
DICHONDRA LAWN 
GROUND COVERS 
Ajuga reptans. An indispensable ground cover for shaded 
locations as it will flourish under trees where grass will not 
grow. The plant roots as it grows, spreading a thick carpet 
of medium sized bronzy-green leaves. In spring a generous 
sprinkling of 2-inch blue spikes provide an added attraction. 
Flats of 100 plants, $1.70. 
DICHONDRA, THE PERFECT LAWN 
Dichondra repens. No plant in recent years has caused 
as much excitement or brought forth as much merited com- 
ment as has Dichondra. And we are not surprised, for we 
know of no other ground cover with so many excellent 
qualities. In any sunny location the plant quickly spreads a 
cool close mat of deep green clover-like leaves that maintains 
a neat appearance in any weather. It is not subject to the ills 
of a grass lawn—no brown spot, no lawn moth and to further 
save you labor and expense it requires no renovating. After 
the plant has thoroughly covered little weeding should be 
necessary. Water and fertilize as you would a grass lawn. 
Flats (one flat will plant 150 square ft.) $1.70. 
ORNAMENTAL STRAWBERRY 
Fragaria chiloensis. This handsome glossy green cover is 
being used quite extensively because of its hardiness and 
pleasing all year appearance. It spreads rapidly and_ thor- 
oughly and requires little attention except watering. In 
spring it is almost hidden by countless thousands of small 
single snowy white flowers. From October until March we 
can supply well rooted divisions bare root at $1.50 per hun- 
dred; $12.50 per thousand. Flats of 100 plants, $2.25. 
Gazania aurantiaca. Gold Dollars. Used principally on 
banks and in parking strips this thrifty perennial brightens 
the spring days with its large brilliant single orange flowers. 
Hardy. Grows to 4 in. tall. Sun. Flats of 100 plants, $1.70. 
_ Gazania splendens. Grows a trifle taller than the preced- 
ing variety and bears from spring until winter great quanti- 
ties of attractive yellow flowers. Flats of 100 plants, $1.70. 
Hedera. Ivy. See page 30. 
Helxine Soleirolii. Baby’s Tears. A moss-like plant with 
round minute leaves that quickly forms a bright green mat 
in any shaded area. Enjoys moisture. Hardy. Flats, $1.70. 
Ivy Geranium. For sunny or partially shaded banks or 
parkings these plants with polished foliage and bright flow- 
ers will supply masses of brilliant color for months. To 
create a startling color effect alternate these plants with 
trailing lantana. The result will be an agreeable surprise, we 
assure you. Pink or red, flats of about 100 plants, $2.50. 
Lantana Sellowiana. Trailing Lantana. This plant will 
provide not only a good cover but also masses of cheerful 
lavender blossoms from early summer until winter. The 
plants sometimes frost during cold spells but this fact 
presents no serious problem as the plants should be pruned 
severely in early January, anyway. Gal. containers, 25c; 3-in. 
pots, $1.50 dozen; flats of about 100 plants, $2.50. 
Lippia canescens. Lippia Grass. Not properly speaking a 
grass but a gray-green round-leaved creeper that forms a 
thick heavy mat. Hardy and almost as persistent as Ber- 
muda Grass. Requires little water. Occasional mowing is 
beneficial. Sun. Flats, $1.50. 
Lonicera japonica. Common Honeysuckle. See page 30. 
Mesembryanthemum rosea. Pink Ice Plant. For protect- 
ing steep banks or for covering hot dry areas this plant is 
unequalled. It spreads its moss-like runners rapidly, rooting 
as it travels and requires a minimum of moisture. Pink 
flowers in spring. Hardy. Flats of about 100 plants, $1.50. 
Trachelospermum jasminoides. Star Jasmine. See page 31. 
Vinca major. Trailing Myrtle. Most hardy of all ground 
covers. Under eucalyptus trees, on rather steep banks and in 
other equally difficult locations it seems to flourish. Glossy 
dark green leaves and plentiful quantities of 1%-in. blue 
flowers. For best results cut almost to the ground each year 
in early September. Gal. containers, 30c; strong divisions 
from October to March, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. 

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