The Use of DNative “Plants 
Cape Cod is surprisingly rich in the variety and 
character of its native plant materials. We believe in 
these native plants. We use them constantly in our 
landscape plantings. 
Typical among the trees are the Cedars, Birches, 
Red Maples, Oaks, Beeches, Sassafras, Tupelo and 
Pitch Pine. 
The beautiful American Holly is a true native of 
Cape Cod. When transplanted from the wild it must 
be handled with expert care. Our nursery-grown 
plants, guaranteed berry-bearing, are very successful. 
Among native shrubs, the fragrant Bayberry, 
Beachplum and Wild Rose are best known. Also 
familiar are Huckleberry, Blueberry, Sweetfern, 
dwarf gray Willow, and several varieties of Vibur- 
num, attractive in both flower and fruit. Sweetpepper 
and Swamp Azalea bear very fragrant midsummer 
flowers. 
The evergreen Inkberry and the red-fruited Win- 
terberry, so popular at Christmas, are first cousins to 
the Holly and are among the best. Shadblow leads 
the spring parade, and for brilliance of early fall 
color Woodbine, Tupelo and Sumacs are unexcelled. 
The rare and deliciously fragrant Trailing Arbutus, 
state flower of Massachusetts, and the glossy Bear- 
berry or Wild Cranberry are most attractive ground 
covers. Ferns of different kinds do well in shady 
spots. 
Most of these native plants we grow in abundance 
in our Cape Cod Nurseries. Many we collect from 
the wild and plant them successfully throughout this 
section. 
Like true Cape Codders, they belong here and 
thrive here, and once you come to know them you 
find they soon become firm friends. 
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