PACHYSANDRA . The Japanese Spurge 
When we long for a green carpet on shady patches of ground where grass will not 
grow, we always think of this brightly 
APPROX. COLOR OF TIME OF CONDITIONS 
green little plant. BEICHECSy BLOOM BLOOM FOR GROWTH eS 
MATURITY 

é Ground-cover, 
poe May Rich soil dense, partial 
P. TERMINALIs (Japanese Pachysandra) . . | 6-10 in. 
shade 
inconspicuous 

PIERIS . The Andromedas 
We can expect an almost continuous performance of interest and brilliance from these 
lively plants—handsome tassels of bloom followed by seed-pods almost as decorative— 
bright Summer greens and rich Fall color. 
APPROX: COLOR OF TIME OF CONDITIONS 
acer FOR GROWTH REMARKS 
P. FLorIBUNDA (Mountain Andromeda). . | Creamy white | April, May| Woodsy loam | Partial shade 
P. japonica (Japanese Andromeda). . . . 4-5 ft. | Creamy white | April, May| Woodsy loam | Partial shade 

PYRACANTHA . The Firethorns 
Surprising in its varied form of growth, astonishing in its cascade of vivid flame- 
colored fruit, this plant commands attention and arouses interest wherever it is planted. 
APPROX. COLOR OF TIME OF CONDITIONS 
HEIGHT AT BLOOM BLOOM FOR GROWTH REMARKS 
MATURITY 


P. ancustiroi1a (Narrow-leaf Firethorn) . | 8-10 ft. White May, June | Well drained ogee oe 
P. coccinea (Scarlet Firethorn) ..... 8-10 ft. White May, June | Well drained Orange berries 
P. COCCINEA FRUTICO LUTEA 
(Yellow-fruited Firethorn) ...... 8-10 ft. Yellow May, June | Well drained Yellow fruit 
P. KANSUENSIs (Chinese Firethorn) . . . . 8-10 ft. White May, June | Well drained Orange fruit 
RHODODENDRONS 
This is the broad-leaved Evergreen which, without question, leads the plant world 
in brilliance and richness, and maintains its lead throughout the generations. Its per- 
manent green foliage is the ideal of those who value growing things. Its season of 
astonishing bloom marks the high tide of our Spring. 


Sere COLOR OF TIME OF CONDITIONS en 
THE NATIVES Ree BLOOM BLOOM FOR GROWTH 
R. caRoLINIANUM (Carolina Rhododendron) | 6-7 ft. Pink May Woodsy loam Shady 
R. CATAWBIENSE (Catawba Rhododendron) 6- 8 ft. | Red and purple May Woodsy loam Moisture 
R. CATAWBIENSE ALBA 
(White Catawba Rhododendron) eo aa CenOnty White May, June | Woodsy loam Moisture 
R. maximum (Rosebay Rhododendron) . . 8-10 ft. Blush June, July | Woodsy loam Moisture 
R. MAXIMUM ROSEUM 
(Pink Rosebay Rhododendron) ... . 8-10 ft. Pink ~~ |July,August] Woodsy loam Moisture 
THE DWARF 
R. MYRTIFOLIUM 
(Myrtle-leaf Rhododendron) .... : i Woodsy loam Compact 
R. puncratuM (Piedmont Ridedesdroa ; Woodsy loam | Open growth 
R. Wirson1 (Wilson Rhododendron) . . . Woodsy loam a 


For Hybrid Rhododendron, see page 31 
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