
Evergreen plantings near the house should consist of low, slow-grow- 
ing material such as the Narrow-leaved Hollies, Spreading Yews, Lily-of- 
the-Valley Shrubs, Evergreen Azaleas, Spreading and Upright Yews, anda 
ground-cover like Pachysandra or Myrtle. An occasional Hemlock, 
informally sheared within bounds, may be used for accent, but other- 
wise the planting should merely tie in the grounds with the house and 
not hide the foundation. Finding the right plant material for foundations 
is a pleasant task for the home-owner. 
LOW EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
The best Evergreen Shrubs of slow, neat, compact growth 
that attain a height of from 2 to 5 or 6 feet. Will give enduring 
foliage and year-round beauty in your garden. The height, 
BOXWOOD 
Myrtleleaf Box (Buxus sempervirens myr- 
tifolia). One of the hardiest Boxwoods. 
Grows quite rapidly. Blue-green foliage 
retains a good color all year. Can be 
sheared to any desired height. 8 to 10 
in., 10 for $2.50; 50 for $11.50. 
Common Box (B. sempervirens). It was a 
part of our earliest gardens. Especially 
good for edging and specimen use in 
formal gardens. Can be sheared to any 
desired height. 8 to 10 in., 10 for $2.50; 
100 for $22.50. 10 to 12 in., 10 for $3.50; 
50 for $11.50. 
True Dwarf Box (B. sempervirens suffru- 
ticosa). 5 to 6 in., 10 for $3.50; 50 for 
$16.00. 

(Pieris japonica, commonly known as Andromeda) 
Part of a block of this most useful low evergreen 
shrub which we grow in great quantities and sell at 
reasonable prices. Even without its attractive pure 
white flowers in June, resembling the lily-of-the- 
valley, it would be a valuable addition to any land- 
scape planting because of its winter and summer 
foliage. (Photo made August 1, 1943) 
REDVEIN ENKIANTHUS (Enkianthus cam- 
panulatus. Grows to about 5 ft. Handsome 
shrub with graceful, pendulous flowers of un- 
usual color—small yellow or pale orange bells 
with darker veins on short drooping racemes. 
Rich green foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. 
2 to 2% ft., $2.25. (Dectduous.) 
WINTERGREEN BARBERRY (Berberis Ju- 
liane). Yellow flowers and purple fruit. The 
fmest evergreen Barberry. Strong, upright 
growth, hardy and at home with rhododen- 
drons, laurel or other broad-leaved evergreen 
spread, and form can be regulated by judicious pruning from 
time to time, so the plants will ‘‘fit in” with the desired effect. 
Good care is worth while. 
MOUNTAIN LAUREL 
(Kalmia latifolia). 
Grows to 6 ft. One of those broad-leaved ever- 
greens that does well in partial shade. Grow it 
with pieris, rhododendron, the various hollies 
and azaleas—all acid-soil plants. 12 to 15 in., 
B&B, $1.50. 11% ft., B&B, $2.50. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY SHRUB (Pieris ja- 
ponica). A 5 to 6-foot lovely all-year shrub 
with pendulous waxy white flowers in early 
spring. The varied beautiful colors of the new 
foliage rival the flowers of many plants. 1 ft., 
$1.50. 11% ft., $2.50. 

shrubs. 12 to 15 in., $1.00. 15 to 18 im., $1.50. 
LALAND FIRETHORN (Pyracantha coccinea 
Lalandi). Grows informally to about 6 ft. 
Spectacular in autumn garbed with orange- 
colored berries, mingled with the small glossy 
green leaves. 15-in., pot-grown plants, $1.75. 
DROOPING LEUCOTHOE (Leucothoe Cates- 
bei). Long sprays of glossy green Jeaves turn 
bronze and claret in the fall. The fragrant 
white flowers mm long clusters hang from the 
base of each leaf like a mimiature wisteria. 
Likes acid soil, shade or sun. 1 ft., $1.25. 

BROADLEAF AND FLOWERING EVERGREEN BORDER 
30 feet x 6 feet 
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Here is a collection of the choicest 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 im- 
mediate pleasurable returns that will steadily increase with the growth in size and beauty. This collec- 
tion also may be tastefully arranged to make a most pleasing foundation planting for the home. 
Key 
A 2 CONVEX-LEAF HOLLY (lex crenata convexa). 9 to 12 in. Glossy, box-like foliage and a pleas- 
ing low, rounded form. Decorative the year round. 
B 2 REDVEIN ENKIANTHUS (Enkianthus campanulatus). 11% to 2 ft. A tall, spire-like plant with 
pleasmg dull foliage, reddish stems and clusters of pink bell-like flowers m late spring. 
C 3 HYBRID RHODODENDRONS. 12 to 15 in. The choicest broad-leaved evergreen. 
D 2 ORIENTAL HOLLY (Ilex crenata). 15 to 18 in. An upright-growing small glossy-leaved plant. 
E 2 ANDROMEDA (Pieris japonica). 12 to 15 mm. This choice broad-leaved evergreen with long 
glossy foliage bears clusters of white flowers in early spring. The new foliage ts rich red. 
F 2DROOPING LEUCOTHOE (Leucothoe Catesbxi). 1 ft. Long sprays of glossy green leaves turn 
bronze and claret m the fall. 
G 2 MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Kalmia latifolia). 12 to 15 im. Splendid foliage and calico-like pink 
and white flowers will highlight the position of this shrub. 
H 2 WINTERGREEN BARBERRY (Berberis Julianz). 12 to 15 in. Yellow flowers and purple 
fruit. The fmest evergreen barberry—will make a pleasing foliage contrast. FREE. 
2 UPRIGHT TAXUS (Taxus cuspidata capitata). 15 to 18 in. Unquestionably one of the finest 
evergreens; the necessary accent for a foundation planting. 
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. 
22 Plants for $24.50 
In a sincere effort to acquaint the public with the above plants, 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. 
— 
(Regular value $31.50 not 
including the 2 free Winter Barberries) 
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