Ground -Covers 
In shady areas where it is difficult to grow grass, in hot, dry locations, or in 
places where there are outcroppings of stone, ground-covers are indeed most 
useful. The plants we have listed here are particularly desirable as substitutes 
for grass, or to help prevent erosion. We shall be glad to advise you on prob- 
lems requiring special ground-covers. 
AJUGA genevensis. A vigorous creeping plant with rich dark green foliage 
and showy spikes of blue flowers in late spring. Sun or shade. 6 in. May, 
June. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
ANCHUSA myosotidiflora. The showy Forget-me-not-like flowers of rich 
blue appear in early spring, followed by vigorous masses of large heart- 
shaped leaves. A somewhat coarse but enduring ground-cover. Especially 
adapted to shaded locations. 1 ft. April, May. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. The native Bearberry is particularly adapted 
to sandy or loamy soil in sunny, exposed areas. It forms a dense mat and 
is delightful when allowed to trail over rocks. 3 to 6 in. 35 cts. each; 
$2.85 per 10. 
CONVALLARIA majalis. Lilies-of-the-Valley thrive in rich soil in dense shade 
and make a rich-textured carpet. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
COTONEASTER horizontalis. This dwarf shrub, used in broad masses on 
banks or in combination with ferns and Pachysandra, provides a sturdy 
method of retaining soil on steep banks. In addition to the delicate tracery 
of the branches there is the added interest of showy red fruits in autumn. 
Sun or shade. Potted plants, 50 cts. each. 
EUONYMUS Carrierei. The Glossy Wintercreeper is a vigorous grower and 
has the added interest of evergreen foliage. It can be depended on in sun 
or partial shade. 2-yr. plants, 40 cts. each; $3.50 per 10. 
Radicans minimus. The Baby Wintercreeper, with its tiny leaves and slow- 
growing habit, fits gracefully into rock crevices or makes a soft edging for 
pools and small areas where ground-covers are needed. Sun or partial shade. 
50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
HEDERA Helix baltica. This hardy strain of English Ivy can be used in sun 
or shade as an edging or as a ground-cover in the rock-garden or some other 
limited area. 25 cts. each; $1.75 per 10. 
LONICERA Halliana. Hall’s Honeysuckle may be well described as one of 
the sturdiest of ground-covers. It spreads rapidly and soon takes possession 
of any area where it is given freedom. Sun or shade. 1-yr. plants in lots 
of 50 or more, $12.00 per 100. Strong plants, 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
LOTUS corniculatus fl.-pl. The leguminous foliage is accentuated with 
reddish buds and tiny yellow pea-shaped flowers in late spring. Full sun. 
6 in. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
MITELLA diphylla. The common Bishopscap, with its heart-shaped leaves 
and spikes of small lacy white flowers in spring, is an interesting suggestion 
for shady areas. $2.00 per 10. 
PACHISTIMA Canbyi. A dainty low evergreen shrub with foliage not unlike 
boxwood. It can be used for a ground-cover or as a dwarf hedge plant, 
as its ultimate height is not more than 10 inches. Sun or partial shade. 
3 to 6 in. Field-grown plants, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
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If you are restoring an old New England garden, be sure to include the following: 
Short-spurred Columbines, Hollyhocks, Lilies-of-the-Valley, Monarda, Primulas, 
Larkspur, Sweet William, Canterbury Bells, Foxglove, Dictamnus, Tradescantia, 
and Dicentra spectabilis. 

