GRO 
J N D VINCA (The Myrtle) 

7 er The most satisfactory, showy, trouble-free of 
C © V Ee Ke yy) all ground covers. The leaf is small, shiny, dark 
“a green all year round. Even in full shade, the 
leaves grow thickly. It spreads by underground 
Prevent Erosion on Steep Banks roots. To be sure of coverage within (say) 2 
years, we recommend spacing 18 in. apart. There 
“UR, 
are blue flowers, showy and cheerful, all spring 
long and the plant will grow and thrive in any 
soil including barren sand or clay banks. Plant- 
Steep slopes can be put into grass and mowed. 
But it is constant work and worry. The following 
plants do the job better. There are almost no ing—Ciumps come tied compactly. Untie and 
maintenance problems. Four are inclined to get spread out when planting. 
out of hand: Hedera, Lonicera, Rose and Vinca. (295) (100) (1000) 
They can, however, be rigorously pruned with- Strong clumps $4.00 $12.00 $90.00 
out the least harm. 

Ground Cover Specials 
Eventually one plant will cover a large 
area, but on banks it is important to get 
the soil held quickly. We suggest bad 
steeps be planted 18 inches apart each 
way—gentler slopes 2 feet, except as 
noted below: 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis 
Tolerant in poor soil and shade. Set 3 to each 
SQutt: (25). 400). 91000) 
Rooted cuttings..... Me ee) e005. SOL00 
Asstd. field-grown. .$4.00 12.50 95.00 
ROSE wichuriana (Memorial Rose) 
Branches grow quickly, droop and root. Thick- 
set effect. Best in sun. 
1 Qito 1 8aneiS:. ae O00 R19 OOimeat15.00 
CALLUNA vulgaris (Heather) 
In sunny, windy, loose soils. 
PET Nelo bao oa bon W350) 2755 Ome 50.00 PACHYSANDRA Makes a 6-inch carpet. 

LONICERA japonica (Honeysuckle) 
Sun or shade. Any soil. Vigorous. 
zyr. lightaa.- 1 Rae eS OG © 27.50 
121s inex oe 5.00 15.00 120.00 
A HONEYSUCKLE bank scents the air for a hundred yards around. 
WILDTHYME (Thymus Serpyllum) 
A mat in sun or light shade that entirely blankets 
the ground. Evergreen. Can be walked on. 
Hardy to Zone III. Set 12 inches apart. 
Sturdy plantsees. 772 5.00 16:00." 120:00 
HEDERA baltica (Hardy English Ivy) 
Fine ground cover, in shade or sun. Does not 
climb readily. 
2 4-in: DOtse a amie 6.00 22.00 ~ 170:00 
2=iNis POLS. yee ae 11.00 40.00 350.00 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi (Bearberry) 
Low matting evergreen. Best cover for sandy 
banks—succeeds even on sea-shore. Sun, drain. 
Potssrowinieees aoe 5 for $3.50; 100 $55.00. 

