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3ROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS CONTINUED 
FIRETHORN Laland’s. (Pyracaniha lalandi). A piciuresque 
large and fast erect growing plant, very showy in fall 
with its abundance of orange berries. White flowers in 
spring and attractive evergreen foliage make it desirable 
ihe year round. 4-5 ft. $4.50, 5-6 ft. $5.50, 6-8 ft. $7.50. 
FIRETHORN Chinese. (Pyracantha yunnanensis). A gorgeous 
sight all winter long is this Firethorn with its profusion 
of bright red berries and evergreen foliage. A large srub, 
grows rapidly, as broad as tall. Not hardy north of Vir- 
ginia. 22% ft. $3.50, 242-3 ft. $4.50, 3-4 ft. $6.00, 4-5 ft. 
$7.50. 
C:ARDENIA Florida. (Cape Jessamine). The old-fashioned 
southern Evergreen shrub with large shiny green leaves, 
white, waxy roselike and very fragrant flowers. Not har- 
dy north of Virginia. 18-24 inches $4.00, 2-2% ft. $5.00, 
2¥2-3 ft. $6.00, 3-32 ft. Broad $7.50. 
HOLLY Amorican. (ilex Opaca). Nursery grown plants that 
are branched to the ground, with roots close to the plant, 
so it can be transplanted successfully. 242-3 ft. $3.00, 3- 
3% ft. $4.00, 342-4 ft. $5.00, 4-42 ft. $6.50, 474-5 ft. $7.50. 
Selected berried plants at 33 1/3 % additional. 
HOLLY Burford. (Ilex cornuta burfordi). Glossy thick green 
foliage on a compact shrub is enough to make this a 

most outstanding evergreen, but it bears plenty of very. 
large holly berres as well. Tihe finest hardy broad-leaved 
vergreen in existence, in our opinion. 142-2 ft. $4.50, 2- 
Q¥z tt. $6.00, 2%4-3 ft. $7.50. 
HOLLY Chinese. (Ilex cornuta). Broad, mound-shaped shrubs 
with leaves similar to native holly, except ihey are very 
glossy deep green. Large red berries, making it one of 
ihe most attractive broad-leaved evergreens. 2-2” ft. 
_ 6:00, 22-3 ft $7.50, 3-342 ft. $9.00. 
HOLLY Crenata. (Japanese). Very fine, hardy evergreens 
with foliage similar to boxwood and black berries. These 
varieties are valuable for foundation planting, as they 
have such a good texture, and stay green all winter. 
May be kept in bounds readily by pruning. Practically 
free of insect pests and diseases. We offer ithe following 
varieties: 
Cenvex-leaf. (Ilex crenata convexa). Very small convex- 
form leaves. 15-18 inches $2.50, 18-24 inches $3.50. 
Litile-leaf. (I. c. microphylla). Small leafed variety. Plant 
usually pyramidal in shape. 15-18 in. $2.50, 18-24 in. 
$3.50, 2-272 ft. $5.00. 
Round-leaf. (I. c. rotundifolia). Roundish leaves, Plant 
somewhat spherical in form. 15-18 inches $2.50, 18-24 
inches $3.50, 2-2¥ ft. $5.00. 
JASMINE Florida. (Jasminum floridum). Graceful, low spread- 
ing shrub with small yellow buds all summer. Holds its 
leaves in mild winters. 2-3 ft. $2.00. 




LAUREL Cherry. (Laurocerasus caroliniana). Fast grower 
with light fresh green leaves. Can readily be kept trim- 
med into a formal pyramid. Thrives best where it is not 
too cold in winter. 342-4 ft. $4.00, 4-4% ft. $5.00, 4%-5 
ft. $6.00; 5-6 ft. $7.50; 6-7 ft. $10.00; 7-8 ft. $12.50. 
LAUREL Schipka. (Laurocerasus schipkaensis reynvani). 
Dwarf English Laurel. Bright, green foliage on a slow 
jyrowing hardy shrub of spreading form, becoming mound 
shaped. More hardy against cold than Cherry Laursi. 
15-118 in. $2550, 2-274. ft. $4.00, 22-3 ft. $5.00. 
LAURESTINA (Viburum tinus). A Southern shrub of rapid 
growth, dense with handsome foliage and white blos- 
soms in winter and early spring if not too cold. 15-18 in. 
_ $2.50, 1472-2 ft. $3.50. 
LIGUSTRUM Japanese. (Ligustrum Japonicum). A very rapid 
grower with large leaves. Useful for mass and back- 
ground planting. Blue-black berries in the fall. 4-5 ft. 
$3.00, 5-6 ft. $4.00, 6-7 ft. $5.00. 
LIGUSTRUM Wakx-leaved. (Ligustrum Lucidum). The pop- 
ular glossy bottlegreen shrub that grows rapidly and 
flourishes under almost any circumstances. Excellent for 
foundation, hedge and screen planting. 1%-2 ft. $2.50, 
DOE ke, SSO, DAs) 1 BAS, GEES his GS. 50. 
LIGUSTRUM Crinky-leaved. (Ligustrum lucidum recurvi- 
folium). A more handsome variety because of density of 
growth and wavy margins of the leaves which give a 
more glossy appearance. 114-2 ft. $3.00, 2-242 ft. $4.00, 
DE ie, HO), BESZA ke, NOW, SPA4k ae GVO: 
LIGUSTRUM Erect Wax-leaved. (Ligustrum Lucidum erecta). 
A taller and less spreading variety of Lucidum, with 
branches ascending. 242-3 ft. $4.00, 3-3% ft. $5.00, 314.4 
ft. $6.00. 
LONICERA Nitida. (Box Honeysuckle). A dainty low grow- 
ing shrub with tiny glossy leaves and an informal 
appearance. Excellent under windows. 15-18 in. $2.00 
1%-2 ft. $3.00. 
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BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS CONTINUED 
MAHONIA Japonica. (Shade-lover). Interesting shrub of 
upright growth for shady locations. Glossy, spiny-toothed 
dark green leaves resemble those of native holly. Yellow 
flowers in clusters in early spring, followed by dark blue 
berries. 15-18 in. $2.50, 142-2 ft. $3.50. 
NANDINA Domestica. (Heavenly Bamboo of China). The 
popular reed-like shrub that bears great clusters of red 
berries in winter. The foliage also turns red in the fall 
and is retained all winter. 15-18 in. $2.00, 174-2 ft. $2.50, 
DOA SS 00) 2228 tt, 4.00) 3-72 ti oorOOs 
CSMANTHUS Holly-Leaf. (Osmanthus aquifolium). Dark 
glossy green leaves closely resembling holly, make this 
c most attractive plant. Will withstand shade and roots. 
Old plants have attractive white flowers in the fall. 2-2’ 
ft. $4.00, 2%-3 ft. $5.00, 3-3%2 ft. $6.00, 3’4-4 ft. $7.50. 
OSMANTHUS Fortunei. Similar to the Holly-leaf variety, but 
ihe leaves are much larger. Very attractive. 14-2 ft. $3.00, 
2-2¥2 ft. $4.00, 244-3 ft. $5.00, 3-3% ft. $6.00, 342-4 ft. $7.59. 
PHOTINIA Serrulata. (low). Large Shrub. New growih in 
spring is red like a bloom as it comes from the bud. 
Large crinkly leaves later turn -ronzy green; old plants 
have profusion of red berries. Grows well in any soil 
ond in difficult situations. 2-3 ft. $4.50, 3-4 ft. $6.00. 
VIBURNUM Burkwoodi. A new variety of fragrant Vibur- 
num, similar to the popular Caresi but differing in that 
at least some of the foliage is retained in winter. Clusters 
of white flowers in the spring. 2-3 ft. $5.00, 3-4 ft. $6.50; 
4-5 ft. $8.00. 


