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Photo: Vinca Minor 
GROUND 
COVERS 
Prevent Erosion on 
Steep Banks 
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 maintenance 
problems. Four are inclined 
to get out of hand: Hedera, 
Lonicera, Rose and Vinca. 
They can, however, be 
rigorously pruned without 
the least harm. 
Eventually one plant will 
cover da 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: 
VINCA (The Myrtle) 
The most satisfactory, showy, trouble-free of 
all ground covers. The leaf is small, shiny, dark 
green all year round. Even in full shade, the 
leaves grow thickly. It spreads by underground 
roots. To be sure of coverage within (say) 2 
years, we recommend spacing 18 in. apart. There 
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- 
ing—Clumps come tied compactly. Untie and 
spread out when planting. 
(25) (100) (1000) 
... $4.50 $13.00 $90.00 
Strong clumps... . 
Ground Cover Specials 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis 
Tolerant in poor soil and shade. Set 3 to each 
Sau its 
(25) (100) (1000) 
Asstd. field-grown. .$4.00 12.50 95.00 
ROSE wichuriana (Memorial Rose) 
Branches grow quickly, droop and root. Thick- 
set eHect. Best in sun. 
UOtOR Cite some cel U0 40.00R ie375:00) 
CALLUNA vulgaris (Heather) 
In sunny, windy, loose soils. 
2-H ee ORS eet “2.1100. 40.00) -375:00 
LONICERA japonica (Honeysuckle) 
Sun or shade. Any soil. Vigorous. 
12y rR Obes ee es 6.00 30.06 
AQ ton Srince = eo ete 500 8 tO.008 9t2000 
WILDTHYME (Thymus Serpyllum) 
A mat in sun or light shade that entirely blankets 
the ground. Evergreen. Can be walked on. 
Hardy to Zone Ill. Set 12 inches apart 
Sturdy plants 0 a.m a. 550) ele 7586 e190. 00 
HEDERA baltica (Hardy English Ivy) 
Fine ground cover, in shade or sun. Does not 
climb readily. 
Oo Va=ith, POS eae ae 8.00 22.00 170.00 
3-in. pots. 2. => 17,907 660.00 540.00 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi (Bearberry) 
Low matting evergreen. Best cover for sandy 
banks -succeeds even on sea-shore. Sun, drain. 
Pot-growinie re aa 5 for $3.50, 100 $55.00 
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