Evergreen Shrubs of Medium Height for Shady Locations 

AUCUBA 
This plant group contains the aristocrats of all the plant 
groups and is headed by the CAMELLIAS and DAPHNES. These 
plants used in conjunction with the plants listed as LOW Grow- 
ing Shade plants will give a profusion of color for several months 
in the Spring. In planting use plenty of PEAT MOSS, and fer- 
tilize with ACID PLANT FOOD after the blooming season has 
passed. (DON’T fertilize DAPHNES.) Average hzight 4-6 ft. 
ANDROMEDA, Lily of the Valley Bush 
Pieris japonica. Low compact evergreen. Small pointed dzep 
green leaves, bronzy when new and graceful drooping clusters 
of white bell-shaped flowers in spring. Priced from $3.50. 
AUCUBA, Gold Dust Plant 
Aucuba japonica variegata. Slow growing plant for shaded places 
or tubs. The large glossy pointed leaves are spotted or speckled 
with gold and bright red berries. Give plenty of water. Grows in 
the deepest shade where other plants fail. Plant in groups, using 
at least one male plant. Gallon container $1.00, 5-galion con- 
tainer $3.00. 
CAMELLIAS 
See complete list, pages 24 and 25. 
CHOISYA, Mexican Orange 
Choisya ternata. Bright green neat foliage; a shrub of good 
proportions, easy to grow in sun or shade. Clusters of fragrant 
white flowers almost continuously. Gallon container $1.00. Balled 
plants from $3.00. 
COPROSMA 
Coprosma baueri. Unique round highly polished dark green 
leaves cover this medium-size shrub. Useful in foundation 
planting. Not much for flowers but the little orange berries are 
attractive. Does better in sea-coast districts. Gallon container 
85c, 5-gallon container $2.50. 
DAPHNE 
Daphne odora. Dense low shrub with fine evergreen foliage and 
clusters of exquisitely fragrant waxy white or pink flowers from 
January to March. Good drainage is necessary. Full sun, coastal 
areas, partial to full shade in warmer regions. Gallon containe; 
$1.25, balled and burlapped $3.50 up. 
KALMIA, Mountain Laurel 
Kalmia latifolia. Related to the Rhododendron and making an 
ideal companion plant in plantings of Rhododendrons and 
Azaleas.. Dainty small pink and white flowers in large clusters. 
Balled and burlapped $4.50. 
MAHONIA, Oregon Grape 
Mahonia aquifolium. Medium size shrub with bronzy holly- 
like leaves. Rich yellow flowers in spring followed by bluish 
grape-like berries. Gallon container $1.00, 5-gallon container 
SZeioe 
OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus aquifolium. Excellent holly-leaved shrub with dark 
green leaves, making one of the finest foliage plants for shade. 
Leaves similar to English Holly but smaller. Gallon container 
$1.00, 5-gallon container $3.00. 
RAPHIOLEPIS (Also see page 4.) 
Raphiolepis indica rosea, Pink Indian Hawthorn. A new va- 
riety with bright pink flowers and neat glossy foliage. Exception- 
ally fine for low plantings. Gallon container $1.50, balled $3.50. 
SKIMMIA 
Skimmia japonica. One of the best evergreen shrubs, leathery 
medium green laurel-like leaves, small white flowers followed 
by coral red berries. Groups well with Rhododendron, Azaleas 
and Kalmia. Priced from $3.50. 
VIBURNUM (Also see pages 15 and 18.) 
Viburnum suspensum, Sandankwa. Medium size shrub with lush 
foliage; white to rose pink flowers and scarlet berries. Slow 
growth and attractive either as a specimen or hedge. Gallon con- 
tainer 85c, 5-gallon container $2.75. 

SKIMMIA 


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