GROUND COVER PLANTS FOR 
DIFFICULT, SHADY PLACES 
Under trees and on banks where it is impossible for 
grass to thrive Barr’s offers a number of “Ground 
Cover Plants’’ that can be used for good results. 25 
plants sell at the quoted 100 rate; 250 or more at the 
1000 rate. 
PACHYSANDRA 
Under trees Pachysandra is the real answer to the 
problem of covering the bare ground with greenery. 
Another advantage is the protection to the roots of 
trees afforded by the Pachysandra. The glossy foliage 
is very attractive. Use 3 or 4 to 1 sq. ft, of the area 
to be covered. 
Per 100 Per 1000 
1 yr. plants .$ 6.00 $50.00 
2 yr. plants .'.. 8.00 70.00 
ENGLISH IVY 
The Englis'h Ivy is particularly effective used on 
banks, to edge walks, and under trees. An advantage 
in using Barr’s English Ivy is that it goes farther 
in coverage, each pot containing two plants —Si two¬ 
fold advantage. Plant 10 to 12 inches apart and you 
will soon have a carpet of green. 
Ea. Per 10 Per 100 
21/4 in. pots .$ 0.15 $ 1.25 $ 9.00 
4 in. pots .40 3.50 
(Large or Small-leaved) 
PERIWINKLE 
Not only is the Hardy Periwinkle a good ground 
cover under trees and on hillsides, but its pretty blue 
flowers also .make an appeal. The glossy, evergreen 
foliage remains beautiful the year round. When plant¬ 
ing clo not place the crown of the plant below the 
surface of the soil. Use 3 or 4 to 1 scp ft. of area. 
Per 100 Per 1000 
Strong, field-grown plants.$ 8,00 $70.00 
HONEYSUCKLE 
Honeysuckle is a particularly attractive Ground 
Cover plant on account of dense coverage, and the 
fragrance of its flowers, which open white changing 
to yellow continuing midsummer to frost. Very frag¬ 
rant. Plant 18 to 24 inches apart. 
Potted plants, 35c ea.; $3.50 per dozen. 
Please let us (luote you on Perennial Plants or other 
Nursery Stock you may want that are not listed in this 
Fall Supplement to our General Nursery Catalog. Quota¬ 
tions cheerfully given. 
B. F. BARR NURSERIES 
Leading Nursery in the Garden Spot of America 
MARIETTA PIKE 
(State Highway Route No. 340) 
LANCASTER, PA., R D. 1 
We have removed our office and sales 
grounds from their former location 1000-1010 
West Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, joining 
them with our main nursery on Marietta Pike, 
one mile west of Lancaster, where we are 
^ splendidly equipped to serve you in every way. 
