Plant Hollies for Beauty of Plant and Berries 
Japanese Kurume Azaleas 
Originally these Azaleas were imported 
from the city of Kurume, on tlie island of 
Kyashu, Japan, where they were discovered 
by E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum. 
A thorough covering in winter of dry hard¬ 
wood leaves, such as oak or beech, is essential 
in exposed places. 
Apple Blossom. 23^ to 3-ft. spread. 
Delightful light pink, semi-double bloom. 
Glossy foliage. Each 10 
8 to 10-in. diam.$1 75 $16 00 
10 to 12-in. diam. 2 50 22 50 
21 to 24-in. diam. 7 50 68 _ 00 
Bouquet Rose. 3 to 4-ft. spread and as high. 
Rose-pink hose-in-hose flowers. Glossy 
foliage. 
10 to 12-in. diam.$2 25 $20 00 
Daphne. 2 to 3-ft. spread. Single; white 
inside with light lavender edges. Slow, 
compact grower. 
8 to 10-in. diam.$1 75 $16 00 
Daybreak. 2 to 3-ft. spread. Single, light 
pink blooms in dense clusters. Free 
flowering. 
8 to 10-in. diam.$1 50 $13 50 
10 to 12-in. diam. 2 25 20 00 
12 to 14-in. diam. 3 00 27 00 
Flame. 5 to 6 ft. high. Single; red, suffused 
with copper shades. Strong, upright 
grower. 
12 to 15 in. high.$2 50 $22 50 
15 to 18 in. high. 3 25 30 00 
13^ to 2 ft. high. 4 00 35 00 
2 to 234 ft. high. 4 75 42 50 
Hardy Firefly. 4 to 5 ft. high. Single-, 
unique color—dark scarlet, overlaid with 
copper color. 
14 to 16-in. diam.$3 50 $31 00 
16 to 18-in. diam. 4 50 41 00 
18 to 20-in. diam. 6 00 54 00 
Mauve Beauty. 234 to 3-ft. spread. Single, 
medium-sized, dainty bloom of a beautiful 
mauve tint. Blooms freely and profusely. 
14 to 16-in. diam.$3 75 $34 00 
16 to 18-in. diam. 4 50 41 00 
18 to 20-in. diam. 5 50 50 00 
Morning Glow. 234 to 3-ft. spread. Single; 
salmon-pink, blotched rose. 
12 to 14-in. diam.$3 00 $27 00 
14 to 16-in. diam. 3 75 34 00 
16 to 18-in. diam. 4 50 41 00 
Peach Blow. 5 to 6 -ft. spread. Single 
flowers the color of peach-blossoms—pink 
with white edging. 
10 to 12-in. diam.$2 25 $20 00 
12 to 14-in. diam. 3 00 27 00 
Pink Pearl. 3 to 4-ft. spread. Large salmon- 
rose, hose-in-hose-type blooms. 
20 to 24-in. diam.$4 50 $41 00 
Snow. 3 to 4-ft. spread. Large, pure white 
hose-in-hose flowers borne profusely in 
clusters. Very hardy. 
8 to 10-in. diam.$1 75 $16 00 
Sunstar. 23^^ to 3-ft. spread. Single, rose- 
pink flower with carmine stripe. 
12 to 14-in. diam.$3 00 $27 00 
14 to 16-in. diam. 3 75 34 00 
16 to 18-in. diam. 4 50 41 00 
White Swan. 2 to 234"ft- spread. Flowers 
white, hose-in-hose. Glossy foliage. 
8 to 10-in. diam.$1 75 $16 00 
ABELIA grandiflora. Glossy Ahelia. 3 to 
4 ft. A lovely, dwarf shrub, bearing 
quantities of white and pink arbutus-like 
flowers all summer. 
12 to 15-in. pot-grown 
plants.$0 80 $7 00 
134 to 2-ft., extra-heavy 
field-grown plants. 1 50 13 50 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. Bearberry. 
One of our native ground-covers, making a 
mat of gray foliage a few inches high. 
