Carroll Gardens 
Spring 1955 
Westminster, Md. 
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AMERICAN HOLLY 
A well-known native American tree with handsome ever- 
green foliage and showy red berries from early fall to the fol- 
lowing spring. It grows in ordinary soil in sun or partial shade. 
Strong; sure to grow, female, 3-in. pot plants, 8 to 10 in. high, 
$1.25 each; 2-for $2.25; 3 for $3.25. 
MALE YARIETY—Same size and price as the female. Unless 
there are Holly trees growing in some of your neighbors’ 
gardens, it is best to plant both female and male. 
CHINESE HOLLY 
ILEX CORNUTA BURFORDI—A truly handsome evergreen 
shrub. Glossy evergreen foliage; large, orange-red berries 
all winter. White flowers in the spring. Recommended for 
warmer areas; hardy in Maryland. Plant in sun or part 
shade. 6 to 8 ft. Nice 3-in. pot plants, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
ENGLISH HOLLY 
AQUIFOLIUM—tThe well-known English Holly. Very glossy 
leaves, with large, triangular spiny teeth. Fruit bright re 
A hardy strain. 3-in. pot plants, $1.25 each. 
AQUIFOLIUM AUREUM—The leaves are a blend of green and 
yellow, splashed from center to edge; most attractive. Fruit 
is red. 3-in. pot plants, $2.50 each. 
AQUIFOLIUM, MALE—Used to pollinate female varieties. 
Good foliage. 3-in. pot plants, $2.50 each. 
AQUIFOLIUM, SILVER LEAF—The darker green center with 
bright silver-edged leaves makes this a handsome Holly. 3- 
in. pot plants, $2.50 each. 
CALLICARPA (Beauty-berry) 
PURPUREA (Chinese Beauty-berry )—Pinkish flowers followed 
by violet-blue berries from September to December. 4 ft. 
2-ft. plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
COTONEASTER (Rock Spray; Quinceberry) 
SALICIFOLIA (Willow-leaf Cotoneaster)—Evergreen, graceful, 
drooping branches. White flowers in May and June. Brilliant 
red berries from October until the following April. Branches 
are excellent to cut for winter decoration in the house. 5 ft. 
Strong 3-in. pot plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
NANDINA 
DOMESTICA—Very interesting, upright-growing shrub. The 
most handsome foliage turning red in the fall, with clusters 
of large berries from fall to spring. Height at maturity 5 to 
8 feet. 4-yr. plants, about 18 to 24 in. high, $2.50 each. 
PYRACANTHA (Firethorn) 
Showy evergreen shrubs covered with white flowers in the 
spring, followed by brilliant berries in the fall and winter. They 
can be grown as a shrub or trained against a wall. A sunny 
location is best. Height 6 to 10 feet. 
COCCINEA LALANDI—Orange berries. Nice 3-in. pot plants, 
12 to 15 in., $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
CRENATO-SERRATA—Red berries. Nice 3-in. pot plants, 12 to 
15 in., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
SPECIAL—One each of the two for $2.00. 
GLOSSY EVERGREEN PRIVET. (Ligustrum Lucidum) A 
strong growing evergreen shrub with very attractive large 
shiny leaves, with white flowers in early spring, followed 
with black berries in the fall. Will grow to about 5 ft. in 
height if left untrimmed; however, it can be pruned to a 
simatrical bushy plant, as well as a hedge. Strong 3 inch 
potted plants which are sure to grow, at the very low price 
of $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. Special quantity price 
for those who wish to plant them as a hedge, $75.00 per 100, 
25 or more at the hundred rate. 
USEFUL BLUEBERRIES 
Cultivated Blueberries are hardy shrubs of rare beauty. 
CABOT—Very early. A broad, low bush 3 feet tall. New growth 
in winter is light red over olive. Large berries with a 
delicious subacid flavor. 
\ CONCORD— Over 6 feet tall. The young growth is bright red in 
winter. Large berries, earlier than Rubel. Very fine flavor. 
a" JERSEY—Very large, vigorous bush. The winter color of the 
young growth is light red over golden brown. The light blue 
berries are among the very largest and ripen with Rubel. 
JUNE —A little earlier than Cabot. Berry is large, medium blue, 
sweet and delicious when fully ripe. 
‘* PIONEER—About a week later than Cabot. The bushes are 
stocky, seldom exceeding 4 feet in height, broad rather 
than high. Stems are stout and stiff, and the winter color of 
the new growth is a delightful red. Heavy crops of berries 
close set in the cluster, fine flavor. 
“ RANCOCAS—Slender, vigorous, upright, habit, rarely over 5 
feet tall. The winter twigs are dark red. Berries are larger 
than those of Rubel and begin to ripen several days earlier. 
NRUBEL—A vigorous, productive variety. Bushes stand 6 feet 
high, and the winter color of the young wood is rich red. 
The large berries are usually ready the first week in July. 
For best results, plant not less than 3 plants of 3 
different kinds. Strong, 3-year-old plants, 3 for $4.50; 
6 for $8.00; 12 for $15.00. 
TWO BEST GARDEN AIDS 
To help you have healthier and lovelier flowers and 
vegetables this year. We have thoroughly tested both of 
aoe products for several years, and recommend them 
ighly. 
COMPLETE DIRECTION ON PACKAGES 
DUPONT FLORAL DUST—Can be used as a dust, or 
diluted in water and used as a spray for easy full sea- 
son use on roses, other flowers, and vegetables. Four 
chemicals combined to control bugs and diseases. Gar- 
dening is easier with a product so safe that it can be 
used on tenderest blooms for prevention of attack by 
insects and diseases yet powerful enough to control 
the most severe attack. 8 oz. gun 98¢; 1 Ib. can $1.25; 
3) lbs bag $2.75 
DUPONT SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD—For gardens, lawns, 
house plants. Fast-acting, feeds thru leaves or roots. 
Here’s a new ‘spray-on’ plant food which can be applied 
to foliage or to the soil. It is a high strength (19-22-16), 
general purpose fertilizer, readily soluble in water, and 
quickly stimulates plant growth. 6 oz. 69¢; 4 lb. bag 
$3.50; 1% lb. can $1.95. 
