BROAD-LEAVED 
EVERGREENS 
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (COTONEASTER) 
AZALEA 
Azaleas are undoubtedly one of the most desir¬ 
able flowering shrubs. Even the varieties which are 
not entirely evergreen retain their foliage late into 
the winter. All have bright showy flowers which, in 
the spring, add a cheerful note to any planting. Be¬ 
longing to the Rhododendron family they require the 
same kind of soil and care and are best planted in 
large groups or natuialized in woods where they can 
receive sun part of the day. 
Azalea calendulacea 
FLAME AZALEA 
The Flame Azalea is considered one of the most beautiful 
flowering shrubs known. The brilliant flowers appearing in May 
and June range in color from bright red to yellow and cream. 
It is the hardiest of the native species and withstands severe cold. 
Azalea hinodegiri 
HINODEGIRI AZALEA 
This variety has larger leaves than the Flame Azalea but is 
not as compact in growth. The flowers in May and June are a 
bright carmine-pink color. It is very effective when planted in 
masses or with Rhododendrons. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Azalea kaempferi 
TORCH AZALEA 
The brilliant salmon-red flowers appearing in May make 
this a desirable variety. It should be planted in a shady well 
protected spot as the tender flowers fade in sunlight. Height 3 to 
5 feet. 
Azalea mollis 
CHINESE AZALEA 
The large flowers in shades of yellow and orange appear in 
May and June before the leaves develop. The plant usually 
assumes a low compact shape about 4 feet in height. It prefers 
a sunny location. 
Azalea nudiflora 
PINXTERBLOOM 
The Pinxterbloom is the most common of the azaleas. Its 
leaves start to grow just as the plants are coming into bloom. 
The sweet scented pink flowers appear in April and May. 
Growing to a height of 4 to 6 feet it stands exposure and sun 
very well. 
Azalea poukhanensis 
KOREAN AZALEA 
One of the lowest growing varieties the Korean Azalea is 
valued for its fragrant pure orchid flowers in May. It is a broad 
growing shrub attaining a height of 3 feet. 
Azalea viscosa 
SWAMP AZALEA 
The Swamp Azalea is valued for its late blooming habit. Its 
slender, clove-scented, white flowers appear in July. This variety 
grows to a height of 5 feet and prefers a moist location. 
Many of the Broad-leaved Evergreens 
have beautiful flowers and fruits as well as 
attractive foliage. The low growing varie¬ 
ties are effectively used in hedges, in front 
of shrub borders and inter-planted with 
other upright-growing ornamentals. The 
taller growing types, mostly flowering, are 
excellent for either foundation planting or 
in groups. Broad-leaved Evergreens are 
mostly slow growing and wherever used 
help to retain the character of the original 
planting. Highly prized for their flowers in 
summer and evergreen foliage during win¬ 
ter months they differ from the common 
evergreens. Conifers, which have needles 
or scale-like leaves. Many of them prefer 
shaded well protected locations and acid 
soils. 
Where it is desired to plant acid loving shrubs and 
the soil is not of an acid nature it can be treated to 
create the necessary acid condition. Information on 
this subject will gladly be furnished upon request. 
COTONEASTER 
Unlike most broad-leaved evergreen shrubs the 
Cotoneasters thrive on ordinary or neutral soil and in 
sunny locations. The beautiful red and black fruits, 
the small but showy flowers and the attractive habit 
of growth account for their increasing popularity. 
They prefer a well drained soil. 
Cotoneaster apiculata 
This is a most desirable type of small shrub, having slightly 
curled leaves which are quite hairless. The branches grow some¬ 
what upright giving a moundlike appearance to the plant. 
Cotoneaster horizontalis 
ROCK COTONEASTER 
A small shrub with flat, spraylike, almost horizontal branches 
covering the ground around the base. The pinkish white flowers 
are followed in fall by bright red fruit and the dark green small 
leaves held by the branches all winter turn crimson in fall. 
Desirable for rockeries and border edges. 
Cotoneaster microphylla 
ROCKSPRAY 
The branches of this variety grow flat on the soil and have 
many branchlets covered with small, glossy, dark green leaves. 
The flowers are white, followed by scarlet fruits about Vi inch in 
diameter. 
Cotoneaster salicifolia floccosa 
WILLOWLEAF COTONEASTER 
Regarded as the best of the tall evergreen species, this variety 
has dark green leathery wrinkled leaves and flower clusters about 
two inches across. Height 10 feet. 
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