A Group of Broad-Leaved Evergreens 
BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS, continued 
marked “O. G.” are taken from open ground, but are lifted with a ball of earth about the roots, which are 
wrapped in moss or excelsior and burlap. In transplanting Evergreens which have a ball of earth about 
the roots, and wrapped in burlap, it is not necessary to remove the burlap. Place plant in properly pre¬ 
pared hole, cut wrapping in a few places, water thoroughly and firm the earth well about the plant. When 
plants are wrapped in moss and excelsior, remove this carefully without breaking the ball of earth about 
the roots, and transplant as above. 
Broad-leaved Evergreens should be kept well mulched at all times with well-rotted leaves. The 
mulching should be from 4 to 6 inches deep. This mulching conserves the moisture in the soil, and the 
roots are protected from the sudden changes of temperature. In the summer the mulching prevents drying 
out and in the winter freezing. 
It is advisable to defoliate nearly all Broad-leaved Evergreens which are lifted from the open ground. 
This will lessen the loss by transplanting. Many varieties do not transplant well if moved with all the 
leaves left on. This is especially applicable to Magnolias, Photinias, Crataegus, Ligustrums, Cerasus, 
Elaeagnus, English Laurel, the Evergreen Oaks and Viburnums. It is also advisable to properly prune these 
plants as soon as they are transplanted. 
In this section of the country we are particularly favored in the great number of Broad-leaved Evergreen 
trees and shrubs. We can grow many kinds that are not hardy in the far North, and also bring to perfection 
a large proportion of the hardy northern evergreens. A judicious selection of varieties, with a proper plant¬ 
ing arrangement of Evergreen trees and shrubs, greatly enhances the winter-aspect of our home grounds. 
Certain varieties must be given the proper exposure that they may attain satisfactory development. We 
shall be pleased to give suggestions as to the best varieties for planting on your place. 
We will supply 10 plants, our selection of varieties, standard sizes, for.$4 00 
100 plants, our selection of 25 varieties, standard sizes.25 00 
Special Collections. 
Abelia 
Abelia grandiflora, orrupestris. A beautiful and 
most satisfactory broad-leaved evergreen 
shrub of dwarf growth. The graceful, droop¬ 
ing stems and branches are covered with dark, 
glossy leaves, and in winter assume a metal¬ 
lic sheen. From the last of May until frost, 
these plants produce an immense quantity of 
tubular-shaped white flowers, about an inch 
long, which are borne in clusters. For single 
specimens, massed plantings, or for a hedge, 
we cannot too strongly recommend this 
plant. 
each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft., strong plants, 
from open ground $0 75 $5 00 $40 00 
18 to 24 in., strong, from 
4-in. pots, and open 
ground. 50 4 00 30 00 
12 to 18 in., strong, from 
3-in. pots. 35 3 00 25 00 
Abelia grandiflora 
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