IN DEPENDABLE 
NURSERY STOCK 
Euonymus Patens 
Abelia 
ABELIA grandiflora (Giossy Abeha). A desirable, medium growing semi- 
evergreen shrub for foundation planting, filling corners, curves or can be 
used as a hedge. The small, glossy leaves remain on most of the winter. 
Small, dainty blush-white blossoms are borne on rather arching branches 
from May until frost. We like {Nba 
18 to 24 in., BGB 2eto 3ett,. BoB 
Barberry 
BERBERIS julianae. The best of the evergreen Barberries. 
green leaves on golden stems throughout the winter. 
(sri ay ay, NREAEL Aes o.com $4.00 2S PW Mien EXEAE) co woo oe $5.00 
B. mentorensis. This semi-evergreen, rather upright Barbarry is useful as an 
individual specimen or as a hedge. Does well in dry locations. 
Each Each 
Bo Bian os $2.50 2 to 2 ft., BoB 
(Deduct 50c each for bare rooted plants) 
Holds its narrow 
LSetorZ24 yin. 
Buxus Sempervirens (Common Box) 
With lustrous, green foliage, it is a plant that can be used in many ways 
and lends an air of dignity and permanence to its surroundings. As a hedge 
it gives character; in an informal group it has no rivals; it may be clipped or 
trained to pyramid form, globe shape or allowed to grow naturally. Box is 
used freely in window boxes, urns, and for garden edgings. Should be planted 
in good soil and fed with sheep Or cow manure. Cultivate lightly and do not 
disturb the roots. 
SPECIMEN PLANTS 
Lexington, Kentucky 
Broad- leaf Cvergreens 
O MANY home owners do not know what this title means! 
Think of the Hollies and the Laurels as examples. 
would miss the glossy green foliage of the Broad-leaved 
Evergreens in early spring, the deeper colors of summer, and 
the cheerful contrast they give to dull winter scenes, if they 
were removed from our landscape. They may be used as spe- 
cimen plantings with tall evergreens or in the shrub border. 
You will be delighted with their beauty all the year—and 
pleased with the plants we supply. 
We 
Euonymus 
EVUONYMUS patens (Kiautschovicus) (Spreading Euonymus). A valuable intro- 
duction from China. Leaves medium size, oblong, rich green, which persist 
throughout the winter. Small, white flowers followed by coral berries similar 
to our native Bittersweet. A rather spreading shrub which will grow in either 
sun or shade. One of our most useful Broad-leaf Evergreens. 
Each Each 
Sy key WS Tahs tEde) oindooeos $2.00 Ditoe2a tt] BEB eee eanos $3.00 
su) 22" Tap Red Go ocnaee 2.50 
Ilex - Holly 
ILEX crenata rotundifolia. A rather dwarf spreading variety of Japanese Holly, 
with glossy, nearly round leaves. One of the hardiest of the species and ex- 
cellent for foundation planting or hedge. 
|. crenata convexa. A compact spreading evergreen shrub with arched branches 
and small convex leaves. Not available in 2- to 21/4-ft. size. 
I. glabra (/nkberry). A rather loose growing evergreen shrub which will suc- 
ceed in either sun or shade. Leaves turn a somewhat purple shade in the 
fall. When planted in mass the shining black berries are most attractive. 
One of the hardiest varieties. 
