BROAD-LEAVED 
We're lucky here in Texas to have a climate which allows us to use so 
many broad-leaved evergreens which are not possible to grow in colder 
climates. This green foliage all year ‘round contributes as much as any- 
thing to the enjoyment of our relatively mild winter weather. The plants 
offered in this group vary in price depending on the size and variety, 
running most from $1.00 up. 
ABELIA 
The foliage is of a rich, bronzy green, turning darker in the fall and 
winter, and the plants are gracefully informal, with arching branches and 
compact habit of growth. But best of all are the countless thousands of 
small, white, bell-shaped flowers which appear in endless succession 
from May until frost. Abelia grandiflora is one of the most richly reward- 
ing shrubs you can grow. 
COTONEASTER 
PARNEYI 
AUCUBA 
The huge, heavy leaves of the Aucuba Golddust are an excellent contrast 
with other broad-leaved evergreens. These long, broad leaves are dark 
green, heavily spotted with yellow and gold and are carried on erect, 
sturdy stems. A satisfactory potted plant, or for planting out of doors, 
so long as you choose a shady location. 
BARBERRY 
One of the best shrubs for hedges, barberry is perfectly at home in any 
soil and under almost any weather conditions. The varieties listed here 
are not host to black stem wheat rust, so they may be planted with 
safety. The thorny character of these plants gives added protection when 
planted as a hedge. 
Red-Leaved Barberry—Bright, lustrous bronzy red leaves during the 
spring and summer, changing to a brilliant orange-scarlet in the fall and 
winter. Brilliant scarlet berries. Plant in full sun for best color. 
Mentor Barberry—Very stiff, upright growing branches with prominent 
thorns and very dark green foliage. This variety is exceedingly resistant 
to drouth and disease, retaining its fine color the year around. 
BOXWOOD 
A most useful broad-leaf evergreen, with small, round, dark green leaves 
and extremely compact, dense growth. The plants will grow either in sun 
or shade, and are popular as a low, formal hedge or neatly trimmed 
individual plants. Thrives in poor soil and is easy to move at any age. 
CENIZA 
(Leucophyllum) An attractive, silver foliaged shrub about 4 feet tall. A 
native of Texas, and therefore hardy here. The plants bear occasional 
flowers from May onward, but it is in the fall, when you least expect 
them, that the real flood of blooms come. ‘hey are delightful little pink 
flowers, quite similar to small snapdragons. 
CHERRY LAUREL 
The beautiful, shining foliage, together with its hardiness, make the 
Cherry Laurel one of our best accent plants in foundation planting, 
especially since it can be sheared or shaped to fit most locations. Makes 
one of our handsomest hedges or windbreaks, as it will grow naturally 
15 feet tall and spread out broad and bushy. 
COTONEASTER PARNEYI 
The heavy load of brilliant red berries in the fall and winter is the most 
striking characteristic of this plant. The shrub has dark green leaves, 
arching branches, and growth as high as your head. Plant in full sun. 
ELAEAGNUS 
A very hardy evergreen shrub related to the Russian Olive. The foliage 
is silvery gray, dotted brown, and with wavy margins. Flowers are yel- 
lowish and fragrant, followed in the fall by fruits which are at first silver 
and brown, turning to bright red flecked brown. Untrimmed, the shrub 
grows to about 8 feet, but it responds well to shearing. 
EUONYMUS 
Very, very dark green leaves, about 1% inches long, and very tough, 
glossy and leathery, with finely toothed edges. The plants may be held 
at 2 to 3 feet in height by trimming, or will grow 6 to 8 feet or even taller ’ 
untrimmed. Presents a very neat, formal appearance in either form. RED BERRIED PYRACANTHA 
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