Bears small flowers followed by large, 
handsome, red berries. An acid-loving 
plant, found on our eastern seaboard, 
covering acres of sand-dunes. Seems to 
thrive equally well in boggy places and on 
hot, dry slopes. 
Pot-grown plants, $1.50 for 3, $4.50 for 10, 
$40 per 100. 
DAPHNE Cneorum. @ Rose Daphne; Gar¬ 
land Flower. 2 to 234-ft. spread. Unusu¬ 
ally attractive, dwarf, bushy evergreen 
plant with narrow glossy green leaves, the 
branches spreading from the crown, form¬ 
ing a solid mass and bearing bright pink, 
fragrant flowers at tip of every branch in 
May and a few flowers in autumn. See in 
color, page 66. Each 10 
9 to 12-in. diam.$1 00 $8 50 
12 to 15-in. diam. 1 50 13 50 
For other Daphnes see page 67. 
Ilex • Holly 
Ilex crenata. Japanese Holly. 8 to 10 ft. 
This evergreen shrub grows into a dense, 
compact bush with oval, dark green glossy 
leaves like boxwood, and producing many 
shiny black berries. It stands shearing and 
is good for low evergreen hedges or as 
individual specimens. An effective plant 
against walls. 
2 to 234 ft. B&B.$3 00 $27 00 
234 to 3 ft. B&B. 3 75 34 00 
I. crenata microphylla. Little-leaJ Japanese 
Holly. Somewhat like I. crenata with 
smaller leaves. It is considered hardier. 
When Parsons introduced it, in 1875, he 
predicted a great future for it as a hedge 
plant. Planted singly, it develops into a 
beautiful specimen. 
134 to 2 ft. B&B.$3 00 $27 00 
I. glabra. Inkberry. 5 to 6 ft. A native 
evergreen shrub found from Massachusetts 
to Florida and west of the Mississippi 
River. Its rich black-green foliage and 
black berries blend with rhododendrons, 
laurel, etc., in naturalistic plantings. 
Grows nicely at seashore. 
15 to 18 in. B&B.$2 00 $18 00 
134 to 2 ft. B&B. 3 00 27 00 
I. opaca. American Holly. 45 to 50 ft. This 
is the Christmas Holly found from Massa¬ 
chusetts to Florida and west to Missouri. 
Large, shiny, thorny leaves. One of our 
loveliest native trees. Holly likes a cool, 
moist location, either in sun or shade, with 
an acid soil. Recommended as specimen, 
in group plantings, or hedges. Be sure to 
get both male and female trees if berries 
are wanted; sex guaranteed. 
134 to 2 ft. B&B.$2 50 $22 50 
KALMIA latifolia. Mountain Laurel; 
Galico Bush. 6 to 8 ft. One of our most 
ornamental shrubs. Decorative, evergreen 
foliage, covered with abundant masses 
of white and pink flowers in May and 
June. Grows best in acid soils. 
134 to 2 ft. B&B.$2 25 $20 00 
2 to 234 ft. B&B. 3 00 27 00 
234 to 3 ft. B&B. 4 25 38 00 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. See page 53 
(in Perennial Section). 
PIERIS japonica. Japanese Andromeda. 
6 to 7 ft. One of the most attractive all- 
year shrubs in our collection. The graceful 
pendents of flower-buds are set in autumn 
when the foliage assumes glorious red and 
bronze tints. In early spring the buds open 
to reveal the waxy white flowers. This 
shrub will be a lovely specimen in half 
shade or full sun. Illustrated on page 65. 
15 to 18 in. B&B.$2 25 $20 00 
134 to 2 ft. B&B. 3 00 27 00 
PYRACANTHA coccinea Lalandi. Laland 
Firethorn. 14 to 16 ft. A spectacular 
evergreen Thorn in autumn when it is 
garbed with orange-colored berries, 
mingled with the small glossy green leaves. 
Flowers arranged in white clusters. A most 
effective shrub for wall or foundation 
plantings. Thrives best in sheltered sunny 
places; also does well in shade but does 
not fruit as well. See in color, page 72. 
