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Oia) ee Nonen Varieties are Evergreen 
Ajuga - Bugle 
CARPET BUGLE (Ajuga reptans). A dwarf, creeping 
perennial. The leaves are a rich, shiny green, and 
the shoots more or less creeping. An excellent plant 
for edging or carpeting bare spots. Suitable for sun 
or shade. 
Convallaria - Lily-of-the-Valley 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY (Convallaria majalis). This popular 
and fragrant subject repays for being well treated. 
Grand for massing near shrubs, or along shaded bor- 
ders. 
Enonymus - Wintercreeper 
PURPLE WINTERCREEPER (Enonymus radicans colorata). 
A vigorous growing vine, usually grown as a ground 
cover. In the winter the leaves take on a purplish 
hue, but will not persist if the winter is too severe. 

MYRTLE OR PERIWINKLE 

JAPANESE SPURGE 
Lonicera - Honeysuckle 
HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera japonica halliana). This 
fast-growing, hardy climber is very useful as a ground 
cover in shady locations. The foliage is almost ever- 
green, and of fine color; the fragrant flowers are 
white to yellow. 
Hedera - Ivy 
BALTIC IVY (Hedera helix baltica). Hardy Ivy with 
leaves much like the English Ivy, but smaller. Im- 
ported from Russia, this variety is very hardy, and 
remains green all winter. Can also be used as a 
vine. 
HARDY ENGLISH IVY (H. helix gracilis). Hardy variety 
of the English Ivy, but the leaves are smaller. Does 
well in the shade. Can also be used as a vine. 
Pachysandra - Spurge 
JAPANESE SPURGE (Pachysandra terminalis) As a 
ground cover, where grass will not grow because of 
shade, this evergreen plant is invaluable. Bright green 
leaves and white spiky flowers in May. 
Vinca - Myrtle; Periwinkle 
MYRTLE, or PERIWINKLE (Vinca minor). This old-time 
favorite is extensively used for covering the ground 
under shrubs and trees. Its dark, evergreen leaves and 
charming blue flowers add interest in the spring. 
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