Nortl)Ahin^rton,Mass\ 
Better Evergreen Shrubs 
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ILEX - Holly 
Ilex crenata convexa. Box Leaf Japanese Holly. 6 ft. A spreading 
shrub with an abundance of glossy leaves one-half inch in length 
which make it very attractive. It fairly glistens in the sunlight and 
brightens up a planting that might otherwise appear too sombre. 
Has been very satisfactory with us and we suggest your planting 
some—you’ll not be disappointed. Each 10 
H to 18 in. spread, B£j'B.$2.50 $22.50 
I. glabra. Inkberry. 4 ft. A dense, upright shrub with dark, glossy 
foliage; small white flowers and a profusion of shiny black fruit 
in the fall; one of the best and hardiest of native evergreens grow¬ 
ing successfully in sun or shade. Specimens are frequently used in 
New England in place of Boxwood. It is appreciated more each 
year as its merits regarding its good foliage, its hardiness, and its 
adaptability to sun or shade become known. Each 10 
15 to 18 in. clumps B6?B.$2.50 $22.50 
18 to 24 in. clumps B6?B. 3.00 27.50 
2 to 21/2 ft. clumps BE^B. 4.00 37.50 
21/2 to 3 ft. clumps B6?B. 5.00 47.50 
3 to 3]/2 ft. clumps Bfs'B. 7.00 65.00 
I. opaca. American Holly. 20 ft. Narrow pyramidal tree form bearing 
short spreading branches of dark green leaves with prominent 
spines. Glittering, scarlet fruit borne abirndantly in the fall. It 
does hest in cool, moist soil, protected from strong winter winds 
and sun. Each 10 
3 to 4 ft., B&?B.$ 8.00 $ 75.00 
4 to 5 ft., B&?B. 10.00 90.00 
5 to 6 ft., Be^B. 12.00 110.00 
KALMIA 
Kaltnia latifolia. Mountain Laurel. 8 ft. Handsome shrubs, with long, 
clustered leaves of rich glossy green. In mid-June the whole plant 
breaks into billows of pink and white, waxy clusters of small 
crinkly flowers. The plants are entirely hardy, thriving best in par¬ 
tial shade. They like well drained soil with a mulch of oak or 
other hardwood leaf mold. Each 10 
12 to 15 in., Bfe?B.$1.50 $13.50 
15 to 18 in., Bes?B. 2.25 20.00 
18 to 24 in., B6?B. 2.75 25.00 
2 to 21/2 ft. B6s?B . 3.50 32.50 
21/2 to 3 ft., B€?>B. 4.50 40.00 
LEUCOTHOE 
Leucothoe catesbaei. Drooping Leucothoe. 4 ft. A low, spreading ever¬ 
green shrub with arching branches, useful in front of other ever¬ 
greens, in shade. The leaves are heavy, shining green in summer, 
and assume a beautiful bronzy red tint during the fall and winter. 
The showy, fragrant, white flowers are borne in clusters hanging 
from the base of each leaf. Each 10 
18 to 24 in., B€^B.$2.50 $22.50 
Pachysandra terminalis 
PACHISTIMA 
Pachistima canbyi. Canby Pachistima. 8 in. A dwarf, trailing ever¬ 
green shrub of fine texture, suitable for edging or in the rock 
garden, remaining a dark, glossy green even in full sun. It is a 
hardy and attractive low, matlike plant, better than Pachysandra 
in sunny locations. Wonderful border in front of evergreen 
plantings. Each 10 100 
3 to 4 in., field-grown.$0.50 $4.50 $36.00 
PACHYSANDRA 
Pachysandra terminalis. Japanese Pachysandra. 8 in. Low growing 
evergreen plant with short spikes of white flowers in May and 
June. A splendid evergreen ground cover, with attractive dark 
green leaves which make a rich mat of foliage in shady places 
where grass will not grow. A good border for beds of evergreens. 
10 100 1000 
3-inch pots.$2.00 $16.00 $140.00 
250 or more will be supplied at 1000 rate. 
PIERIS ■ Andromeda 
Like the Rhododendrons and Laurels, the Andromedas are sour-soil 
plants and thrive in partial shade. They provide charming color 
variations in their glossy foliage and ruddy winter buds and are very 
graceful when in flower. 
Pieris floribunda. Mountain Andromeda. 4 ft. White flowers like the 
Lily-of-the-Valley, in large, drooping clusters open in late April 
and bloom for 4 to 5 weeks in mid-spring. The buds are produced 
in the fall and through the winter months, giving the appearance 
of being in flower. The plant makes a dwarf, round and compact 
shrub, excellent in the foundation planting. Each 10 
12 to 15 in. spread, B£^B.$1.80 $16.00 
15 to 18 in. spread, B&’B. 2.25 20.00 
18 to 24 in. spread, Bfi^B. 3.00 27.50 
2 to 2j/2 ft. spread, B^B. 4.50 40.00 
21/2 to 3 ft. spread, B^B. 7.00 65.00 
VINCA minor. Myrtle. See page 45. 
Save by Buying Five or More of a Kind at the Ten Rate 
