LOW EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
NDER this heading we include the 
best evergreen shrubs of slow, neat, 
compact growth that attain a height 
of from 2 to 5 or 6 feet. The height, 
spread, and form can be regulated by 
judicious pruning from time to time so the 
plants will “fit in” with the desired effect. 
BUXUS sempervirens. Common Box. Nearly 
everyone knows Boxwood. It was a part of 
our earliest gardens. The glossy aromatic 
foliage is usually fresh and green. Especially 
good for edging and specimen use in formal 
gardens. Can be sheared to any desired height. 
6 to 8 inch, $1.35 for 10, $12 per 100; 8 to 10 
inch, 22 cts. each, $1.90 for 10, $17.50 per 100. 
B. sempervirens myrtifolia. One of the hard- 
iest Boxwoods. Grows quite rapidly. Blue- 
green foliage retains a good color all year. Use 
in locations where other varieties are not hardy. 
Can be sheared to any desired height. 6 to 
8 inch, $1.35 for 10, $12 per 100; 8 to 10 inch, 
22 cts. each, $1.90 for 10, $17.50 per 100. 
BERBERIS Julianz. Wintergreen Barberry. 
This splendid evergreen shrub with serrated 
green leaves, yellow flowers and purple fruit, 
is one of the finest evergreen Barberries. 
Strong upright’ growth, hardy and at home 
with rhododendrons, Iaurel or other broad- 
leaved evergreen shrubs. 12 to 15 inch, $1 each; 
15 to 18 inch, $1.50. 
ILEX crenata. Small-leaved Holly. Grows 
6 to 7 ft. This evergreen shrub grows into a 
dense compact bush with oval, dark green, glossy 
leaves like boxwood, and produces many shiny 
black berries. It stands shearing and is good for 
low evergreen hedges or as individual specimens. 
An effective plant against walls. 15 to 18 inch, 
*BaB, $1.75 each; 1144 to 2 foot BaB, $2.75. 
i. crenata convexa (bullata). Boxleaf Holly. 
Grows 2 to 3 ft. An excellent hardy substi- 
tute for Boxwood as an edging plant. Small, 
shiny, dark green leaves. Can be sheared to 
dwarf proportions. We recommend its use in 
cold climates. 9 to 12 inch *B&B, $1.35 each; 
12 to 15 inch *BaB, $1.75. 
I. crenata latifolia. Round-leaf Holly. Grows 
6 to 8 ft. Its fast and loose growth gives it a 
definite character. Leaves round, dark, shiny 
green retamning a good color all year; berries 
black. For foundation plantings, hedges or 
specimens. 1 to 1% ft. *B&B, $2 each. 
I. crenata microphylla. Little-leaf  Hollv. 
Grows 5 to 6 ft. Somewhat like JI. crenata, 
with smaller leaves. It is considered hardier. 
When planted singly it develops into a beauti- 
ful specimen. 10 to 15 inch *B«&B, $1.50 each; 
15 to 18 inch *B&B, $2.50. 
I. glabra. Inkberry. Grows 4 to 5 ft. Native 
evergreen shrub found from Massachusetts to 
Florida and west to the Mississippi River. Its 
rich black-green foliage and black berries blend 
with rhododendrons, [aurel, etc., in naturalistic 
plantings. Grows nicely at the seashore. 
1 ft. *B&B, $1.50 each. 
*B&B means dug with a ball of soil securely wrapped in 
burlap. 

Broadleaf and Flowering Evergreen Border | 
Here is a collection of the choicest of nursery stock. We have chosen those varieties 
that might truly be called the “crown jewels of horticulture.” As a border 30 feet long 
and 6 feet wide, it will give immediate pleasurable returns that will steadily increase 
with the growth in size and beauty. This collection may also be tastefully arranged to 
make a most pleasing foundation planting for the home. 
Key 
A 2 CONVEX-LEAF HOLLY (Ilez crenata convera). 9 to 12 in. Glossy, box-like foliage and a 
pleasing low-rounded form. Decorative the year round. 
B 2 REDVEIN ENKIANTHUS (Enkianthus campanulatus). 11 to 2 ft. A tall spire-like plant with 
pleasing dull foliage, reddish stems and clusters of pink bell-like flowers in late spring. 
C 3 HYBRID RHODODENDRONS. 12 to 15 in. These choice broad-leaved evergreens add 
dignity to any garden. 
D 2 ORIENTAL HOLLY (Jlez crenata). 15 to 18 in. An upright-growing small glossy-leaved plant 
which assumes the character of a red cedar, or it can be encouraged to grow in a somewhat 
broad pyramidal form. 
2 ANDROMEDA (Pieris japonica). 12 to 15 in. This choice broad-leaved evergreen with long 
glossy foliage bears clusters of white flowers in early spring. The new foliage is rich red. 
2 FIRETHORN (Pyracantha coccinea Lalandi). 15 to 18 in. An indispensable berried shrub 
producing enormous clusters of brilliant orange fruit. Graceful and informal in growth. 
2 ROYAL AZALEA (Azalea Schlippenbachi). 12 to 15 in. A soft and subtle large flower of light 
pink. Truly a choice kind. 
2 AZALEA PONTICA HYBRIDS. 12 to 15 in. Ranging in color from deep pink to brilliant 
orange. These Azaleas, which lose their leaves each year, are a welcome addition to any garden. 
FREE. 
2 AZALEA MOLLIS. 10 to 12 in. Clusters of unusually large-sized bloom in shades of yellow and 
orange. These two lose their leaves in autumn, but not before they have added to the foliage 
pageant. 
J 3 EVERGREEN AZALEA. 8 to 10 in. Shades of pink, rose and red. Compact in growth and free- 
flowering in habit, these distinctive Azaleas will bring you much pleasure. 
Included free in this group are 2 of the glorious, rare and expensive Azalea pontica 
Hybrids which deserve more popularity. 
22 plants for $21.50 
(regular value $33.70 not including the 2 free Azaleas) 
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In a sincere effort to acquaint the public with plants that are not yet so well known, 
we have made a great reduction in their price, knowing that it is going to make us a 
lot of friends and customers who will thank us for the advice here given. 

PIERIS japonica.  Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub. 
Grows 5 to 6 ft. One of the most attractive 
all-year shrubs in our collection. The graceful 
pendents of flower buds are set In autumn 
when the foliage assumes glorious red and 
bronze tints. In early spring the buds open to 
reveal the waxy white flowers partly concealed 
by leaves. In half shade or full sun, this shrub 
will be a lovely specimen. 10 to 15 inch *BaB, 
$1.25 each. 
PYRACANTHA coccinea Lalandi. Laland 
Firethorn. A spectacular evergreen thorn in 
autumn when it is garbed with orange-colored 
berries, mingled with the small glossy green 
leaves. Flowers arranged in white clusters. A 
most effective shrub for wall or foundation 
plantings. Requires slight protection. Grows 
informally to about 6 feet with equal spread. 
15 to 18-in. pot-grown plants $1.50 each. 