Prices of above varieties of Ilex: 
Each Each 
15 sto. 18 ime ose aes ce er 4.00 Ztor2u/on ft, BOB ye ee $6.50 
1Seto) 245 in.7) BOB a. eae 5.00 
I. opaca (American Holly). Our native Holly which supplies the garden with 
year ‘round greenness and richness and is prized so much at Christmas time 
because of its large, glossy leaves and striking red berries. Stands pruning 
well and can therefore be used as a specimen, in foundation plantings or 
as a hedge. Some trees bear berries (pistillate, female), while others 
(staminate, male) do not. It is necessary that you have a male Holly grow- 
ing close by or one should be planted in every group for pollination. They 
ach Each will 
‘ : grow in partial shade or in the open. Non-Berried Berried 
15 to 18 in, BEB ....... $5.00 18 to 20 in., BOB ........ $6.00 SCAT EES Bere eae ek, th Os ene: $6.50 $10.00 
4 to 5 ft.. BG Big oe creverans cecentiineele Vee icin, seer diatom crytearsc ck 8.00 12.00 
Cotoneaster 
COTONEASTER apiculata. Low spreading, semi-ever- 
green shrub. Red berries in fall. Each Prunus (Laurel Cherry) 
(ee Mion wise Why, HOE souans apo code oconne $2.5 un ; ; x 
C. francheti. A semi-evergreen shrub, with gray-green PRUNUS caroliniana (Carolina Laurel Cherry). An at- 
leaves borne on pendulous branches. Pink bloom fol- tractive evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-like, 
lowed by an abundance of orange-red berries in_the green leaves and upright branches. Grows to a 
fall. Each hela ee i to 9 feet. Very ornamental Because - 
sina A ark Ss Soe ra OR 4.50 its good color. ac 
RP Th: Ae 2403 ft, BEB... eeeeeeee seen $3.50 
. 3 to 4 ft., Bomidtire s Avett: wasys Sis fore eactenere 3 4.50 
Magnolia 4. to: 57th GOCE baie snee® cc Aerie aa, 5.50 
MAGNOLIA grandiflora (Southern Magnolia). The pop- A 
ular evergreen tree Magnolia of tne South. Waxy Viburnum 
leaves. The large white blossoms appear on older <b 
trees in midsummer. Not always hardy in Kentucky, VIBURNUM burkwoodi Burkwood Viburnum). A recent 
but can be grown in protected places. Prefers rich 
soil. Each The glossy, green leaves are retained most of the 
DT CoM SRM RES LELOAG oy t.th o-B.0 0, cre tO OPEC OI DICT RI OacEnEE NC $5.00 winter, though most of them will fall as spring ap- 
By MOM HA ASSABY 5 copitonnee b. Gap Drone nCeONCNCRO ICRC nel ar wean 7.50 proaches. The pink-tinged, white blossoms are borne 
5 in clusters and are exceedingly fragrant. An out- 
Mechonia standing, hardy variety which merits a place ey 
: : d or lanting. ach 
MAHONIA aquifolium (Orange Grape). The thick, TOP EuO4 iE SRC Eee a ete $4.00 
glossy leaves resemble Holly, but are much larger BS, ft. BEB epee Wo it a 5.00 
ond most attractive. Makes a compact bush, andy, thytidophyllum (Leather-Leaf Viburnum). A vigor- 
when pruned severely every few years will become 
an indescribable mass of green and bronze foliage. 
Yellow blossoms in June followed by blue-black Rhododendron. Has clusters of small, yellowish white 
berries. Thrives in shade. Each blossoms, followed by red berries changing to shining 
15 to 18 in, BOB .....-...--. sees eee, $3.00 black as the season advances. Will grow in al- 
° most any location. Each 
Nandina Dalpesit BCE AMee eeenen sone ne neice $4.00 
NANDINA domestica. A semi-evergreen shrub with 
numerous, upright reedlike stems. Each cane has 
a tuft of spreading light green foliage except the 
very young growth, which is tinted pink to copper. 
In August, white panicles of flowers appear, followed 
by masses of red berries in trusses. In autumn, 
strong coppery tints cover the foliage, making a 
most pleasing combination. While not entirely ever- 
green, it is nearly so. Each 
VSAtol ZAM iiee BG Bile eelstotere = Br cet are eer oes ise) o's $3.00 
DIOL att sO BG Bub aeiatere a's, aieeve susteucreheliaysts: oye 3.50 
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introduction and often called the ‘’Evergreen Carlesi.’’ 
ous shrub with large, thick, leathery leaves which are 
deeply veined. The foliage somewhat resembles the 
