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JUNIPERUS squamata meyeri (Meyer Juni- 
per). An unusual Juniper. Foliage is gray-green 
tipped bronze-red; form is irregular which adds 
to its informal charm; slow growth makes it de- 
sirable to use in rock gardens. 15-18 in. 
$1.50, 18-24 in. $2.00 each. 
PICEA excelsa (Norway Spruce). The best 
known green Spruce. Makes a stately speci- 
men and is also valuable for screens, hedges 
and windbreaks. Grows rapidly but can be 
sheared. 15-18 in. $1.00, 18—24 in. $1.50 each. 
BLUE SPRUCE. Blue foliage, a symmetrical, 
pyramidal shape has made this attractive to 
planters for years. Very hardy and well adapt- 
ed to seashore plantings. 18—24 in. $3.50 each. 
TAXUS cuspidata (Spreading Yew). Broad and 
spreading in habit. Foliage is rich dark green 
the entire year. Exceedingly hardy, depend- 
able and shade tolerant. 12—15 in. $2.00 each. 
T. hicksi (Hicks Yew). A tall, narrow, upright 
form of the ever-useful Yew. Foliage is the 
same rich green. This form is especially valu- 
able for hedges or tall accents where space is 
limited. 18—24 in. $3.00, 2-214 ft. $4.00 each. 
THUJA occidentalis hoveyi (Hovey Arborvitae) 
A dense, slow growing, oval, dwarf Arbor- 
vitae. Foliage is light green. 12-15 in. $1.00, 
15-18 in. $1.50 each. 
T. occ. pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae). 
20 ft. A splendid evergreen which forms a com- 
pact pyramid of fine dark green which is re- 
tained well throughout the year. 18-24 in. 
$1.50, 2-3 ft. $2.00 each. 
TSUGA canadensis (Cana- 
dian Hemlock). A medium- 
sized tree whose open, pen- 
dulous branches give it rare 
grace. Unexcelled for tall 
hedges, massing or as speci- 
mens. Trimming makes it 
more compact. A _ rapid 
grower, shade tolerant and 
very hardy. 18—24 in. 
$2.00,- 2-3 ft. $2.50 each. 
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COME TO THE 
NURSERY AND CHOOSE 
YOUR EVERGREENS 

Pachysandra 


{ Seana ae ‘ a 
Chamaecyparis Plumosa Aurea 
Broad- 
Leaved 
Evergreens 
DAPHNE cneorum (Rose 
Daphne). Low growing, 
evergreen shrub with clus- 
ters of fragrant, pink flow- 
ers in May-June and also in 
the Fall. Unsurpassed for 
borders or rock gardens. 
Ss Full budded plants, $1.00 
Juniperus Depressa Plumosa each, 
EVUONYMUS radicans (Winiercreeper). A slow 
growing and very hardy, evergreen climber. 
Has few equals for covering walls, house found- 
ations or as a ground cover. 12-15 in. 
E. radicans carrieri (Glossy Wintercreeper). A 
form with large glossy green leaves. More rap- 
id and vigorous than the above. If left un- 
trained, it will be half bush and half vine. 
E. radicans minimus (Baby Wintercreeper). A 
miniature Wintercreeper with tiny dark green 
leaves. Use this asa rock plant or for carpeting 
the ground. Potted plants. 
E. radicans vegetus (Evergreen Bittersweet). 12 
ft. Has thick, round, green leaves and orange 
fruits in the Autumn. A reliable, self-clinging 
vine. 12-15 in. 
Above varieties: 56c. each, $4.50 for 10 
PACH YSANDRAterminalis(JapaneseS purge) 
The ideal ground cover. It makes a dense, low 
carpet of glossy evergreen leaves. Thrives in 
full sun or dense shade. Use it where grass 
will not grow. Field-grown plants, $1.50 for 
10, $12.00 for 100. 
VINCA minor, Bowles’ Variety. Forms a dark, 
glossy green carpet with deep lilac blue flowers 
borne profusely in the Spring and intermittently 
in Fall. Excellent ground cover. Field-grown 
plants 25c. each, $2.00 for 10, $15.00 for 1.00 
