Plants 
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that cover the ground tl 
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The Yew hedge responds easily 
to shearing—dense, dark green. 
ae we & bd 
; Ke Poe re | the 
Y ew. For any and every pur- VINCA (The Myrtle) f 
pose in which Evergreens are ok 
required the Yew can be recom- The most satisfactory, showy, trouble-free of 
mended Hardy in New Eng- all ground covers. The leaf is small, shiny, dark ed 
land and Ontario, immune to green all year round. Even in full shade, the ] 
most diseases and pests. Ac- leaves grow thickly. It spreads by underground | Je 
commodating to an extraordi- roots. To be sure of coverage within (say) 2 
nary degree, withstanding years, we recommend spacing 18 in. apart. There 
shade or full sunshine. are blue flowers, showy and cheerful, all spring | 
long and the plant will grow and thrive in any | Ph 
Four Yew Hedges soil including barren sand or clay banks. Plant- ea 
eTALL HEDGE, 5 to 8 ft. high ing—Clumps come tied compactly. Untie and | 
Sto 24 fts wide Taxus cepltata spread out when planting. 
(Upright Yew) — photo above é (25) (100) (1000) a0 
rod 
(25) (100) (1000) Photo: Vinca Minor trong clumps....... $450 $13.00 $90.00 | 
6-9 in. X ....$15.00 $50.00 $400.00 | 
10-12 in.XX .. 30.00 110.00 ........ : Ki 
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@ BROAD HEDGE, 2 to 4 ft. high, aaa FERNS make fine ground ie 
ee hee US TSU covers in the shade Ht 
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12-18 in. X ...$18.00 65.00 550.00 Cana 
10-15 in. XX.. 35.00 120.00 950.00 gq ma Each kind, $3.60 for 12 = $25.00 per 100 (expres 
eLOW EDGING, 1 to 3 ft. high, speci Three each any three kinds for $3.25 postpaid u 
. wide T ana brevi- nativ: 
era ae ‘ Cinnamonfer (Osmunda). 60 in. 
4t Any moist soil. 
8 to 10 in. XX 38.00 140.00 ........ has Christmasfem: 12 tae Deen " 
Evergreen bl 
@NARROW TALL, 4 to 6 ft. high, 4to g 7 
1% ft. wide Taxus media Hicksi 9to Cliffefem (Polypody). 6 in. ap 
(Hicks Yew) 12 to Evergreen, drain. 
; 00 800.00 oe Hayscented Fern (Dunnstaedtia). HE 
10-12 in. XX .. 27.50 95. é to if in, | Tele 
12-15 in. XX.. 35.00 120.00 950.00 
Maidenhair (Adiantum). Rich, 
moist, but drained soil. Easi- 
ly grown. Showy and popular. — Pl 
(insert) 12 - 15 inch 
q 
Hemlock newly plant- Ladyfern (Athyrium). 15 inch. 
ed, and Shade. Very attractive. R 
cn 
(photo) how it looks 
Ostrich Fern (Pteretis nodulosa). 
8 years later. 
36 in. Very tolerant. This 
makes a delicious, nutritious ¢ 
asparagus substitute. Cut in Ww 
''fiddle-head’’ stage, wash 
well, boil 30 minutes. 
Many of our customers 
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looking ahead a few io 
years, On planting Ebony Spleenwort—6 inches. Dainty and unusual. Narrow 
these fine evergreen evergreen fronds. Semi-shade. This variety specially A 
hedges rather than 
cheaper barberry and 
privet. 
priced:— 3 for $1.50, 6 for $2.75 postpaid. 
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