PLANTS for GROUND COVER 
Here are the plants for your problem areas; types for shade and sun, dry soil, wet soil, and smoky city 
conditions. Planting distances are recommended maximums..For more immediate effect or on very steep 
banks, plant at half the recommended distances. Minimum of 5 of any one kind, except as noted. 5 to 19 
plants at 5 rate; 20 to 49 at the 20 rate; 50 to 200 at the 50 rate. For larger quantities and sizes please 
inquire of us. 
V9 HALLS HONEYSUCKLE 
(Lonicera jap. halliana). A vigorous, exotic vine used for years to hide unsightly fences and walls and 
as a ground cover. Valuable in preventing erosion on very steep banks because of its ability to root where- 
ever its stems touch moist soil. Attractive semi-evergreen foliage, bronze autumn color. Deliciously 
fragrant cream-colored flowers during the summer. Will grow well in either sun or shade and in almost 
any soil and under city conditions. A beautiful, dense subject for trellises. Plant 18 inches apart as 
ground cover. Prepaid, 2-year plants, 5 for $1.98; 20 for $6.60; 50 for $15.00. Selected plants for vine 
use, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
V3 RED OSIER DOGWOOD 
(Cornus stolonifera). (Not pictured). 5 ft. Creeps by stolons and holds banks well in almost any soil, but 
especially in moist situations and in shade. Clusters of white flowers in May, white berries in summer. 
Brilliant red twigs give winter interest. Plant 3 ft. by 3 ft. Prepaid, 2-year, I to 14 ft., 5 for $2.30; 20 
for $8.40; 50 for $19.50. 
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Halls Honeysuckle 
: v19_ VINCA MINOR 
(Myrtle or Periwinkle). Most popularestrailing evergreen ground cover, doing 
equally well in sun or shade. Persists where many plants will not grow, in all but 
the poorest soils. Lustrous green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers in late April. Spreads 
rapidly; excellent for holding soil on banks. Plant 8 to 10 inches apart for im- 
mediate effect. Prepaid, clumps, 10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.00; 100 for $14.00. 
V20 VINCA MINOR “BOWLES VARIETY” 
A new improved type, stronger growing than the species. Tends to grow more 
in dense broad clumps. Flowers larger, brighter blue, more freely produced. 
Leaves darker green, greater texture than the older type. Prepaid, strong clumps, 
10 for $2.75; 25 for $6.25; 100 for $22.50. 
V7 WINTERGREEN 
(Gaultheria procumbens). (Not pictured). 5 inches. A most attractive ground 
cover, particularly for use with Broad-Leaved Evergreens and Azaleas. Plentifully 
dotted with dainty white flowers in the spring. In the late summer these are sup- 
planted by fragrant red berries. Both leaves and berries are edible; in fact, they 
are the source of the familiar oil of wintergreen. Try a few clumps of these under 
your foundation planting, about 1 foot apart. Will grow in sun, but prefer shade 
or partial shade. Prepaid, clumps, 5 for $1.85; 20 for $6.60; 50 for $15.00. 
Vv10 JAPANESE SPURGE 
(Pachysandra terminalis). A valued evergreen ground cover, particularly in 
shady locations and as a dressing for the foundation planting. Whorled, lustrous 
dark green leaves on 8 inch stems. Uniform height in bed. Grows well under 
evergreens or other trees and in city conditions. Can be used as an edging. Water 
well first year. Plant 8 to 10 inches apart. Prepaid, field grown plants, 10 for $2.15; 
25 for $4.75; 100 for $16.75. 
V4 PURPLELEAF WINTERCREEPER 
(Euonymus colorata). An excellent evergreen ground cover, rooting every place 
it touches the ground. Dark glossy leaves, an inch long, turn purplish red in 
autumn and remain that color all winter. Good for retaining difficult banks or 
as a low growing vine either in sun or shade. Climbs brick or concrete walls with- 
out support. Plant 2 ft. apart. Prepaid, 5 for $2.50; 20 for $9.00; 50 for $20.00. 
Vinca Minor 
Japanese Spurge Purpleleaf Wintercreeper 
