PLANT KINGDOM 
Medium Height Shade Group 
This important group contains many of the 
garden aristocrats, including Azalea indi- 
ca, Daphne, and the Rhododendrons. Sit- 
uate them according to recommendations 
made for the low-shade group. Keep in 
mind when planting shade lovers that they 
must not be set too deeply and that a loose 
mulch of leaf mold or compost should take 
the place of frequent cultivation. Azaleas, 
Daphne, and Rhododendrons are particu- 
larly shallow rooted. Never spray shade- 
lovers with water while exposed to sun- 


light. 
ABUTILON .. . Flowering Maple 
A. Dwarf Orange. Small tree or shrub with large 
leaves; flowers orange-red, opening flatter and held 
more erect than other abutilons; blooms from April to 
December. Will grow in fairly heavy shade. 1 
G:C. 70C. 
AUCUBA 
Aucuba japonica. Shrub of moderate size with large, 
glossy leaves; berries the size and shape of cranber- 
ties. Makes a beautiful plant for a shady location. 
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A. japonica variegata. (Gold Dust Plant). Leaves 
covered with yellow dots. One of the best plants for 
a shady location. 5 g. c. $1.75, 1 g. c. 75c. 

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ANDROMEDA 
Andromeda japonica (Pieris Japonica). Low compact, 
evergreen shrub with small, pointed elongated leaves. 
Young growth bronzy-red like a Nandina. Bears 
clusters of drooping white flowers in early spring. 
Plant in shade in acid soil. BB 15-18" $2.50. 
AZALEAS 
Azalea indica. This gorgeous double flowering va- 
riety begins blooming in January and continues until 
March. Plant in well-drained soil, using peat mulch 
in full shade or morning sun and afternoon shade. 
Apply acid fertilizer in spring and again in July for 
best results. 
Albert Elizabeth. Variegated pink and white. BB 
15-18" $3.75, 12-15" $3.00; 5-in. pots $1.25. 
Coral Vervaeneana. Double, dark coral. 5-in. pot, 
$1.25. 
Erie. Double, variegated light pink, darker toward 
center. BB 8-12" $2.25. 
Paul Schame. Double, deep salmon. 
5-in. pots $1.25. 
BB 8-12" $2.25; 
Late White. Large pure white, double. BB 15-18” 
$3.75, 12-15" $3.00. 
Mme. Vander Cruyssen. Semi-double, dark rose 
blooms. BB 12-15" $3.00. 
Professor Walters. 
5-in. pots $1.25. 
Raphael. Gorgeous pure white. 5-in. pots $1.25. 
Simon Mardner. Very double bright rose. BB 18-24" 
$5.00, BB 15-18" $3.75; 5-in. pots $1.25. 
Vervaeneana. Double, delicate pink with scarlet 
blotch. BB 15-18" $3.75. 
Vervaeneana Alba. Pure white sport Vervaeneana. 
BB 15-18) $3.75. 
Large white with rose blotches. 
BRUNFELSIA 
Brunfelsia floribunda. A beautiful shrub from South 
America. Growth medium and compact; foliage 
very dark green. Fragrant flowers of violet which 
turn white with age. 5 g. c. $2.50, 1 g. c. $1.00. 
CHOISYA 
Choisya ternata (Mexican 
Orange). A useful shrub with 
bright green, clean-cut foliage; 
flowers white, fragrant and 
borne in clusters almost con- 
tinuously. Thrives in almost 
any situation; exceptionally 
good in shade. BB or 5 g.c. 
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COPROSMA 
Coprosma baueri (Looking 
Glass Plant). Fine as a bushy 
border against a porch or wall. 
Foliage round and very glos- 
sy; flowers small, but followed 
by yellow berries. 5 g. c. $1.50, 
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DAPHNE 
Daphne odora alba (White 
Daphne). Dark green foliage 
and amazingly fragrant, waxy 
white blooms produced in Jan- 
uary and February. BB 8-12" 
$2.00. BB 12-15" $3.50. 
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AZALEA INDICA 
D. odora marginata (Pink Daphne). Semi-prostrate 
shrub to be grown in full sun on the coast and in 
shade in warmer locations; blooms in winter; leaves 
are edged creamy-white and the flowers are pink; 
very fragrant. BB 8-12” $2.00, BB 12-15" $3.50. 
ESCALLONIA 
Escallonia rubra (Red Escallonia). Decidedly compact; 
foliage large, dark green, flowers deep red. The 
lowest-growing variety. BB or 5 g. c. 18-24” $1.75; 
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FUCHSIA 
Fuchsia. We have a fine assortment of old favor- 
ites and the best of the new varieties. All are de- 
scribed in our Summer Planting Folder, mailed about 
May 1. New stock of Fuchsias ready for delivery 
at this time. 
HYPERICUM 
Hypericum moserianum (St. Johnswort). Beautiful 
low-growing shrub; flowers golden yellow; fine for 
grouping and mass effects. Almost continuously in 
bloom. 1 g. c. 75c. 
ITEA 
Itea ilicifolia (Hollyleaf Sweetspire). 
foliage resembles English Holly. 
Glossy, toothed 
Compact habit of 
growth, bronzy new foliage. 1 g. c. 75c. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape). Dense, low- 
spreading shrub; foliage holly-like, glossy green, 
changing to purple and bronze; flowers yellow, borne 
in racemes in February and March, followed by a 
profusion of blue, grape-like berries. Grows well in 
shade. BB) 2:3ft, $2.00; 1) gies Sc: 
M. japonica (Japanese Mahonia). Foliage large, soft 
green in color, turning yellowish-green with age; 
flowers large followed by large blue berries. Fine 
for a shady location. 1 g. c. 75c. 
MICHELIA 
Michelia fuscata (Banana Shrub). Small magnolia- 
like, light green leaves. Small yellow flowers of true 
magnolia form with a rich, delicious banana odor. 
Seog ten hieoles. oe ten Hy! 13/0). 
TERNSTROEMIA 
Ternstroemia japonica (Cleyera). Thick, leathery 
leaves, bronze when young, on a regularly branched 
shrub that grows best in partial shade. 1 g. c. 75c. 
VIBURNUM 
Viburnum cdoratissimum. Grown for its ornamental 
foliage. Leaves thick and glossy, dark green in 
summer, many of them becoming brilliant red in 
winter. Old plants produce clusters of very fragrant, 
waxy white blooms. 5 g. c. $1.75; 1 g. c. 75e. 
V. suspensum (Sandankwa Viburnum). Of spreading 
habit with dark green foliage, somewhat wrinkled, 
flowers cream color and fragrant. Makes an excel- 
lent hedge in shade. BB 18-24" $1.75; 1 g. c. 75c¢ 
12 for $7.50. 
V. tinus (Laurustinus). A compact, hardy shrut 
grows well in almost any location. Can be k 
any desired size by pruning. Produces laras 
tities of flowers in late winter months; pink 
white when open. BB 15-18" $1.50; 1 g.c 
