Pines and Spruces, with here and there Dogwoods or Birches scattered 
singly or in groups. The dark background will enhance the glossy beauty 
of the Evergreen Shrubs tremendously. Also, try to plant the lower 
growing Evergreen Shrubs in masses or groups for best effect. 
ABELIA, GLOSSY —A dainty evergreen shrub with pink flowers in midsummer. 
May be used in the foundation planting or evergreen garden. 
ATs^DROMEDA, JAPATV^ESE—This plant has fine glossy light green leaves which 
are copper colored when they first unfold in the spring. Flowers white and 
very early. 
ATsfDROMEDA, MOUTViTAIT^—The American variety which is more compact and 
slow-growing and darker green in color. Also blooms very early. 
BARBERRY, WARTY—An evergreen Barberry from China with miniature holly¬ 
shaped leaves. Needs some protection but is worth it. 
BARBERRY, W17<lfTERGREE7^ —The hardiest kind of Evergreen Barberry. Beau¬ 
tiful foliage and attractive yellow flowers. 
BOXWOOD, TRUE DWARF—The old fashioned dwarf Boxwood for which there 
is no substitute. Used as specimens or for edging and hedges. 
DAPHNE) ROSE—Almost the lowest but far from the least of the evergreen shrubs. 
Neat blue green leaves. Rose pink fragrant flowers. 
FIRETHORN—A doubly valuable plant because of its evergreen foliage and brilliant 
orange fruits. Needs protection from winter sun. 
HEATH—There are several varieties of this dwarf evergreen plant. They have red 
or white flowers and like a sandy soil mixed with peat. 
HEATHER—Heath and Heather are very similar except for slight differences in 
foliage and flowers. Both need sun and acid soil. Use sand. 
HOLLY, AMERICAN—Holly is a symbol of Christmas, but lovely throughout the 
year. Fine for winter gardens and scattered through the woods. 
HOLLY, BOXLEAF JAPANESE—A low compact form of Japanese Holly, very useful 
for low hedges or for planting in front of taller varieties. 
HOLLY, JAPANESE—This Holly more nearly resembles Boxwood in leaf and habit. 
It has black berries. There is also a smaller leaved variety which is more com¬ 
pact. They are both splendid plants. 
HOLLYGRAPE, OREGON—An unusual evergreen plant, the leaves turning bronze 
and purple in winter. Yellow flowers. 
INECBERRY—A bushy plant of the Holly family. Dark, glossy green leaves. 
LEUCOTHOE, DROOPING—For graceful habit and winter color this evergreen 
shrub cannot be beat. By all means include it in your evergreen garden. 
mountain laurel—W e cannot praise this native American plant too highly. 
It is beautiful throughout the year and grows well almost everywhere. Needs 
acid soil. 
PACHISTIMA, CAN^Y—A dainty little plant for ground cover or edging taller 
plantings. 
PACHYSANORA, JAPANESE—Invaluable for ground covering or as an edging 
plant. Spreads quickly. 
PERIWINKEE, common (Myrtle )—The charming little evergreen vine or ground 
cover with blue flowers. Loved in grandmother’s day as it is today. 
VIBURNUM, LEATHERLEAF—A rarely used but attractive shrub with curious, 
large wrinkled evergreen leaves. 
WINTERCREEPER—There are several varieties of this evergreen vine. They are 
useful for covering the ground as well as growing on brick or stone buildings. 
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