MOUNTAIN MYRTLE (Pacliistima myrsi- 
nites) is an upright bushy two-foot evergreen 
with small oval leaves feathering slender 
branches much used in the West for florists’ 
greens. With pruning it forms a dense hox- 
wood-like top, hut is not attacked by scale or 
other pests. Its deep-green foliage is un¬ 
touched by summer heat or sub-zero cold. 
Thriving in any soil, beneath trees or in full 
sun, this cheerful truly hardy evergreen of 
the Northwest is highly 1*ecommended for 
shady bank, foreground border, or in the rock 
garden. Such a versatile low shrub merits 
wide planting in the East, where it is almost 
unknown. 
We have finely-rooted two-year cultivated 
clumps 8 inches tall; a few 12-inch specimens 
for quick foliage. 
OREGON GRAPE (Mahonia aquifolium). 
This handsome heavy-leafed three-foot ever¬ 
green, termed by authorities “the most beau¬ 
tiful Western shrub” has triple merits of 
showy flowers and fruit and distinctive year- 
round foliage. Large spiny compound leaves 
glossy green through summer, turning to rich 
bronze and scarlet hues through fall and win¬ 
ter, make it aptly called Northern Holly. 
Bright yellow flowers in early spring are fol¬ 
lowed by clusters of frosted dark-blue grape¬ 
like berries. Glorious in its deep-colored win¬ 
ter dress, it brings welcome cheer to an other¬ 
wise sober landscape. At home in the shade, 
it thrives in sunny spots and among taller 
shrubs, making a pleasing accent with other 
evergreens. It is fine for massing or single 
specimen. It is hardy through severe western 
winters. A single wild roadside plant is shown 
on cover. 
For very exposed places we recommend a 
lower-growing type Mahonia repens, with less 
glossy bluish-green leaves that take on brilli¬ 
ant coloring hut are very seldom scorched by 
winter sun. Spreading freely by underground 
shoots, this makes an excellent compact ground 
cover beneath trees. 
We have a fair supply of each type, sturdy 
well-rooted two-year cultivated plants 10 to 
12 inches tall, that should thrive in any well- 
drained soil. State your preference, or let us 
he guided by climate. 
