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Veronica hectori 
A very unusual evergreen with russet green foliage in summer turning to a 
rich golden color in the winter season. The growth appears in the form of a 
multitude of symmetrical upright golden spikes, attaining a height of 18 to 
24 inches. Makes a fascinating border or low edging plant, and could be 
used to advantage as a part of almost any low planting. It is a unique type. 
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Veronica officinalis (Ground Speedwell) 
A remarkable, hardy, evergreen ground cover for shady places. Thrives 
under trees and in deep shade where no grass will grow making a soft, 
dense, permanent ground cover about 10 inches deep. Flowers light blue on 
short spikes in the spring. Very rapid growing covering areas quickly with 
a bright green sod. A native evergreen. Rare and choice. 
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Viburnum rhytidophyllum (Leatherleaf Viburnum) 
Native of China. The leaves -are rough, evergreen, large and thick having 
a pleasing leathery appearance. Flowers yellowish white in enormous 8 inch 
clusters. It is indeed a bold handsome shrub which gives an impression of 
stability and permanence. Height to 15 feet. Hardy. 
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Vinca minor (Common Periwinkle] 
Also called Blue, Running or Trailing Myrtle. Hardy, evergreen, trailing 
herb. Native to Europe. Has blue flowers. Well known in country gardens. 
Makes a complete and refreshing ground cover, and thrives with little or 
no care. Does well in partial shade. 
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Wintercreeper—See Euonymus 
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Xerophyllum tenax (Pine Lily, Bear Grass, Squaw Grass, or Indian Basket Grass) 
A native of the Cascade and Rocky mountains. Grows into a graceful sym- 
metrical bunch in weeping form and might be described as a low fountain in 
grass, about 18 inches high and 2 to 3 feet across. Out of the center of this 
grassy bunch grow the tall stems 3 to 5 feet in height and from 1 to as many 
as 20 in number, crowned with the long creamy-white lily heads of match- 
less beauty. The leaves which are grass-like are evergreen, and unusual as 
it may seem, it is an evergreen belonging to the lily family. Mountain slopes 
and meadows, clad in fields of these lilies are a thrilling picture, which once 
seen will never be forgotten. The grass is said to have been used by the 
squaws in early days in weaving baskets. Perfectly hardy, rather slow grow- 
ing but long-lived. Should be planted in groups, and in the open where it 
is partially shaded during the day for best results. Will not bloom well if too 
shaded. The fine bunches of long, silky grass are very ornamental when the 
lily is not in bloom. A plant with a future, and rare in American gardens. 
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