\ \ E ARE fortunate to have at our disposal broad-leaved ever- 
green plants that seem happiest when growing in fairly adverse 
conditions. This group consists of varying forms of Rhododendron 
and Holly, as well as the graceful Leucothoe and ever-popular 
Mountain Laurel. Their tolerance of shade insures them a warm 
welcome in corners of the landscape where other shrubs fail to sur- 
vive. 
In nature we find many of these evergreen shrubs thriving in the 
undisturbed woodlands along the eastern seaboard and westward 
through the hilly sections of the Appalachian range. 
When planted beneath trees or on the north side of buildings, 
they will continue to give brilliant color to an otherwise drab land- 
scape. However, for maximum flower array, full sunlight is de- 
sirable and necessary. 
Perhaps their greatest asset is a low and compact growth, which, 
when lightly trimmed, insures greater vigor and in maturity pre- 
vents a rank and straggly appearance. 
Since climatic conditions in New England are ideal for plants in 
this group, we highly recommend them for all conditions where 
shade predominates as well as in full sunlight. Profusion of flower 
color may be realized from early spring until late June by combin- 
ing Rhododendron varieties with Japanese Andromeda, Mountain 
Andromeda, Drooping Leucothoe and Mountain Laurel. And for 
foliage contrast and along foundation walls where building lines are 
ugly, interplant with spreading Yews and Junipers. Our selection 
of broad-leaved evergreens represents a large percentage of the 
Hopkinton nursery and it is our belief that these plants are the 
finest to be had. 
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