from frost. 
2 for $1.80. 
Blue Hydrangea 
PERSIAN LILAC 
A shrub with slender, arching 
branches, attaining a height of 8 to 
10 ft. The foliage is small, the flowers 
bright orchid-purple. Blooms in May 
and June. A much more profuse 
bloomer than the common Lilae and 
does not sprout so much from the 
roots. Fine, 12-18 inch shrubs, 49c 
each; 2 for 90c. 
BLUE HYDRANGEA 
Immense blooms of most charm- 
ing blue color imaginable. Blooms 
pink flowers on the one-year stems, 
followed by blue on the two-year tapering upwards to a narrow head. Broad, 
wood. Cover in winter to protect 
Prefers an acid soil. 
Well developed pot plants, 95c each; 
‘INEXPENSIVE BEAUTY | 
with these SHRUBS | 
AMERICAN HOLLY 
(Ilex Opaca.) An evergreen tree which has 
been acclimated to northern states. A mod- 
erate grower with spreading, short branches 
oak-like shiny evergreen leaves with spiny 
teeth. Bush is covered with red berries in fall, 
which remain all winter. Well developed 
plants out of 214 in. pots, 95c each; 2 for $1.80. 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM 
(Oregon Grapeholly.) An ornate little ever- 
green shrub. Fine for interior decorative pur- 
poses. Leaves are holly-like and bright green. 
Has long clusters of bright golden yellow 
flowers in the spring, followed by bunches of 
bright blue, grape-like berries. One of the 
hardiest of the broad-leaved evergreens. At- 
tractive foliage, flower and fruit. One-year 
transplants, 95c each; 2 for $1.80. 
BARGAIN No. 105. 
1 Blue Hydrangea 
1 American Holly 
S$] .50 
Net, not 
prepaid 
EVERGREEN 
GROUND COVERS 
difficult to grow or mow grass. 
VINCA MINOR — MYRTLE 
A trailing plant that spreads rapidly and makes a dense, 
compact growth. Attractive, glossy green leaves and lovely 
violet-blue flowers, tend to make this a showy and effective 
ground cover. Plants are hardy and trouble free; will 
thrive in sun or shade. Used extensively under shrubs and 
trees and on graves; also suitable for edgings to shrub 
borders, along wooded paths, etc. Price: 6 for $1.10; 12 
for $1.95; 25 for $3.50; 50 for $6.75. 
These ground cover plants are one of the most useful groups 
that we grow. Each home-owner has a spot in his yard where it is 
These ground covers make ideal 
substitutes for grass and are beautiful the year round. Make a 
luxuriant growth in shade as well as in full sunlight. Are hardy and 
rapid growing. Plant one of the varieties offered below and you need 
not worry about how you are going to mow that hillside or slope. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS 
A ground cover, which will grow in all shady situations 
and the only plant which will thrive under pine trees. A 
trailing plant with beautiful waxy green leaves that stay 
green all winter. Plants make a dense growth, spread out 
rapidly and should be set 1 to 2 feet apart. Its main uses 
are for planting under evergreens, under all shrub plant- 
ings, or for shrub and flower bed borders, for bordering 
walks and drives, etc. Price: 6 for $1.10; 12 for $1.95; 25 
for $3.50; 50 for $6.75; 100 for $13.00. 
