Plants That Thrive Near the Sea 
Many plants will survive low inland temperatures which would die under 
seashore conditions. The exact reverse is true of other plants. The effect of 
heavy winds and salt spray, in both summer and winter, is hazardous. For 
over fifty years we have studied these conditions and are specialists in plants 
that thrive near the sea. Our experience in this regard is available to you. 
You will find in the following list some of the best plants for seashore 
conditions. For best results we recommend thorough preparation of 
ground, the planting of smaller sizes and careful attention until well rooted. 
JAPANESE BLACK PINE, Pinus thunbergi 
The finest of all the Pines for planting near the sea. The trees are of 
rather informal, broadly pyramidal habit, and at maturity resemble our 
native Pitch Pine. Foliage is a bright shiny green. We have a large stock 
in the smaller sizes and a limited amount of the larger ones. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.50 each, $27.00 per doz. 
3 to 4 ft., 4.00 each. 
4to5ft., 5.00 each. 
5 to 6 ft., 8.00 each. 
CHINESE DRAGON SPRUCE, Picea asperata 
A new and rare species of broadly pyramidal habit and with dense, bluish- 
green foliage and chestnut-brown cones. It thrives even remarkably well 
in windswept locations close to the ocean, where so many trees perish 
from salt spray. 
2 to 3 ft. specimens, $6.00 each. 
SCOTCH HEATHER, Calluna vulgaris and varieties 
The native plant of Scottish moors, which blooms in July and August with 
purplish-pink and white flowers. Entirely hardy in New England, it thrives 
particularly well near the coast. Fine for massing and covering of banks. 
It requires an acid soil, and is good in dry, sandy places, if some peat is 
added to the soil. (List of varieties on Page 35). 
8 to 10 inch plants, 50c each, 
$5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. 
Special. A limited number of plants in 2-inch pots available for Spring 
at $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 
BAYBERRY, Myrica carolinensis 
One of our finest native shrubs, suitable for planting in dry, sandy and 
windswept places. The foliage is glossy dark green and very fragrant. The 
branches are covered with grayish white, waxy berries in fall and winter. 
15 to 18 inches, 75c each, $7.50 per doz. 
18 to 21 inches, 90c each, $9.00 per doz. 
BEACHPLUM, Prunus maritima 
Another one of our outstanding native shrubs, that is especially good for 
planting in sandy places near the seashore. In addition to its ornamental 
value, the fruits make a particularly fine jelly and are much in demand for 
this purpose. Literally covered with white flowers in June. 
18 to 24 inches, 60c each, $6.00 per doz. 
RUGOSA ROSE, Rosa rugosa 
This Japanese species stands up well under the severest seashore exposure. 
Thick glossy green foliage with either white or reddish-purple flowers, 
followed by very ornamental red fruit. Needs severe pruning for best results. 
Single red 114 to 2 ft., 60c each, $6.00 per doz. 
Single white 114 to 2 ft., 75c each, $7.50 per doz. 
For Hybrid varieties, (see Page 28). 
RUSSIAN OLIVE, Eleagnus angustifolia 
A large shrub or small tree, that has proven its worth under our conditions. 
Very attractive, rather silvery foliage, with numerous small yellow flowers 
in June followed by small red fruit. Requires no special care and will 
succeed anywhere. 
3 to 4 ft., 75c each, $7.50 per doz. 
4 to 5 ft., 90c each, $9.00 per doz. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.25 each. 
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