DAPHNE 
Daphne cneorum 
ROSE DAPHNE OR GARLAND FLOWER 
A small low shrub, usually not more than eight inches high 
and twenty-four inches across, bearing numerous clusters of 
fragrant pink flowers in spring and fall; the leaves remain green 
throughout the seasons. Daphne is a favorite in rockeries, shrub 
or perennial borders. It should be protected during the winter. 
EUONYMUS 
The evergreen varieties of Euonymus are all low 
growing, spreading shrubs with splendid foliage and 
often attractive flowers and fruits. They thrive in sun¬ 
light or partial shade and do well in any neutral or 
ordinary soil. 
Euonymus patens 
SPREADING EUONYMUS 
Similar to Euonymus carrierei but having thinner leaves and 
a more upright growing habit. The pink fruits with orange colored 
seeds are very attractive in the fall. It does well in dense shade. 
Euonymus radicans 
WINTERCREEPER 
This Wintercreeper will climb to a height of 20 feet or more 
on any rough surface. It is useful as a ground cover or can be 
kept to any desired form by trimming. 
Euonymus radicans carrierei 
GLOSSY WINTERCREEPER 
A low, dense shrub with dark, glossy green leaves and 
attractive fruit. The plant has a clinging habit which makes it 
valuable for wall coverings, as well as low hedges and many 
other uses. 
Euonymus radicans colorata 
REDLEAF WINTERCREEPER 
This variety is particularly attractive in the fall and winter 
when the foliage turns a dark red shade. The leaves are lustrous 
dark green in summer, somewhat larger than the type and thin. 
For the best leaf color it should be planted in a sunny location. 
Euonymus radicans vegetus 
BIGLEAF WINTERCREEPER 
Similar to Euonymus radicans carrierei, but distinguished 
from it by its duller-green fleshy leaves and greater versatility. 
This beautiful low spreading shrub will form a handsome, dense 
hedge and is a better climber than the variety carrierei. 
MAHONIA — HOLLYGR APE 
Mahonia aquifolium 
OREGON HOLLYGRAPE 
Handsome holly-like shining leaves make this shrub most 
attractive. The dark green foliage turns to bronze in the fall and 
remains on the plant all winter. It is especially valuable for plant¬ 
ing in a somewhat shady, moist spot and appreciates protection 
from the wind and hot sun. 
KALMIA — LAUREL 
Kalmia latifolia 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL 
The flowers of the Mountain Laurel are of exquisite shape 
and texture, varying in color from white to deep rose, with purple 
markings inside. It is considered one of the best broad-leaved 
evergreens for use in colder regions and is very valuable for 
ornamental plantings, especially when massed. It attains a height 
of 6 feet. The culture is the same as that for Rhododendron. 
PACHYSANDRA 
Pachysandra terminalis 
JAPANESE SPURGE 
The Japanese Spurge is one of the most useful evergreen 
ground cover plants available, especially for planting under 
trees. It is also useful to cover terrace banks and other places 
where grass will not grow. The terminal spikes of white flowers 
that open early in the spring are quite attractive. 
PYRACANTHA — FIRETHORN 
Pyracantha coccinea lalandi 
LALAND FIRETHORN 
A vigorous growing shrub with inch long oval leaves. In the 
early summer it is covered with white bloom and in fall beauti¬ 
fully studded with bright orange-red berries, which remain on 
the blanches for months. 
Euonymus vegetus Hedge 
RHODODENDRON 
The Rhododendron is considered to be the aristo¬ 
crat of flowering shrubs. Its gorgeous blooms and 
magnificent foliage amply repay the gardener who 
will give it the special care required. Rhododendrons 
should be planted in semi-shade, well protected from 
wind and winter sun. Acid soil testing between ph 4.5 
and ph 5.2 is essential to the growth and development 
of the plants. It should also be of a light texture and 
well drained. Once established under proper condi¬ 
tions the Rhododendrons require very little care. 
Rhododendron catawbiense 
CATAWBA RHODODENDRON 
The profuse purple-red flowers of this variety, appearing in 
June are very showy. The plant attains a height of 5 to 10 feet, 
broader than high. It is particularly attractive in mass plantings. 
Rhododendron catawbiense — Hybrids 
We have available a large number of hybrids in various 
colors. As the list frequently changes please write for information. 
Rhododendron maximum 
ROSEBAY RHODODENDRON 
This is the largest of the hardy Rhododendrons and has great 
clusters of pink or white flowers in July. The large leaves and 
compact growth make it particularly adapted to foundations and 
group plantings. 
VINCA — PERIWINKLE 
Vinca minor 
PERIWINKLE OR MYRTLE 
The glossy evergreen leaves and the attractive violet blue 
flowers of this trouble-free ground cover are very showy in the 
spring. It is hardy and thrives under shaded conditions being 
useful for planting under trees. 
Vinca minor bowlei 
BOWLES PERIWINKLE 
Similar to the above but having flowers of deeper blue pro¬ 
duced freely in the spring and lightly again in the fall, it is 
sometimes preferred by those who like a lot of bloom. 
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