Coniferous Evergreens 
ARBORVITAE, American. (or Occidental). Because of their 
varied forms, these evergreens are valuable in any 
landscape. They are hardy against cold, and have a 
rich deep green color. Foliage is in somewhat flat fronds 
which are placed horizontally. 
AMERICAN (Thuja occidentalis). A broad pyramidal form, 
with pointed top. This is the parent from which many 
new varieties have sprung - it is still a favorite for 
foundation, hedge, screen, and background plantings. 
May brown slightly during a cold winter, but new 
growth in spring is bright green. Later the foliage 
turns deep green. 2-2¥2 ft. $2.50, 274-3 ft. $3.50, 3-3¥2 ft. 
$4.50. 
GLOBE (Thuja occidentalis globosa). Beautiful round 
globes, retaining this form without trimming. Very 
useful under windows, at steps, corners, and in ceme- 
tery lots. 12-14 in, $1.75, 14-16 in. $2.00, 16-18 in. $2.59, 
Le 21 in. 23,00) 
PYRAMIDAL (Thuja occidentalis pyramidalis). Much ad- 
mired beautiful columnar Evergreen. Excellent for 
accent planting. 242-3 ft. $3.50, 3-3% ft. $4.50. 
ARBORVITAE Oriental. (Thuja orientalis). Varieties cf 
Oriental Arbodvitae will thrive in any soil that is fairly 
well drained and provided with sufficient moisture. 
Particularly suited to the warmest locations in which 
evergreens must be placed. Do not brown in winter like 
the American varieties. Foliage is in flat vertically placed 
fronds. 
BERCKMAN’S GOLDEN (Thuja criental aurea nana). Very 
dwarf, slow growing, with bright golden foliage, good 
winter color. Requires very little pruning to maintain 
its formal, compact shape. Lovely in form and texture. 
15°18) im: $2.50) 27293 ft) $5.00, 732372 tt. Se.00) 
BONITA (Thuja oriental bonita). Dwarf, slow grower, 
almost round with slightly pointed top. Green color 
which is held all winter makes Bonita Arborvitae 
outstanding among the globe-shaped Evergreens. 2-212 
ft. $4.50. 
COMPACTA (Thuja oriental compacta). Very handsome, 
compact, broad growing variety, usually round rather 
than pointed on top. 2-2% ft. $3.00, 242-3 ft. $3.50. 
CYPRESS Orienial. (Chamaecyparis). This group is widely 
used because of the gracefulness and beauty of foliage. 
All varieties will thrive in any fertile, not too hot soil, 
and will respond to clipping readily. 
HINOKI DWARF. (Chamaecyparis obtusa nana). Inter- 
esting gnarled-looking rich green foliage which holds 
its color entire year. Among the best of dwarf Ever- 
greens. 12-15 in. $4.00, 15-18 in. $5.00. 
PLUME, GOLDEN. (Chamaecyparis pisifera plumosa 
curea). Very useful Evergreen with graceful plumelike 
fronds of green tipped with gold. Large grower, but can 
be kept in bounds by regular shearing. 1%-2 ft. $3.00, 
POVO ie SA OO) 21228 tte S500: 
THREAD BRANCHED. (Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera). 
Slow growing broad pyramidal variety of Cypress 
with foliage in graceful drooping threads. Will not grow 
too large if not sheared for several years, but shearing 
enhances the beauty of the plant. 1%-2 ft. $3.00, 2-2% 
ft. $4.00, 242-3 ft. $5.00. 
