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J. squamata meyeri (Meyer Juniper). An unusual Juniper. , 
Foliage is grey-green, tipped bronze-red; form is irregular 
which adds to its informal charm; slow growth makes it 
desirable to use in rock gardens. 12-15 in. $1.00, 15-18 in. 
$1.50 each. 
PICEA excelsa (Norway Spruce). The best known green 
Spruce. Makes a stately specimen and is also valuable for 
screens, hedges and windbreaks. Grows rapidly, but can be 
sheared. 15-18 in. $1.00, 18—24 in. $1.50 each. 
BLUE SPRUCE. Blue foliage; a symmetrical, pyramidal 
shape has made this attractive to planters for years. Very 
hardy and well adapted to seashore plantings. 15-18 in. 
$2.50, 18-24 in. $3.50 each. 
TAXUS cuspidata (Spreading Yew). Broad and spreading in 
habit. Foliage is rich dark green the entire year. Exceed- 
ingly hardy, dependable and shade tolerant. 10-12 in. 
$1.00 each. 
T. hicksi (Hicks Yew). A tall, narrow, upright form of the 
ever-useful Yew. Foliage is the same rich green. This form 
is especially valuable for hedges or tall accents where space 
ig limited. 15-18 in. $2.00, 18-24 in. $2.50 each. 

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Thuja Nigra 
THUJA occidentalis hoveyi (Hovey Arborvitae). A dense, 
slow growing, oval dwarf Arborvitae. Foliage is light green. 
12-15 in. $1.00 each. 
T. 0. nigra. Forms a tall, slender column of dark green foliage. 
One of the finest upright Arborvitaes. 15-18 in. $1.00 each. 
TSUGA canadensis (Canadian Hemlock). A medium-sized 
tree whose open, pendulous branches give it rare grace. Un- 
excelled for tall hedges, massing or as specimens. Trimming 
makes it more compact. A rapid grower, shade tolerant and 
very hardy. 15-18 in. $1.50, 18—24 in. $2.00 each. 
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Tsuga Canadensis EVERGREENS 
Broad-Leaved Evergreens 
EUONYMUS radicans (Wintercreeper). A slow growing and 
very hardy, evergreen climber. Has few equals for covering 
walls, house foundations or as a ground cover. 12-15 in. 
E. radicans carrieri (Glossy Wintercreeper). A form with large 
glossy green leaves. More rapid and vigorous than the above. 
If left. untrained, it will be half bush and half vine. 
E. radicans minimus (Baby Wintercreeper). A miniature 
Wintercreeper with tiny dark green leaves. Use this as a 
rock plant or for carpeting the ground. Potted plants. 
E. radicans vegetus (Evergreen Biltersweet). 12 ft. Has thick, 
round, green leaves and orange fruits in the Autumn. A 
reliable, self-clinging vine. 12-15 in. 
Above varieties: 40c. each, $3.50 for 10 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis (Japanese Spurge). The ideal 
ground cover. It makes a dense, low carpet ot glossy ever- 
green leaves. Thrives in full sun or dense shade. Use it where 
grass will not grow. Field-grown plants, $1.50 for 10; 
$12.00 for 100. 
VINCA minor, Bowles’ Variety. Forms a dark, glossy, green 
carpet with deep lilac blue flowers borne profusely in the 
Spring and intermittently in the Fall. Excellent ground cover 
Field-grown plants, 25c. each, $2.00 for 10, $15.00 for 100. 
DAPHNE cneorum (Rose Daphne). Low growing, evergreen 
shrub with clusters of fragrant, pink flowers in May-June 
and also in the Fall. Unsurpassed for borders or rock gar- 
dens. Full budded plants, $1.00 each. 


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