Unusual Plants 
for Cdging and 
Low HFtedges 
VIBURNUM OPULUS NANUM 
The Hedge Viburnum. A dwarf, stubby 
plant never over two feet high, particu- 
larly well adapted for edgings and 
hedges in wet or heavy clay ground 
where it is difficult for other plants to 
thrive. Does well in light shade. It is 
extremely hardy. Can be clipped or left 
natural as desired. In either case it 
grows into a fine compact and low hedge 
which requires no care. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 
100 $40.00, 1000 $350.00 
(250 plants or more at 1000 rate) 
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PACHISTIMA CANBYI 
A choice dwarf compact evergreen shrub 
of inestimable value. Superb as an ever- 
green edging to flower beds or borders 
for walks. Perfect in front of evergreen 
plantings. Spreads to about 18 inches in 
diameter and never grows over 8 inches 
in height. May be trimmed or left nat- 
ural. Withstands 20 below zero and foli- 
age’ does not burn or discolor during 
winter. Does well in sun and light shade. 
Charming as a ground cover in small 
places where the usual kinds would be 
out of scale. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 
100 $40.00, 1000 $350.00 
(250 plants or more at 1000 rate) 
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TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS 
Shrublike plant of moderate growth. Has 
shrublike, shiny, dark leaves. Glossy green 
foliage resembling dwarf boxwood, may 
be used in place of boxwood where the 
latter is not hardy; can be clipped to 
suit any height up to 12 inches. Plant in 
fall or early spring, 6 inches apart, in full 
sun. Excellent edging to flower beds. 
Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75 
100 $25.00, 1000 $225.00 
(250 plants or more at 1000 rate) 
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SALIX PURPUREA NANA 
Dwarf Blue-leaf Arctic Willow. Discov- 
ered north of the Arctic Circle. A charm- 
ing low-growing Willow excellently suit- 
ed for edgings. Grows anywhere in wet 
or heavy soils where other plants perish. 
It is able to withstand the lowest tem- 
peratures encountered in this country, is 
of easy culture. Just the plant for low 
edgings, around beds or along walks in 
difficult soils or localities. The foliage is 
a lovely gray-blue-green. Can be clipped 
for formal effects or left natural as de- 
sired. Should be planted about 8 inches 
apart. May also be grown.as single speci- 
mens in the rock garden. 
Each 55c, Doz. $4.50, 
100 $25.00, 1000 $225.00 
(250 plants or more at 1000 rate) 
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