
Photo: Pieris floribunda [low] 
and Japonica (tall). 
KALMIA latifolia (Mountain Laurel) 
—8 ft. Zone III. The best evergreen 
shrub in the north. Compact, with 
firm thick leaves. A show of pinky 
white in June. Acid, humus, damp, 
loose soil. (See also page 8.) 
*12 in. B&B, 5 for $5.50, 100 $95.00 
18 in. B&B, $4, 10 $30, 100 $275 
LAUROCERASUS - schipkaensis 
(Hardy English Laurel—6 ft. Zone V. 
A gorgeous evergreen shrub, with 
dark green leaves. White flower 
spikes in May. Very easily grown. 
*3-in. pots, 10 for $10.00, 100 $90.00 
12 to 15 in. B&B, $3.00, 5 for $12.00 
LEUCOTHOE catesbaei (Drooping 
Leucothoe)—4 ft. Zone IV. Evergreen 
with large leaves, bronzed and pur- 
pled in winter. Acid, humus, shade. 
White, fragrant, May. (See also page 
8.) 
12 to 15 in. B&B, 5 for $5.50, 100 $95.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B, $4.00, 5-fopspilonia 
MAHONIA aquifolium (Oregon 
Holly-grape)—5 ft.- Zone V. Holly- 
like evergreen leaf. Yellow in May, 
purplish “grape” in August. Dry, 
part shade. 
*4 to 6 in. X, 25 for $7.00, 100 $25.00 
12 in. B&B, $3.00, 5 for $12.50 
OSMANTHUS aquifolium (Holly- 
leaved Myrtle)—Zone VI. 6 ft. Ever- 
green shrub. Tolerant, useful foliage 
plant. 
18 in. B&B, $4.50, 10 $40.00, 100 $375.0) 
