Evergreen Ground Covers 
Brainard’s 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS AND 
GROUND COVERS 
The dark green, glossy foliage of the Broad-leaved Evergreens, always attractive, is of a 
fascinating beauty hard to describe. When fittingly placed in a foundation planting, in nooks 
in the rock garden or in massed effects where locations and conditions permit, they are really 
an indispensable class of plants. 
Daphne Cneorum (Garland Flower) 
The dense clusters of rose-pink flowers, appearing in 
May and occasionally throughout the season, are almost 
as deliciously fragrant as the Arbutus. 3 and 4 yr. plants 
35c, 55c, 75c, and SI.00 each. 
Ilex 
Glabra (Inkberry). An upright, much branched shrub, 
growing 2 to 3 ft. high, with dark green oval foliage 
and a profusion of black fruits in the fall. 15 to 18 
in. $2.00 each. 
Kalmia 
Latifolia (Mountain Laurel). The masses of white or 
blush colored flowers literally cover the plant in 
June, after flowering the foliage is very attractive. 
Does equally well in sun or shade. 12 to 15 in. 
SI.25 each; 15 to 18 in. $1.75 each, $16.00 for 
10; 18 to 24 in. $2.50 each, $23.50 for 10. 
Mountain Laurel 
Rhododendron 
Catawbiense (Catawba Rhododendron). Bright lilac- 
purple flowers in large clusters the latter part of 
May. 15 to 18 in. $1.75 each, $16.00 for 10; 
18 to 24 in. $3.00 each, $28.50 for 10; 2 to 2^2 ft. 
$4.00 each, $37.50 for 10. 
Hybrid Varieties. The named Hybrid varieties are 
available in shades of lilac, pink and to dark red, 
and while beautiful, they are not fully dependable in 
this locality and are sold without guarantee. Nice 
plants, well budded, $4.50 and $6.00 each. 
Daphne Cneorum 
Evergreen Ground Covers 
Euonymus Radicans (Wintercreeper). A very hardy, 
dense growing trailing vine, having dull green leaves 
with whitish veins. 2 yr. pot grown plants 35c each, 
$3.75 per doz. 
Euonymus Radicans Colorata (Bronze Wintercreeper). 
A strong and rapid growing cover; foliage true 
bronzy red in winter. Strong, cut back plants, well 
branched, 2 yr. pot grown, from 4 inch pots, 25c 
each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Pachysandra Terminalis (Japanese Spurge). A splendid 
evergreen ground cover, with glossy, light green 
leaves in abundance. One of the most valuable ever¬ 
green plants for dense shade. 12c each, $1.35 per 
doz.,. $10.00 per 100. 
Vinca Minor (Common Periwinkle). A handsome, 
perfectly hardy, evergreen ground cover with showy 
bright blue flowers borne freely in early spring, and 
occasionally through the summer. 15c each, $1.50 
per doz., $11.00 per 100. 
A Wonderful Ground Cover 
EUONYMUS COLORATA 
Why not change that unsightly corner to a spot 
of beauty? 
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