




GROUND COVER VINES 
These vines are recommended for planting on places where due to shade or unfavorable 
soil conditions nothing else will thrive. Plant them 3 ft. apart each way. 
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HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera halliana). 
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Per 10 
$ 6.00 
Each 
$ .80 
Per 100 
$45.00 
One of the most popular ground covers, also 
frequently grown over fences. Exceedingly fragrant buff flowers which attract bees and 
humming birds. The foliage is almost evergreen and keeps its deep green color until 
early spring. 
VIRGINIA CREEPER (Ampelopsis quinquefolia). 
A splendid ground cover, especially on 
sandy soils where no other vegetation will grow. Unsurpassed in beauty by any other 
vine in autumn when the leaves turn to the most vivid tones of crimson,: scarlet and 
orange. 
EVERGREENS 
Our Evergreens are well shaped specimens, transplanted several times, with an excel- 
lent root system, wrapped in sphagnum moss. Planting instructions accompany every ship- 
ment. Upright kinds are measured by height, spreading kinds by width. 
These plants create an immediate effect. Plant them for year-around beauty. 
AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (Thuya occiden- 
talis). Upright tree, excellent for hedges. 
Can be trimmed to form a dense screen. 
Maturity height (if allowed to grow un- 
trimmed) 30 ft. 18-24 in. $2.50 Each. 
AUSTRIAN PINE (Pinus nigra austriaca). A 
fast growing pine with exceedingly long, 
strong and very dark green needles. 
Most attractive as specimen on the lawn. 
Maturity height 50 ft. 18-24 in. $2.50 
Each. 
COLORADO SPRUCE (Picea pungens glau- 
ca). Forms a pyramidal tree. The bluish 
foliage attracts attention wherever it is 
planted. Maturity height 60 ft. 15-18 
in. $4.00 Each. 
COLUMN YEW (Taxus media Hicki). The 
dense dark green foliage is frequently 
as broad at the top as at the bottom. 
Bright red berries decorate the tree in 
fall and winter. Beautiful if planted as 
specimen as well as in hedges. Can be 
kept trimmed at any height desired. 
Grows in sun or shade. Maturity height 
(if allowed to grow untrimmed) 10 ft. 
12-15 in. $4.00 Each. 
GLOBE ARBORVITAE (Thuya occidentalis 
globosa). Beautiful dwarf globe form. 
Frequently used as entrance markers 
either in pots or in the ground. Maturity 
height and spread 3 ft. 12-15 in. $2.50 
Each. 
IRISH JUNIPER (Juniperus hibernica). A very 
narrow pyramid. Very effective because 
of its spire-like shape. Maturity height 
8 ft...18-24 in. $2.50 Each. 
NORWAY SPRUCE (Picea excelsa). Rapid 
grower. Frequently used as Christmas 
tree and wind break. It presents a beau- 
tiful sight in the winter when the tree is 
loaded with glittering snow. Maturity 
height 60 ft. 18-24 in. $2.50 Each. 
PFITZER JUNIPER (Juniperus chinensis Pfitz- 
eriana). The most popular of the spread- 
ing Junipers. The branches are partly 
upright, with drooping tips. Foliage a 
beautiful silvery-green, holding its color 
both winter and summer. Resistant to 
city dust and smoke. Maturity spread 
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PYRAMIDAL ARBORVITAE (Thuya pyramid- 
alis). Forms a narrow column-like tree 
and retains its bright green coloring 
throughout summer and winter. Maturity 
height 25 ft. 18-24 in. $3.00 Each. 
SPREADING YEW (Taxus cuspidata), A com- 
pact variety with graceful arching bran- 
ches. Can be trimmed easily. It makes a 
beautiful hedge. Grows in sun or shade. 
Bright red berries in fall and winter add 
to their beauty. Maturity height and 
spread 8 ft. 12-15 in. $4.00 Each. 



STERN'S EVERGREEN COLLECTION (Group No. 24) 
This is a good group to plant around your home for permanent beauty. 
10 Evergreens, well shaped, well rooted Specimens (1 of each listed) 
for only $28.00, Express Charges Prepaid. 
1950 Catalog—Stern’s Nurseries, Geneva, N. Y. 