134 to 2 ft., pot-grown. . . .$2 00 $18 00 
2 to 234 ft., pot-grown. ... 2 50 22 50 
234 to 3 ft., pot-grown. ... 3 00 27 00 
EVERGREEN TREES 
Picea • The Spruces 
Picea Omorika. Servian Spruce. 60 to 
80 ft. “King of Spruces.” Dense, pyrami¬ 
dal growth. Needles have a blue cast 
underneath. Each 10 
4 to 5 ft.$12 50 $110 00 
5 to 6 ft. 15 00 135 00 
6 to 7 ft. 20 00 180 00 
P. orientalis. Oriental Spruce. 60 to 70 ft. 
Wide-spreading, beautiful dark foliage. A 
truly lovely evergreen. 
4 to 5 ft.$9 00 $8100 
5 to 6 ft.12 50 110 00 
6 to 7 ft.15 00 135 00 
7 to 8 ft.20 00 180 00 
P. pungens Kosteriana. Koster’s Blue 
Spruce. The sparkle and brilliance of this 
lovely tree will beautify and adorn any loca¬ 
tion. Interesting and attractive through¬ 
out the entire year, its pleasing blue color 
blends harmoniously. The trees we offer 
are all grafted and carefully grown to 
insure uniform color. Each 
5 to 6 ft.$11 00 
6 to 7 ft. 15 00 
7 to 8 ft. 22 50 
40 00 
50 00 
58 00 
SCIADOPITYS verticillata. Umbrella 
Pine. 18 to 20 ft. Long, shining green 
leaves. The foliage, in parasol-like whorls, 
gives this variety a distinct individuality. 
It is unique and beautiful on the lawn. 
Illustrated on page 74. Each 10 
15 to 18-in. diam.$3 50 $31 00 
134 to 2-ft. diam. 4 50 
2 to 234-ft- diam. 5 50 
234 to 3 ft. high. 6 50 
Thuja • Arborvitae 
Thuja occidentalis. American Arborvitae. 
20 to 25 ft. Fast grower of pyramidal form. 
Valuable as a hedge plant. Stands trim¬ 
ming nicely. 
134 to 2 ft.$1 00 
2 to 234 ft. 1 50 
3 to 4 ft. 2 25 
4 to 5 ft. 3 00 
$9 00 
13 50 
20 00 
27 00 
Tsuga • The Hemlocks 
Tsuga canadensis. Canadian Hemlock. 
70 to 90 ft. Grows to a beautiful, pictur¬ 
esque specimen or makes a dense hedge of 
outstanding beauty if sheared lightly 
each spring. Tolerates shade. 
10 
100 
50 00 
68 00 
90 00 
450 00 
600 00 
800 00 
Each 
234 to 3 ft.$2 25 $20 00 $180 00 
3 to 4 ft. 3 50 31 00 275 00 
4 to 5 ft. 5 50 
5 to 6 ft. 7 50 
6 to 7 ft.10 00 
T. canadensis microphylla. Mountain 
Hemlock. 15 to 20 ft. Originated in 
southern Alaska. It is more compact and 
slower in growth than Canadensis. Up¬ 
right, compact habit. An interesting form, 
dark green in color, and very rugged. 
Each 
10 
234 to 3 ft. 
.$5 00 
$45 00 
3 to 4 ft.. 
. 7 00 
63 00 
4 to 5 ft.. 
. 8 50 
75 00 
5 to 6 ft. 
.10 00 
90 00 
6 to 7 ft. 
.12 50 
110 00 
7 to 8 ft. 
.15 00 
135 00 
T. canadensis Sargenti pendula. Sargent’s 
Weeping Hemlock. 8 to 10 ft. An unusual 
weeping evergreen for rock-gardens, plant¬ 
ings, or as lawn specimens. Illustrated on 
page 74. 
2 to 234 ft.$6 00 $54 00 
234 to 3 ft.. . . 8 50 75 00 
3 to 4-ft. specimen.14 00 
The above is only a sample of our Ever¬ 
green trees. We grow many varieties and 
have them in different sizes. 
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