Selected GROUND COVERS 
Sent Prepaid. 
Plant these in the bare spots of your lawn where grass just doesn’t seem to grow. Put them 
around trunks of trees and on banks that wash. All are very fast growing and require a 
minimum of care; fine in deep shade. 
EVERGREEN BITTERSWEET 
HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE. See Vines, page 18. 
(Euonymus) Not Prepaid. 
Radicans (Wintercreeper). A fine, spreading ever- POLYGONUM 
green vine. Very glossy leaves, compactly mat- Dwarf Reynoutria. A new ground cover that has 
ting; pink fruit. Great for covering rocky banks, proved to be one of the finest. A neat speci- 
rough walls, tree trunks, etc. men, it is decorative all year. Becomes estab- 
Radicans colorata (Red-Leaf Wintercreeper). Large, lished quickly, making a bed that is more like 
round, glossy leaves and rapid spreading growth many small shrubs planted close together than 
rooting every place it touches the ground. Good a vine. The pleasing green foliage edged and 
Evergreen Bittersweet—Euonymus 

for retaining difficult banks or as a low growing 
vine, either in sun or partial shade. Dark green 
foliage turns bronzy red during autumn and in 
the winter. Prices above 2 varieties: 9 to 12 in., 
each 50c; 3 for $1.25; 10, $3.50. 15 to 18 in., each 
85c; 3, $2.25; 10, $6.00. 
PACHYSANDRA 
Terminalis (Spurge). Considered the most satisfac- 
tory ground cover. Widely used in shady loca- 
tions and rockeries, as it forms a dense carpet 
that is glossy green the year round. Also makes 
a very neat, clipped, dwarf edging. 6 to 8 inches 
high. Heavy field-grown, $1.75 for 10; $3.50 for 
25; $10.75 for 100. 
veined red, turns a briliant red in the fall. Fra- 
grant, pink sprays of flowers and the even more 
decorative seed clusters, appear in early fall and 
hang on for a long period. Enjoys a light, sunny 
position. Grows 4 to 6 inches high. 50c each; 
$1.35 for 3; $3.75 for 10. 
MYRTLE (Vinca) 
Minor. <A trailing, evergreen ground cover used 
widely in shady places. Will thrive where many 
another plant will not grow. Small, thick, glossy 
green leaves and blue flowers. Spreads rapidly. 
Plant from 8 to 12 inches apart. Two-year field- 
grown, $1.65 for 10; $3.25 for 25; $10.00 for 100. 
Bowles’ Variety. (Improved.) A new va- 
riety having runners which do not 
brown off. Leaves of stronger texture. 
Flowers are large; bright Eleanor-blué, 
produced in wild profusion in early 
spring with a sprinkling of bloom all 
summer. Strong plants, $2.00 for 10; 
$4.25 for 25; $15.00 for 100. 
Minor Alba. The rare white-flowered form 
of the common Myrtle. Excellent foliage. 
$1.50 for 5; $6.50 for 25; $22.00 for 100. 
WINTERGREEN 
One of the most attractive ground covers 
known, for use with evergreens, Rhodo- 
dendrons, and Azaleas. Glossy, thick 
green leaves hold their bright coloring 
the year round. In the spring they are 
plentifully supplied with dainty white 
flowers and in the late summer and fall 
with attractive, fragrant, red berries. The 
leaves and berries are highly valued for 
A mat of glistening emerald-green foliage, profusely set with ruby-like double flowers for many weeks medicinal use as well as for flavor. Plant 
during the spring season. Here is the ultimate in ground cover and low border plants. The foliage is false aneres Suey igead epe de 8 
even more beautiful and compact than other Myrtles. It thrives in either full sun or shade. Grows rapidly sun, but prefer shade. 6 inches. Clumps, 
to form a solid mass. May be trimmed at the edges to formal shapes, but its uniform height requires no 
85c for 3; $2.45 for 10. 
trimming. Ultimate height about 4 inches. For quick effect, plant 15 inches apart. $2.00 for 5; $8.75 
Bee BROADLEAF EVERGREENS = 
Collect. 
EVERGREEN BITTERSWEET (Euonymus) 
Glossy Wintercreeper (Radicans carrierei). Shiny, thick, heavy leaves. Forms a fine broad 
bush, or bushy vine. May be trained into many lovely shapes and forms. Excellent for 
a low hedge. Bears round pink fruits with orange-red coats in autumn. 9 to 12 in., 
50 each; $1.25 for 3; $3.50 foc 10. 15 to 18 in., 85c each; $2.25 for 3; $6.00 for 10. 
HARDY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS HOLLY (Ilex opaca) 
Everyone wants ‘Christmas Holly” in their gardens, but to date, the cost of large plants 
has been prohibitive to many. To meet this situation, Cole offers fine 3-year-old trees which 
will grow to larger size. As these plants are unisexual, the female only bearing the fruit, 
we recommend that you plant a minimum of 3 plants in a group within 5 feet of each 
other, if certain fruiting is desired. Fine 8- to 12-inch, husky field plants, $1.00 each; $2.50 
for 3. 15 to 18 in., heavy field-grown, B&B, $2.75 each; 2 for $4.90. 
OREGON HOLLYGRAPE (Mahonia) 
Fine, holly-like leaves, shiny, large, metallic looking; 
bronzy red in autumn. In spring, large clustens of yel- 
low flowers appear, followed by frosty blue fruit in 
July, which lasts well into the fall. One of the most 
attractive evergreens and very easy to grow. 12 to 15 
in., 85c each; $2.15 for 3. 
SPECIAL OFFER OF RHODODENDRONS 
Catawba Rhododendrons. Crimson buds open to huge 
clusters of lavender-pink flowers in late May. Dense, 
glossy green foliage. Healthy plants, 12 to 15 inches, 
grow to 5 ft. $1.45 for 2; $3.25 for 5; $5.90 for 10. 
Carolina Rhododendrons. Dwarf growing; blooms when 
very young. A mass of light, pure pink flowers in 
June. Blooms very 
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Rhododendron 

Worth $5.00 

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