection. This plant is very valuable for 
edging walks or paths. When massed will produce a strong effect. Valuable garden plant. 
Price: 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. 
ROSE EVERGREiEN GEM —One of the quickest growing plants for covering large 
spaces, as it makes a growth of from 5 to 15 feet in a season, covering the ground with its 
prostrate branches thickly set with bronze green foliage, supplemented with double fra¬ 
grant flowers in June. Strong pot-grown plants, 35c. to 75c. each, according to size. 
