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Nova Zembla. Red with dark centers. 
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Parson’s Gloriosum. Lilac rose; fine foliage. 
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CHD 
The demand for the broad-leaved evergreens is increasing each 
year. Here is one class of plants that rises above all the others in 
the aristocratic sense. The marvelous foliage and flowers of our 
broad-leaved evergreens and the ability of these plants to flourish 
in New England make them the most preferred items in the plans 
of well-designed home gardens. Some of the broad-leaved ever- 
greens are slightly more expensive because they are slower-growing 
during the early stages, but an investment in a broad-leaved ever- 
green is one that guarantees many years of gardening pleasure. 
Since climatic conditions in New England are ideal for plants in 
this group, we highly recommend them for all conditions where 
shade predominates as well as in full sunlight. Profusion of flower 
color may be realized from early spring until late June by combin- 
ing Rhododendron varieties with Japanese Andromeda, Mountain 
Andromeda, Drooping Leucothoe and Mountain Laurel. And for 
foliage contrast and along foundation walls where building lines are 
ugly, interplant with spreading Yews and Junipers. Our selection 
of broad-leaved evergreens represents a large percentage of the 
Hopkinton nursery and it is our belief that these plants are the 
finest to be had. 
Soils for broad-leaved evergreens should be rich in organic matter 
and leaf-mold. Compost, peat moss, and well-rotted manure 
worked into the soil are beneficial. The broad-leaved evergreens are 
acid-loving plants and respond favorably to woods soil, where no 
lime has been used, as in cultivated fields. 
Organic fertilizers are best for the broad-leaved evergreens. 
Castor Pomace is excellent. Fertilizer should be applied in early 
spring, if possible, although it is safe to fertilize until July. Fertiliz- 
ing too late may make the plants grow too late in the season, and 
cause winter injury. Proper watering is essential. 
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