“Hardy “Uines and Ground 
(Covers 
Vines are among the most versatile and useful 
plants. Some cling tightly to any surface; some need 
trellises or walls for support; others are trailing in 
nature and provide permanent ground covers. 
They produce flowers, foliage, and often fruits of 
great beauty and usefulness. They are quick-grow- 
ing, reliable, and of low cost. 
For ground covers, grass is of course the most com- 
monly used, for self-evident reasons. In areas where 
grass will not thrive, certain of these ground-cover 
plants are most useful. 
In dense shade Pachysandra, Ground Myrtle and 
certain kinds of Ferns and Ivy are effective. 
For covering steep slopes, many trailing plants do 
well if given the necessary fertile soil. 
Often we reproduce the typical naturalistic Cape 
Cod ground cover by collecting and planting turfs 
of some of these local natives. 
Special ground-cover treatments have been de- 
veloped for holding steep water-front banks against 
erosion. 
Our long experience can be helpful in solving 
special problems of this nature. 
Each Dozen 
ACTINIDIA arguta, Silversweet. Strong 
grower, attractive heavy foliage.......... ee 
AMPELOPSIS heterophylla, Porcelain Berry. 
Bright turquoise fruit in fally.-......... 1750 > 13.20) 
quinquefolia, Virginia Creeper. The native 
Woodbine so brilliant in early fall........ [LOC ms LOG0 
tricuspidata, Boston Ivy. Best clinging vine 
for quick cover on stone or brick........ 1.00 10.80 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi, Bearberry or 
Wild Cranberry. Makes dense mats of 
glossy dark green, turning reddish bronze 
through fall and winter. One of the best 
ground covers for sandy soils. Well 
branched, from 3-inch pots.............. Ae) 7.80 
$50.00 per hundred 
ARISTOLOCHIA sipho, Dutchman’s Pipe.. 1.50 
BIGNONIA radicans, Trumpet Vine....... 1225 
CELASTRUS scandens, Bittersweet 
Extra large, 4-year plants............+-+- 1.00 
455) 
