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FERNS 
For cool moist areas under trees or in sheltered spots on the north sides of walls or buildings, ferns 
are ideal. We grow about 25 of the better varieties. Combine them with begonias, primroses, saxilragas, 
cyclamen and other shade-loving flowering plants—they will lend a true aristocratic touch to your garden. 
PRICES: Gal. containers, all varieties, except Tree Ferns, $1.00. Woodwardia, 5-gal. containers, $3.25. 
Tree Fern, 2-gal. containers, $4.50. 
GROUND COVERS 
Ajuga reptans. An indispensable ground cover for shaded 
locations as it will flourish under trees where grass will not 
grow. The plant roots as it grows, spreading a thick carpet 
of medium sized bronzy-green-leaves. In spring a generous 
sprinkling of 2-inch blue spikes provide an added attraction. 
Flats of 100 plants, $4.50. 
ORNAMENTAL STRAWBERRY 
Fragaria chiloensis. This handsome glossy green cover is 
being used quite extensively because of its hardiness and 
pleasing all year appearance. It spreads rapidly and thor- 
oughly and requires little attention except watering. In 
spring it is almost hidden by countless thousands of small 
single snowy white flowers. From October until March we 
can supply well rooted divisions bare root at $3.50 per hun- 
dred; $22.50 per thousand. Flats of 100 plants, $5.00. 
Gazania splendens. Bears from spring until winter great 
quantities of attractive orange or yellow flowers. Flats of 
100 plants, $4.50. 
Helxine soleiroli. Baby’s Tears. A moss-like plant with 
round minute leaves that quickly forms a bright green mat 
in any shaded area. Enjoys moisture. Hardy. Flats, $4.50. 
Hedera. Ivy. See page 26. 
Lantana sellowiana. Trailing Lantana. Masses of cheerful 
lavender bloom from early summer until winter. Drought re- 
sistant. Prune severely in February. Plant 2 ft. apart. Gal. 
containers, 75c; flats of about 100 plants, $6.50. 
HARDIEST COVER FOR BANKS 
Mesembryanthemum rosea. Pink Ice Plant. For protect- 
ing steep banks or for covering hot dry areas this plant is 
unequalled. It spreads its moss-like runners rapidly, rooting 
as it travels and requires a minimum of moisture. Pink flowers 
in spring. Hardy. Flats of about 100 plants, $4.50. 
Trachelospermum jasminoides. Star Jasmine. See page 27. 
Vinca major. Trailing Myrtle. Flourishes in sun or shade, 
on steep banks and in other difficult locations. Glossy ever- 
green foliage. Happy blue flowers. Hardy. Plant 1 to 2 ft. 
apart. Strong divisions from October to March, $7.50 per 
hundred; $55.00 per thousand. 


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