CHAMPION NURSERIES, PERRY, OHIO 27 

FLOWERING AND RED LEAF PLUM 
PRUNUS CISTENA. A small tree which has small pink- 
ish white flowers, but being used largely for its bright 
red leaves. 3-4 ft. $1.75; 4-5 ft. $1.50. 
PRUNUS NEWPORT. Similar to the above variety, but 
grows a little larger and the color of the leaves is a 
trifle darker, and may be used where a little larger 
tree is desired. 3-4 ft. $1.25; 4-5 ft. $1.50. 
PRUNUS TRILOBA. Commonly known as a double flow- 
ering plum, this tree is one of the most beautiful of all 
the flowering trees. The flowers are large, white tinged 
with pink, and are entirely double. 3-4 ft. $1.50; 4-5 

PRUNUS TOMENTOSUM. (Nanking Cherry). A becauti- 
ful shrub or small tree with the petals white and the 
rest of the flower bright red. The flowers appear just 
before the leaves and are followed by masses of bright 
red fruit which resembles small cherries. 3-4 ft. $1.50; 
4-5 ft. $2.00. 
MOUNTAIN ASH 
SORBUS AUCUPARIA. (European Mountain Ash). A 
large ornamental tree with compound ornamental ‘caves; 
white flowers in spring and clusters of bright orarge 
red berries in the fall. Grows to a large size. Very 
attractive. 5-6 ft. $1.75; 6-8 ft. $2.25. 

Broad Leaf 
This class of plant material is not well known to the home owner. 
of the items described in this section are hardy, and are being widely used. 
Evergreens 
However, most 
In true 
nature, they are shrubs and vines which hold their leaves throughout the winter. 
These plants are best used for contrast among other narrow-leaf evergreens or 
among deciduous shrubs. 
ANDROMEDA 
PIERIS FLORIBUNDA. A _ native of the Blue Ridge 
mountains. Its rich evergreen leaves and abundance 
of lily-of-the-Valley-like flowers make it very effective. 
Being more dwarf than Rhododendrons it makes an 
ideal foreground plant for them. B&B 12-15 in. $2.00; 
15-18 in. $2.75. 
DAPHNE 
CNEORUM. (Garland Flower). A hardy dwarf shrub 
with spreading branches. The masses of bright . pink 
fragrant flowers appear in Mav, and at intervals dur- 
ing the summer. B&B, 9-12 in. $1.25; 12-15 in. $1.50; 
15-18 in. $2.00. 
ILEX 
CRENATA. A small leaved shrup with black fruit, re- 
taining its leaves throughout the winter. An_ ideal 
shrub for border, or foundation planting. 18-24 in. 
$2.75; 24-30 in. $3.50. 
OPACA. (American Holly). An evergreen shrub with 
evergreen holly-like leaves, and in the winter is cov- 
ered with clusters of bright red berries. Is often shear- 
ed columnar and used as an accent plant. B&B, 3-4 
ft. $4.00. 
GLABRA. (Ink Berry). Slow growing dense evergreen 
shrub, with small glossy leaves which will gorw in heavy 
shade. Stands shearing well. Black berries produced 
in the fall hang on well into the winter. B&B, 12-15 
in. $2.00; 15-18 in. $2.50. 

DAPHNE CNEORUM 

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EUONYMUS VEGETUS 
EVONYMUS 
COLORATUS. (Purple Leaf Creeping Euonymus). A pur- 
ple leaf from E. Radicans. This plant carries a rich 
green color throughout the summer and in the autumn 
turns to a purplish-red color which remains with it 
until spring. A wonderful plant for mass planting on 
banks and on stone-work. 15-18 in. 50¢ each. 
PATENS. (Sieboldi). A spreading evergreen shrub with 
bright green foliage which carries the rich green color 
throughout the year. Best. used in group planting and 
is an ideal plant for border work. 15-18 in. 75c; 18-24 
RADICANS. This is the common evergreen Euonymus 
used so much for covering banks and for use on stone 
or brick “as wherever the branches touch small clinging 
holdfasts are produced which makes this an ideal plant 
wherever it is used. 12-15 in. 75c; 15-18 in. $1.00. 
VEGETUS. (Big Leaf Wintercreeper). Bushy with round 
dull green leaves. This plant is a sight in winter when 
it is covered with its bright scarlet fruit. 9-12 in. 75c; 
15-18 in. $1.00; 18-24 in. $1.50. 
MAHONIA 
AQUIFOLIA. (Oregon Holly Grape). Another very at- 
tractive plant with holly-like leaves. This plant blooms 
with clusters of bright yellow flowers in the spring, fol- 
lowed by handsome clusters of shining blue berries which 
look like miniature grapes. 15-18 in. $2.00; 18-24 in. 
