for NEW ENGLAND 
MUEHLENBECKIA nano 
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 Conbyi 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 abun¬ 
dance of white flowers resembling the Lily-of- 
the Valley. Grows best in a moist, well drained, 
porous soil. Prefers an acid soil and partly 
shaded situation. 
P. joponica Japanese Andromeda 
A more robust plant, with larger and more erect 
clusters of flowers. 
PYRACANTHA coccineo Scarlet Firethorn 
A dense-growing shrub 6 feet tall, with small, shiny green 
leaves. Its principal attraction is the brilliant scarlet berries 
produced in the fall and lasting until winter. 
P. coccinea Lalandi Laland Firethorn 
Similar to the preceding variety, with an abundance of bril¬ 
liant 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. 
Planting of Adams' Rhododendrons 
Pyracantha coccinea Lalandi 
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 Appalachian Moun¬ 
tains 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 Rhododendrons. 
R. carolinianum album White Carolina Rhododendron 
Flowers white, but in all other respects similar to Carolina. 
R. catowbiense Catawba Rhododendron 
One of the most beautiful of the Rhododendrons. 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 extreme hardiness it is a fine 
variety for groups and mass plantings. 
R. catowbiense compoctum Dwarf Catawba Rhododendron 
Dense, compact, low-growing variety, with the same foliage and flow¬ 
ering characteristics as Catawbiense. Good in front of 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 background 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. Blue flowers in late spring. 
V. minor alba White Myrtle 
Same characteristics as Vinca minor, only it has white flowers. 
V. minor, Bowles' Bowles’ Myrtle 
An improved variety. Has heavier foliage and larger blue flowers. 
YUCCA filamentosa Adam's Needle 
Native of the western American deserts, but right at home in New 
England. A stately evergreen plant, having long, sharp-pointed 
leaves and tall spikes of ivory-white flowers. Good for rock garden. 
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