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for shady places where grass is not satisfactory 
There’s no need to despair over making attractive the shady places 
under trees and other places where grass won't grow. Here are several 
plants that are ideal for just such. situations. 
Once established they will spread quickly, last indefinitely and re- 
quire practically no care. Although primarily foliage plants, some have 
blooms. The Myrtle, for instance, is sprinkled in the early spring with 
blue or white flowers. 
Any of these ground coverings can be planted either in the spring or 
fall. Let us know the amount of ground you want to cover, and we'll 
gladly advise how many of any of the plants are needed. 

HARDY BALTICA AND ENGLISH IVY 
The famous English Ivy with its familiar evergreen, glossy foliage, 
requires winter protection in cold sections of the country where it is 
exposed to chilly winds on open walls. It can, however, be planted 
with, perfect safety as a ground cover or as an edging to flower beds 
anywhere. Gracilis is perfectly hardy and we recommend its use on 
the north side and west side of buildings and walls or in shady places 
or as a ground cover under trees in dense shade. The 2%2-inch pot 
plants offered are very economical. 
ENGLISH IV Y—Hedera helix 
A lovely vine as well as a splendid ground cover. Its beautiful shiny 
leaves make a wonderful ground cover in densest shade. 
5-in. pot plants, 30 in. high Each 75c, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
Plants from 21%-in. pots Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00, 1000 $185.00 
For ground covering the 21-inch pot plants are recommended and 
should be spaced 8 inches apart. 
BALTICA IV Y—Hedera helix gracilis 
Identical in habit with the English Ivy, but with foliage not as large 
and more cut; a most graceful vine; perfectly hardy and a splendid 
evergreen vine on walls with north or west exposures, also an excellent 
ground cover. 
Each 75c, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
5-in. pot plants, 30 in. high 
Plants from 214-in. pots Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00, 1000 $185.00 
For ground covering the 24-inch pot plants are recommended and 
should be spaced 8 inches apart. 
EUONYMUS KEWENSIS 
This is the miniature “Evergreen Bittersweet,” a delightfully effective 
small vinelike creeper. Everyone who sees it appreciates its value and 
charm as a ground cover. Of fine texture, perfect for covering ground 
around small statues or small pools or anywhere a plant of small propor- 
tions is’ required. Rich, dark green fcliage all year round and hardy as an 
oak. Does excellently in s.ade or full sun. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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PACHISTIMA CANBYI 
This small holly-leaved prostrate little evergreen shrub spreads about 
18 inches. Several planted together make a perfectly charming ground 
cover. It grows equally well in sun or shade and is hardy anywhere. Be- 
cause of its ease of culture and fine habit without any care, it is rapidly 
becoming first choice as a cover for graves as well as in small shady places 
in the garden. As a ground cover, plants should be spaced 6 inches apart. 
See page 135 for illustration. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
\ AJUGA - Bugle 
Satisfactory in both sunny or shady places. Dwarf, creeping peren- 
nials. The leaves are a rich shiny green, and the shoots more or less 
creeping. Excellent plants for edging or carpeting bare spots. Suit- 
able for sun or shade. 
*Genevensis 
Grows 3 to 4 inches high, with deep blue flowers in May and June. It is 
an excellent plant for ground covering and makes a good ground carpet 
for bulbs, such as Snowdrops and Grape Hyacinths, which may be 
planted under its foliage. As a. ground cover, plants should be spaced 
8 inches apart. Of rapid growth and spreading fast. 
Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00, 1000 $175.00 
Polygonum Reynoutria (Dwarf Polygonum) 
This handsome ground cover was introduced a few years ago by Amos 
Perry, one of England’s oldest and best known plantsmen. It is of easy 
culture, very hardy, and establishes itself quite rapidly from underground 
runners. It does best in full sun and its pale green foliage turns brilliant 
red in the autumn. Height is between 4 to 6 inches, and in the fall pro- 
duces numerous airy pink sprays of flowers not unlike those of the “Silver 
Lace Vine.’’ The buds are deep red, adding much to its charm. One of the 
best ground covers for sunny places where Vinca and Pachysandra would 
not be satisfactory. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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