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Broap-LEAVED EVERGREENS 
for Foundation and Mass Planting 
Probably no class of Ornamental Nursery 
Stock has within the past few vears gained 
more in popularity than the Broad-leaved 
Evergreen. While the chief source of value 
is the glossy green foliage, many types are 
valuable because of their flowers and others 
for their berries. What is more beautiful than 
the Rhododendron, Azalea and Magnolia 
ABELIA 
Grandiflora. While the Abelia is truly a 
Broad-leaved Evergreen, holding its glossy 
sreen foliage throughout the average Win- 
ter; it is also listed under Shrubs. _ If larger 
than 2-3 ft. size is required, order balled 
and burlapped plants under Broad-leaved 
Evergreens. For further description and 
color illustration, see page 19. 
AZALEA 
All Azaleas are at their best when planted 
in partial shade and must have a humus, acid 
soil. To be sure you are starting right, use 
Rho-Za-Grow. See page 29. 
Amoena. A hardy Japanese variety which 
ranks close to the Hinodegiri in popularity. 
Seldom over 3 ft. in height. Small evergreen 
foliage and a profusion of purplish red 
blossoms in early Spring. 
Flame (Calendulacea). While this most 
popular Azalea is not truly a Broad-leaved 
Evergreen, for convenience it is listed in 
this class. The kKlame Azalea is a native 
of the Allegheny Mountains and is by far 
the choice of our native Azaleas. It is a 
taller grower than the Japanese varieties, 
blooms later, the blossoms varying from a 
bright yellow to orange and flame red. 3-4 ft. 
Hinodegiri. Magnificent, hardy, early- 
blooming Japanese Azalea. Vigorous grower, 
fine for low hedge or massing. Heavy foli- 
age. When in bloom the plant is almost 
a solid mass of bright carmine flowers. Re- 
mains in bloom for a long time. See color 
illustration on this page. 
Ledifolia alba. Dwarf. Pure white. Ever- 
green with larger, lighter green leaf than 
the Hinodegiri, and grows taller. 
Ledifolia rosea. Large, single flowers in 
delicate pink shades. Hardy and one of 
the best of the light pinks. Similar to the 
Ledifolia alba with exception of color. 
Macrantha. Evergreen. Large single salmon- 
red flowers. Late bloomer. Very hardy. 3-4 ft. 

Tlex Opaca 
(See page 29) 
blossoms? We cannot imagine a more gorge- 
ous Autumn Garden than can be had with the 
Nandinas, Pyracanthas, Cotoneasters, and 
Hollies—loaded with masses of orange and 
red berries. Among the Broad-leaved Fver- 
greens we have an abundance of beauty in 
plants of various habits, suited for many uses 
in the garden. 
BARBERRY (Berberis) 
Julianae. Evergreen. Distinct, 
habit of growth; leathery foliage. Promi- 
nent thorns along the stems. Retains all 
Winter its leaves, which turn to a very at- 
upright 
tractive bronze-red in Fall. 6-7 ft. 
Sargent’s (Sargentiana). Similar to the 
Juhanae, but slightly more spreading. 
Leaves smaller and not quite so dark a 
ereen. Hardy and one of the best Broad - 
leaved Evergreens. 4-5 ft. 
Verruculosa. Most popular of the Dwarf 
Evergreen Barberries. Small, glossy green 
foliage, silvery underneath. Spreading, 
compact plant seldom reaching 3 ft. in 
height. Yellow blossoms in June, followed 
by large blue-black berries. Especially use- 
ful in rock gardens, for edging and low- 
growing borders. 

Roger’s Pyracantha 
(See page 29) 
BOXWOOD (Buxus) 
From a large number of varieties of plant 
material for which Virginia gardens are noted, 
we would select the Boxwood as being the 
most conspicuous and most useful. Boxwood 
is not only useful in Virginia, but throughout 
the South and Middle Atlantic States. It has 
a place in almost every garden and is never 
out of style. 
We offer three distinct varieties in various 
sizes, the Sempervirens being the most ex- 
tensively planted; the Suffruticosa being the 
most popular for borders and edging; the 
Japanese being the fastest growing. 
Javanese. Large leaf, light green foliage. 
Not so compact as the Sempervirens or 
Suffruticosa varieties. Used extensively 
farther South, where it can be more suc- 
cessfully grown than the other varieties; 
also used in Virginia when an assortment is 
required, 
Sempervirens. Well known Boxwood often 
referred to as Standard or American Box- 
wood. Medium grower, compact. Is used 
as specimens, in hedges, and in borders. 
Stands shearing, but due to its natural uni- 
form, compact growth, shearing is not 
required. 
Suffruticosa. This variety 1s often referred 
to as Standard or Old English, being the 
low, dwarf, and slowest growing of all Box- 
wood. LHspecially suitable for edging and 
borders, where a slow-growing dwarf plant 
is required. 
“Boxwood properly wsed is not only 
an ornament, but a good investment.” 

WAYNESBORO NURSERIES, INC. 

Azalea Hinodegiri 
BOXWOOD PLANT FOOD 
While Boxwood is one of our oldest, best 
known and most valuable Evergreens, com- 
paratively little is known as to its require- 
ments in plant food. Inorganic fertilizers 
are often of tittle or no benefit and sometimes 
injurious. Pep-To-Grow, an organic fertilizer 
prepared so as to gradually feed Boxwood 
over a long period, has proven safe to use and 
produces the desired results. So we heartily 
recommend Pep-To-Grow for Boxwood. 
COTONEASTER 
Microvhylla. Low, spreading plants with 
small shiny leaves and bright red berries 
which appear in early Fall and remain well 
into the Winter. Very choice for rock gar- 
dens, banks, terraces, and foreground of 
evergreen beds. 
EUON YMUS 
Compacta. Columnar, compact Evergreen 
Shrub, remaining such throughout the Win- 
ter. White flowers followed by bright red 
berries. 6-7 ft. 
Patens. Claimed by many to be the best 
Euonymus grown. More or less deciduous 
in cold Winters here and climates farther 
north. A beautiful shrub covered by mases 
of creamy white flowers in Midsummer, 
followed by red berries in Autumn, remain- 
ing well into the Winter. A dwarf, low- 
growing spreading type seldom exceeding 
4 ft. in height. 
Silver variegated (Japonicus variegatus). 
Pyramidal, compact. Planted chiefly for 
its silvery variegated foliage, but also use- 
ful because of its red berries present during 
Fall and Winter. 8-10 ft. 
ELAEAGNUS 
Angustifolia (Russian Olive). A very hardy 
and a most useful Broad-leaved Evergreen. 
Large, pointed dark green leaves, silvery 
underneath. Useful as a specimen or in 
group plantings. Its hardiness and attrac- 
tive foliage justify its extensive use. 6-8 ft. 
ENGLISH LAUREL 
(Laurocerasus) 
Rotunifolia. A rapid growing Broad-leaved 
Kvergreen Shrub, the foliage resembling 
Magnolia. Not recommended as hardy in 
the western part of Virginia and farther 
north. 6-8 ft. 
HEATHER (Calluna) 
Scotch (Vulgaris). You need not be from 
Scotland to appreciate this useful little 
plant, especially if you have a rock garden, 
where it can be at home. 18-24 in. Purple 
flowers. Midseason. 
NURSERY VOLCK. A contact spray to con- 
trol Scale, Red Spider, Rust, White Flies 
and many other insects. 

