THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Evergreen Shrubs 
These splendid plants hold their rich green foliage all 
the year round, and in many varieties make a magnificent 
showing of bloom. Shaded situations are preferred by most 
of the varieties. 
ANDROMEDA (Pieris) floribunda (Lily-of-the-Valley 
Shrub). Beautiful, hardy shrub. In early April it is 
covered with showy spikes of white flowers. 12 to 15 
in., $1.75 each; 15 to 18 in., $2.25 each. 
DAPHNE cneornm (Rose Daphne). A most attractive, 
dwarf, almost prostrate shrub. In May, and again in 
August, it bears beautiful flower clusters of a delight¬ 
ful shade of pink. For rock gardens it is very desirable. 
6 to 7 in., 50c each; $5.50 per doz. 7 to 9 in., 65c each; 
$7.50 per doz. 9 to 12 in., 90c each; $9.75 per doz. 
12 to 15 in., $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz. 15 to 18 in., 
$1.50 each; $16.50 per doz. 
EUONYMUS radicans. Very hardy, dense-growing trailing 
vine; dull green leaves, with whitish veins; grows 
rapidly; self-clinging. 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $30.00 
per 100. 
radicans variegata. Similar in habit to the above. Foli¬ 
age green and white. 40c each; $4.50 per doz. 
radicans kcwensis. The smallest Euonymus. The leaves 
are about Vi inch wide and a little longer. As a low 
evergreen ground cover it forms a perfect mat of 
green. A fine variety for the rock garden, low walls, 
low slopes and edge of pools. 3-yr., 40c each; $4.50 
per doz. 4-yr., 50c each; $5.60 per doz. 
radicans vegetus. A pretty, low trailing evergreen with 
aerial rootlets which cling to any support. Has round 
leaves and produces an abundance of showy red fruits 
with yellow pods. 2-yr., 35c each; $3.75 per doz.; $30.00 
per 100. 4-yr., 75c each; $8.60 per doz. 
HEATHER (Calluna vulgaris). The Heathers are compact, 
low-growing plants, and as such are extremely useful 
for rockeries. The small foliage is densely arranged 
around the wiry little stems, and either when in full 
bloom or in midwinter makes a very pretty picture 
6 to 8 in., 50c each; 8 to 10 in., 75c each. 
LEUCOTHOE (Andromeda) catesbaei. A valuable shrub 
in shady positions. Flowers are fine, white, and are 
borne in long, pendulous racemes. 12 to 18 in., $1.25 
each; 18 to 24 in., $2.00 each. 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia). Grows 8 feet 
high, with broad, glossy green foliage. The rose colored 
flowers, in large and showy clusters at the ends of the 
shoots, appear in June. 15 to 18 in., $1.75 each; 18 to 
24 in., $2.50 each; 2 to 2% ft., $3.00 each; 2*4 to 3 ft., 
$3.50 each. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis (Japanese Spurge). The best 
ground cover under shrubs of all kinds. Grows only 
6 inches high and has dark green foliage. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
RHODODENDRON carolinianum (Carolina Rhododendron). 
Leaves rather small, narrow, dark green above, covered 
with brownish dots beneath; clusters of clear rose-pink 
flowers in May; very hardy. 12 to 15 in., $1.75 each; 
15 to 18 in., $2.25 each; 18 to 24 in., $3.00 each. 
White Carolina. 12 to 18 in., $1.75 each. 
catawbiense (Catawba Rhododendron). One of the most 
beautiful native shrubs and the hardiest of all the 
Rhododendrons. Color rosy purple. 15 to 18 in., $2.00 
each; 18 to 24 in., $3.00 each; 2 to 2^ ft., $3.75 each; 
2 Vi to 3 ft., $5.50 each. 
catawbiense compacta. 15 to 18 in., $3.75 each; 18 to 24 
in., $6.00 each. 
maximum (Great Laurel). A well known native of our 
mountain regions, with great clusters of white or rose- 
pink flowers in June and July. 15 to 18 in., $1.75 each; 
18 to 24 in., $2.50 each; 2 to 2 Vi ft., $3.00 each; 2 Vi co 
3 ft., $3.75 each. 
VINCA MINOR (Myrtle or Common Pariwinkle). A hand¬ 
some evergreen trailing plant with showy bright blue 
flowers borne freely in early spring. A good shade¬ 
growing ground cover plant. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. Pot-grown. 
YUCCA tilamentosa (Adams Needle). Handsome, creamy 
white flowers, much branched and densely packed with 
bloom, with swordlike foliage. 40c each. 
Euonymus Radicans Variegata 
Daphne Cneorum 
Rhododendron 
