
ORNAMENTAL STRAWBERRY 
GROUND COVERS 
Ajuga reptans. An indispensable ground cover for shaded 
locations as it will flourish under trees where grass will not 
grow. The plant roots as it grows, spreading a thick carpet 
of medium sized bronzy-green leaves. In spring a generous 
sprinkling of 2-inch blue spikes provide an added attraction. 
Flats of 100 plants, $2.80. 
ORNAMENTAL STRAWBERRY 
Fragaria chiloensis. This handsome glossy green cover 1s 
being used quite extensively because of its hardiness and 
pleasing all year appearance. It spreads rapidly and _ thor- 
oughly and requires little attention except watering. In 
spring it is almost hidden by countless thousands of small 
single snowy white flowers. From October until March we 
can supply well rooted divisions bare root at $2.00 per hun- 
dred; $15.00 per thousand. Flats of 100 plants, $2.80. 
Hedera. Ivy. See page 31. 
Ivy Geranium. For sunny or partially shaded banks or 
parkings these plants with polished foliage and bright flow- 
ers will supply masses of brilliant color for months. To 
create a startling color effect alternate these plants with 
trailing lantana. The result will be an agreeable surprise, we 
assure you. Pink or red, flats of about 100 plants, $2.80. 
Lantana Sellowiana. ‘railing Lantana. This plant will 
provide not oniy a good cover but also masses of cheerful 
lavender blossoms from early summer until winter. The 
plants sometimes frost during cold spells but this fact 
presents no serious problem as the plants should be pruned 
severely in early January, anyway. Gal. containers, 35c; flats 
of about 100 plants, $2.80. 
HARDIEST COVER FOR BANKS 
Mesembryanthemum rosea. Pink Ice Plant. For protect- 
ing steep banks or for covering hot dry areas this plant is 
unequalled. It spreads its moss-like runners rapidly, rooting 
as it travels and requires a minimum of moisture. Pink 
flowers in spring. Hardy. Flats of about 100 plants, $2.80. 
Trachelospermum jasminoides. Star Jasmine. See page 32. 
Vinca major. Trailing Myrtle. Most hardy of all ground 
covers. Under eucalyptus trees, on rather steep banks and in 
other equally difficult locations it seems to flourish. Glossy 
dark green leaves and plentiful quantities of 1™%-in. blue 
flowers. For best results cut almost to the ground each year 
in early September. Gal. containers, 35c; strong divisions 
from October to March, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 
SHICHI CHING HI G4I 
HARDY FERNS 
For cool moist areas under trees or in sheltered spots on the north sides of walls or buildings, ferns 
are ideal. We grow about 25 of the better varieties. Combine them with begonias, primroses, saxifragas, 
cyclamen and other shade-loving flowering plants—they will lend a true aristocratic touch to your garden. 
PRICES: Gal. containers, al! varieties, 65c, except Sword Ferns, 50c; Tree Fern, $1.00. 5-gal. containers, the follow- 
ing varieties only: 
Woodwardia, $1.75; Tree Fern, $2.50; heavy, $4.50. 

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