GROUND COVER PLANTS 
Much publicity has been given this group of plants of late. Some make lawn substitutes of 
variable quality depending on the method by which they are set out. In general better results 
are to be had by carefully grading and preparing the ground as you would for a lawn. Then 
set small divisions closer than generally recommended to cover the soil as quickly as possible 
before the soil between has a chance to wash away. This prevents the mounding effect so 
often seen in these lawns. 
AJUGA, Carpet Bugle. One of the finest cov- 
ers for shady places where a good water sup- 
ply can be assured. Leaves make a close turf 
not over 2 inches high. Blue flowers in spring. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (Manzanita, 
Bearberry). Prostrate trailing variety, excel- 
lent for a ground cover. The leaves are a 
rich green. The flowers are white with a pink 
tint, followed by red berries. 
CEANOTHUS GLORIOSUS. 
page 3. 
DICHONDRA REPENS. Makes a very close 
lawn surface of tiny round green leaves. Best 
in sunny places where it can be given mod- 
erate watering. