Broadleaf EVERGREENS 
Troubled with shady spots? Broadleaf evergreens, as a class, endure shade better than | 
most plants. Use acid peat moss liberally in planting the broadleafs and mulch liberally. as 
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({Euonymus patens) 
A truly wonderful broadleaf evergreen shrub. You will be amazed at the 
way if thrives in deep shade as well as full sun, Glossy, rich, leathery 
foliage and masses of bittersweet berries in fall and winter. You may 
let it grow freely or shear it for formal effect. Exceptionally good as a 
clipped or free-growing hedge. Our type Winterberry is medium-leaved 
and a good, compact grower. We are simply defighted with the way 
if performs and know you will be, too. It is such a useful, sturdy and 
beautiful broadleaf evergreen that we grow thousands which enables 
you to purchase at rock bottom price. 
FLAMING FIRETHORN 
(Pyracantha coccinea) 
Flaming, fiery orange or red berries adorn this picturesque broad- 
leaf evergreen through the fall and winter months. The dark, glossy 
leaves remain all year in the southern states, but you may find some 
defoliation during the winter in the north. 
To create a mass effect in the corner of your home, or to train 
against your fireplace or wall, this is the plant to use. Wish we 
could show you several Flaming Firethorn hedges planted here in 
Elsberry. Very few plants will be more prized in the home planting. 
Very special, field-grown, moss-balled, full 15-in. plants. 
Eo. 10 or more 90c¢ 
Each $1.10 Ea. 3 or more $1.00 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 
No other broadleaf evergreen is like the fabu- 
lous Southern Magnolia—huge, leathery, ever- 
green leaves. 
This “romantic Magnolia of thé South" towers 
to 90 feet in its southern range but is more 
often 20 to 30 feet when grown in the North. 
We are considerably north of the Magnolia 
Grandiflora native range, yet our plants have 
thrived beautifully and are well acclimated. 
This plant is such a garden prize that it is 
worth planting in a protected spot even if 
you live as far north as St. Louis or New York. 
Out of i-gal. contoiners, 18-24 inch. 
h per 3 Ecch per & 
Each Ecc! 
$2.25 $2.00 $1.90 
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AZALEA CHERRY-RED 
A wonderful dwarf evergreen. Member of the 
Kurume Azalea group and hybridized from the 
famous Hinodegiri Azalea, but hardier and 
more compact. Foliage dense, dark green. 
Flowers bright clear cerise, very lovely and 
borne in marvelous profusion completely cover- 
ing the plant. 
Over plonts are In bud ond will provide an 
immediate and breathtaking display. 
All azaleas should be planted with plenty of 
peat moss in the hole and mulched with peat. 
9-12 inch budded and compact 
Each Eoch per & or more 
$2.45 2.25 
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Cleveland, Boston 
Each, $2.10 
RED-BERRIED BURFORD HOLLY 
(Ilex cornuta burfordi) 
The finest form of Chinese Holly. A shrub holly 
to 6 ft. 
with thick, 
and heavy clusters of 
lustrous evergreen leaves 
large sparklin red 
berries. Considered tender this far north; yet 
there are mature i 
have 
specimens in St. Louis that 
lived for years and are _ indescribably 
beautiful, but do not plant north of St. Louis, 
line. Self pollihating. fos 
Bushy plants out of gal. containers, 15 inches. 
Each per 3 or more 
Each 
$2.25 $2.10 
GARDENIA-SCENTED 
EVERGREEN SNOWBALL 
(Viburnum Burkwoodi) 
Another new and completely charming _broad- 
loaf evergreen to grace your garden. The ex- 
quisite flowers produced in early spring—deli- 
cate heads of pale pink bloom—fill your garden 
with the fragrance of Gardenia on still summer 
nights. The leathery evergréen to half-ever- 
green foliage assumes a claret autumn colora- 
tion. 
Plant in sun or partial shade near patio or 
terrace where you and your friends can enjoy 
the exotic fragrance. 
Moss-balled, 18 to 24 in., field-grown. 
Each Each per 3 Each per & 
$2.25 $2.15 $2.00 
Ea. per 3, $2.00 
Field-grown, moss-balled, 15-18 in. An exceptional value at: 
% 
resem anp ees 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA 
(Glossy Abetia) 
Here is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen that is simply charming 
month after month. Best of all, we Me have an abundant supply 
a! 
and are going to price them—at just if last year’s price—so 
that all our friends can use them and use them generously. 
Abelia begins to show its dainty shell-pink blossoms at break of 
summer and simply doesn't stop until frost. Rich, lustrous foliage 
persists year round except in the most severe winters. Our plants 
grow to about 3 feet in height which makes them superb for low 
lines, massing, entrance pieces or choice hedging. Abelia is noted 
as a shady-area plant; yet ours grew pena in the nursery in 
full sun without a drop of irrigation, through the 
worst drouth on 
record! 
Ea. per 6, $1.80 
You'll wait a long time for another offer like this; so stock up 
generously. 
AMERICAN HOLLY 
(Ilex opaca) 
Everyone knows the American Holly and little 
needs to be said of its merits. It is our only 
native northern broadleaf evergreen tree and 
most gardeners agree it is our best. e 
Priceless at Christmas. Cutting boughs only in- 
creases the density and form. 
Never before have we had such a_ beautiful 
block of small plants to offer. Our plants are 
grown from selected types that have endured 
northern winters for as much as 70 years. We 
believe we have the largest offering of these 
plants in America and for this reason can offer 
quality plants so attractively. 
Do not confuse our pot grown plants with bare- 
root stock. Plant several to insure pollination 
and berry production. 
10 to 12 inch plants from 4-inch plant bands 
—perfect for transplonting. 
silo Each per 3. Each per 6 or more 
$1.00 90c 
CHERRY LAUREL 
(Prunus laurocerasus) 
Shiny  lus- 
Serviceable broadleaf evergreen. 
inches long. 
trous evergreen leaves are six 
White clusters of blossoms in late ci tnoeee 
black berries in late fall add to the pauty 
of this fine plant. Can be used as specimen 
plants or in hedging—sheared or .unsheared. 
Plant in sun or shade. 
Cherry Laurel is excellent South. Do not plant 
north of the St. Louis, Philadelphia zone. It is 
semi-hardy with us but so delightful we like to 
set small plants in protected corners. 
12-15 inches 
Eoch Each per & or «more 
56c 50c 
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1955 
Each, $1.00 
Moss-balled, field-grown 15 to 18 inch, 
3 for $2.90 10 for $9.00 
Field-grown, 
9 to 12 
inch, 
moss-balled. 
Each 
$1.10 
Each per 3 
Each per 6 
OREGON GRAPE HOLLY 
(Mahonia aquifolium) ; 
Easily grown, with shiny Holly-like leaves and clusters of yellow 
flowers followed by bunches of blue berries. This broadleaf ever- 
green is attractive and hardy. Thrives in shade or sun and in 
acid or alkaline soil. Excellent in the foundation planting. Orna- 
mental foliage is useful for cutting purposes. 
(Ilex rotundifolia) 
One of the finest new broadleaf evergreen shrubs for hedging or 
specimen planting. We were amazed at the demand for the plant 
last season and our supply was exhausted in a hurry. 
Rich, . lustrous foliage excellent for home front planting. 
contrast with Junipers and Yews. For formal effect, 
sheared to any desired shape. 
By the way, if you have been wanting a truly aristocratic ever- 
qreen to hedge your porch or patio, plant Roundleaf Holly, 
secure in the knowledge that you are planting the best. Wish 
you could see these beauties in our nursery rows! 4. 
Good 
may be 
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BOXWOOD 
(Buxus sempervirens) 
Here is the classic and aris- 
tocrat among broadleaf ever-§ 
qgreens. A Boxwood hedge % 
or edging around the rose 
or perennial garden is price- 
Jess. For formal hedging 
along walk or patio it has 
no rival and it is equally 
precious for a specimen 
plant at doorway, corner or 
in the moré formal garden. 
For years we have been try- 
ing to build up an adequate 
stock of boxwood of the 
more retiable St. Genevieve 
Now we have a beautiful 
supply of splendid 10-12 inch plants from pots that move per- 
fectly and offer them at a mouthwatering price: 
strain. 
Each Each per 3 Each per 10 or more 
$1.25 $1.00 90c 
