6 EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
ADAMS NURSERY, Inc., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 
MUEHLENBECKIA nana. 
A little-known ground-cover plant, 
but one of outstanding merit. It forms 
a slow-growing, shrubby mat, 2 to 3 
inches high, of thread-fine, black stems, 
clothed with tiny, round, blackish green 
foliage. 
PACHISTIMA Canbyi. Canby Pachistima 
Dwarf, trailing shrub with small 
glossy green leaves that form a dense 
carpet. Fine material for rock-gardens. 
Will thrive in any well-drained soil. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. 
Japanese Spurge 
One of the best evergreen ground- 
covers. It does equally well in sun or 
shade, and retains its glossy, deep green 
foliage during the whole year. A good 
border for evergreen beds and for places 
where grass will not grow. Plants should 
be set 6 inches apart each way. 
PIERIS floribunda. Mountain Andromeda 
Low, dense-growing evergreen shrub 
with small, dark green leaves. The 
flower-buds are formed in the fall, and 
in early spring produce an abundance of 
white flowers resembling the Iily-of-the- 
valley. Grows best in a moist, well- 
drained, porous soil. Prefers an acid soil 
and partly shaded situation. 
P. japonica. Japanese Andromeda 
A more robust plant, with larger and 
more erect clusters of flowers. 
PYRACANTHA coccinea. 
Scarlet Firethorn 
A dense-growing shrub 6 feet tall, 
with small, shiny green leaves. Its 
principal attraction is the brilliant scar¬ 
let berries produced in the fall and last¬ 
ing until winter. 
P. coccinea Lalandi. Laland Firethorn 
Similar to the preceding variety, with 
an abundance of brilliant orange-red 
fruits. Grows about 10 feet tall, and is 
used to best advantage when trained 
against a wall or building. Spectacular 
when in fruit. 
For your convenience a complete index 
is given on the last page 
Pieris floribunda. Mountain Andromeda 
RHODODENDRONS 
In the plant kingdom Rhododendrons 
are members of the royalty. Dignified 
dark glossy green foliage with brilliant 
regal flowers. With the exception of the 
hybrids, they are native of the Appalach¬ 
ian Mountains and adapted to our New 
England climate. Easy to grow if given 
partial shade and a moist acid soil. They 
do best when planted in masses where the 
sheltering shade of each plant benefits its 
neighbor. 
Rhododendron carolinianum. 
Carolina Rhododendron 
The leaves are small and narrow, dark 
green above and covered with brownish 
dots beneath. Clusters of clear rose- 
pink flowers appear in May, before the 
new shoots start their growth. Its bushy 
growth makes it a good variety for 
planting in front of taller Rhododen¬ 
drons. 
R. carolinianum album. 
White Carolina Rhododendron 
Flowers are white, but in all other 
respects the plants are similar to 
Carolina. 
Rhododendron catawbiense. 
Catawba Rhododendron 
One of the most beautiful of the Rho¬ 
dodendrons. It is a prolific bloomer with 
flowers produced in very large, round 
trusses and of various shades of pink. 
The foliage is the most handsome of any 
of the Rhododendrons. Because of ex¬ 
treme hardiness it is a fine variety for 
groups and mass plantings. 
R. catawbiense compactum. 
Dwarf Catawba Rhododendron 
Dense, compact, low-growing variety, 
with the same foliage and flowering 
characteristics as Catawbiense. Desir¬ 
able for use in front of the taller varieties. 
R. maximum. Rosebay Rhododendron 
The foliage is very thick, smooth, and 
large. Growing a little taller than most 
varieties, it is used extensively as a back¬ 
ground plant. The flowers, which vary 
in color from pure white to delicate 
shades of pink, appear in late June and 
July. Like all other Rhododendrons, 
plants of this variety should be placed 
close together so that the foliage can 
shade the soil, as the roots are close to 
the surface. 
Hybrid Rhododendrons. 
In western Massachusetts we do not 
consider them very satisfactory unless 
planted in a very favorable, protected 
location. 
VINCA minor. Myrtle 
A neat evergreen trailing plant that 
can be used almost anywhere as a 
ground-cover. Succeeds equally well in 
sun or shade, and can be grown in moist 
or dry soil. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle 
Native of the western American 
deserts, but right at home in New Eng¬ 
land. A stately evergreen plant, having 
long, sharp-pointed leaves and produc¬ 
ing tall spikes of ivory-white flowers. A 
good subject for the rock-garden. 
Remember Holland Bulbs for your 
spring garden. Best to order when they 
are in bloom. Bulbs should be planted from 
mid-September until heavy freezing. 
Rhododendron Border Planting 
