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BROADLEAF EVERGREENS 
ROSE DAPHNE (Garland Flower) (Daphne cneorum) 
Low, spreading, about one foot high and 3 or more feet across at ma- 
turity. A cushion of fragrant rosy pink flower clusters in April or 
May with another blooming period in the fall. Needs good drainage, 
alkaline soil of low fertility, and sunshine (some shade in hotter 
climates.) 
2 yr. T 3-5” (spread) 40c each, 10 or more 35c 
5-7” (spread) 65c each, 5-24 60c, 25 or more 55c 
CONVEXLEAF JAPANESE HOLLY (Ilex crenata convexa) 
A good substitute for boxwood in colder climates. Rounded, com- 
pact, slow growing, 4-5 feet in time, usually wider than high. Can 
be sheared to any shape and maintained at 2-3 feet indefinitely. 
Small shiny cupped leaves. Specimen, foundation plantings, hedges. 
2 yr. T 5-8” 45c each, 5-24 40c, 25 or more 35c 
BALTIC ENGLISH IVY (Hedera helix baltica) 
A hardier form of the well known English Ivy. Glossy dark green 
leaves. Vine or ground cover, should have shady location in cold 
climates. Usually does not climb well on new masonry. 
3 yr. TT 10-15” 60c each, 5 or more 55c 
JAPANESE SPURGE (Pachysandra terminalis) 
A popular evergreen ground cover and border plant. Relatively 
large, light glossy green leaves are borne at uniform height ae 
out. Requires at least partial shade. 
Rooted cuttings 20c each, 10 or more 15c 
l yr. T clumps 30c each, 10 or more 25c 
AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS 
CHINESE AZALEA (Azalea mollis) | 
Hardy, easiest azalea to grow. Usually blooms for Memorial Day in 
this region, covering itself with large blossoms, shades of yellow, 
orange, salmon and flame red. Does not require highly acid soil, but 
prefers sunny location and good drainage. Usually matures at 3-4 
feet. Mixed colors. 
2 yr. T 3-6” 35c each, 5-9 33c, 10 or more 30c 
3 yr. TT 5-9” 60c each, 5-9 55c, 10 or more 50c 
TORCH AZALEA (Azalea obtusum kaempferi) 
Faster growing than azalea mollis, will become 6 to 8 feet tall in 
time. Blooms a little earlier, about mid-May here, shades of pink 
and red. Profuse flower production. Evergreen in southern states, 
deciduous in colder climates. Requires well drained acid soil and 
partial shade for best results. Shady slopes make ideal locations. 
Mixed colors. 
3 yr. TTT, strong, bushy 8-10” 85c each, 3-9 80c, 10 or more 70c 
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 
Grown from the seed of various named hybrid rhododendrons, these 
broadleaf aristocrats will vary in maturity size from about 4 to 8 feet 
and colors will range from white through pink and: lavender to pur- 
ple and red. Acid soil, sun or part shade. Perhaps some of these 
will be even more beautiful than the original named varieties. Mixed 
colors. 
3 yr. TTT sturdy, branched 4-6” 95c each, 3-9 95c, 10 or more 75c 
