EVERGREEN HEDGE 
GROUND COVERS 
SPRING 1946 
NORDSTROM NURSERIES 
GALLITZIN, PENNA. 
(Prepaid unless otherwise stated) 

AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya occidentalis) Well known. Foliage very soft and flexible 
dark green color. Stands trimming well and is widely used for small and large 
hedges. Grows anywhere except in dry locations. For hedges set plants 8 to 12 in. 
apart, water well and mulch heavily. 3 to 5 in.Seedlings, 100 for $2.80 
4 to 8 inch transplants.well branched. 25 for $3.25; 100 for $12.00 
BEE ACen = Hele vio site sisaiseiciniesice (OO LOD $4. 00% LOO for S19 600 
CANADA HEMLOCK (Tsuga canadensis) Well known evergreen of graceful, pleasing habit. 
Perfectly hardy. Foliage is attractive with short needles. Lends itself well to 
shearing and makes a fine hedge. Grows anywhere except in very dry soils. Set 
plants 8 to 12 inches apart, water well and mulch eke 
BPR OV AANA AGCOIINE SE) ols.nsns ss od «ie 5 ae Wen he -100 for $3.00 
8 to 12 inch heavy branched aate: 25 for $4. 95; 100 for$19.00 
6 to 10 inch.Lighter than above.... 25 for $2.35 100 for $9.00 
BEARBERRY (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) A lovely low trailing evergreen plant that 
withstands any degree of cold. Has roundish, dark green leaves and large red 
berries. Grows in thick masses. Considered by some to be the best ground cover. 
Set plants 6 to 12 inches apart, cover two inches deep and tamp down tight. Water 
and mulch. Thrives in any light soil,sim or shade.Best in partial shade.Acid soil. 
Rooted layers. 6 to 12 inches. 25 for $2.95; 100 for $10.75 
HALLS HONEYSUCKIE. (Lonicera halliana) A sturdy vine for banks and hillsides and 
is much used for that purpose. Leaves dark glossy green, flowers small ,numerous 
and very fragrant. Also used effectively on trellises and makes a dense screen 
to fifteen feet. Semi evergreen. For ground cover plant 12 to 24 inches apart. 
Six extra heavy plants $1.00. Select No.1 field grown, three or more 
12 to 20 inch leads, $11.25 per 100.(Lighter grade $48 per 1000 not prepaid) 
BITTER SWEET (Celastrus scandens) Hardy, rapid growing vine used as a rough cover 
for banks, stumps & fences. Light green foliage with scarlet berries in orange 
coats in the fall.Thrives anywhere but does best on northern exposures. 
12 to 18 inch well rooted divisions 25 for $2.25; ©100 for $7.75 
VINCA MINOR (Common periwinkle or trailing myrtle) Hardy evergreen ,excellent 
ground cover. Requires little or no care. Waxy leaves with blue flowers. 
Well rooted plants 25 for 32.95; 100 for $9.75 
For mulching plants use. MiL-LO Peat. Light, fluffy sedge peat,humus & plant food. 
Two bushel Bag,Wt-about 45 lbs.$1.75; 10 bags $12.50. Not prepaid. 
