for shady places where grass will not grow 
Pachysandra Growing Luxuriantly in Shade 
(d 
apanese opurqe 
Spurc/e ) 
A trailing: plant 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright 
glossy green foliage. A ground cover, which will grow in all shady 
situations and the only plant which will thrive under pine trees. 
Some of its main uses are: Under all evergreen plantings, under 
all shrub plantings, for area-way copings, for loggia and enclosed 
porch uses, for shrub and flower bed borders, for bordering walks 
and drives, for steep terraces in sun or shade, for city yards it is 
ideal, for dense shade under any kind of trees. 
1- year-old field-grown plants 100 $5.50, 1000 $50.00 
2- year-old field-grown plants 100 $7.00, 1000 $65.00 
2}4inch potted plants, heavy grade 100 $7.50, 1000 $70.00 
Vl 
LYICCI 
The Periwinkles are suitable to grow as edgings to shrubbery 
borders, carpet the ground under the shade of trees, or in shady 
borders with ferns, lilies, and other bulbs. 
Culture. Ordinary soil in positions named above. Plant in au¬ 
tumn or early spring, 4 to 6 inches apart. Additional beauty is 
obtained by the interplanting of daffodils, mertensia, or plumbago 
larpentae. All these bulbs and plants do well planted under Vinca 
minor. 
♦Minor 
A trailing evergreen plant, used extensively for carpeting the 
ground under shrubs or trees, or on graves, where it is too 
shady for grass or other plants. 
1- year nursery-grown plants 100 $5.50, 1000 $45.00 
2- year nursery-grown plants 100 $6.50, 1000 $55.00 
2^4-inch potted plants, heavy 100 $7.00, 1000 $60.00 
♦Minor alba. (2 1 4-inch pots.) Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
The rare white-flowered form of the variety listed above. 
♦Minor aurea variegata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
The hardy golden variegated Vinca is a very attractive plant 
for the rockery or any shady place where a touch of color for 
the winter is required. 
Minor, Bowles Variety 
(2^4-inch pots) Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
The foliage is broad and rich glossy green, of strong texture. 
The flowers are not only larger but of a deeper rich blue color 
and are borne with a remarkable profusion. 
Vinca Does IVell in Sun or Shade 
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