6 BAY STATE NURSERIES, INCORPORATED 


Wintercreeper 
(Evergreen Euonymus.) A group of shrubby 
climbers with glossy evergreen foliage, of great 
value not only for covering walls, but also for 
low edgings. Euonymus radicans, the type, 
has rather small, pointed leaves, and is com- 
monly known as “Wintercreeper.” Perfectly 
hardy. 70c each; 3 for $2.00. 
BicLEAF WINTERCREEPER (ELuonymus rad. veg- 
etus). Broad, oval, waxy leaves, somewhat 
more rapid-growing than the type, and pre- 
ferred where quick covering is needed. It 
sticks to a brick or stone surface like an Ivy. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
BRONZE WINTERCREEPER (Euonymus rad. color- 
atus). This has all the characteristics of the 
ereen-leaved variety, but is of a bronzy red 
color. Especially good as a ground-cover for 
rocky banks. 60c each; 3 for $1.75. 
Mountain Laurel 
(Kalmia latifolia.) Probably the best-known 
of the native evergreen shrubs here in New 
England and in the mountains of the South. 
Luxuriant pink-and-white flowers in mid-June. 
2-2% ft., $4.00 each; 214-3 ft., $5.00 
BROADLEAVED 
EVERGREENS 
Particularly suited for planting in 
shady or semi-shady situations. 
Rose Daphne 
(Daphne cneorum.) This lovely, fragrant- 
flowered evergreen plant combines equally well 
with dwarf evergreens or with perennials in 
the flower-garden. Grows not much more than 
a foot high, with mayflower-like clusters of 
pink blossoms in May and June. $1.35 each 
English Ivy 
(Hedera helix.) A vigorous evergreen climber 
or ground-cover for shady places. Not fully 
hardy in the Boston area, but worth trying in 
favorable locations. Strong pot-grown plants, 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
Harpy Encuisu Ivy (Hedera helix baltica). 
The leaves of this Ivy are smaller than those 
of the preceding variety, but its growth-habit 
is similar and it has proved hardy in New 
England, even in sunny spots. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
Spurge or Pachysandra 
(Pachysandra terminalis.) In shady, difficult 
places, Spurge will frequently succeed when 
other creeping plants fail. It spreads from un- 
derground roots, raising its evergreen leaves six 
inches high. Set the plants a foot apart to 
create a good ground-cover. 
$2.00 per dozen; $16.00 per 100 
Rhododendrons 
These are the showiest and most beautiful of 
the hardy evergreen shrubs, with glossy green 
leaves and large flowers in early summer. The 
most dependable are the native varieties, of 
which we recommend the following two. 
CAROLINA RHODODENDRON (Rhododendron car- 
olinianum). An especially hardy shrub of 
rather slender growth, with dark green leaves 
and pale rosy to white flowers about the middle 
of May. Its medium height adapts it to plant- 
ing in front of the coarser-growing sorts. 
18-24 in., $3.75 each; 2-2% ft., $5.00 each 
CATAWBA RHODODENDRON (Rhododendron cat- 
awbiense). The hardy parent of many of the 
more highly-colored hybrids, which we consider 
our mainstay in Rhododendron plantings. The 
oval, dark green leaves are of rich texture; the 
flowers are of varying shades of rosy lilac, in 
early June. This variety will grow to a height 
of about six feet, and like most Rhododendrons 
does best in partial shade with moist, cool soil. 
15-18 in., $2.75 each; 18-24 in., $3.75; 
° 2-2% ft., $5.00 
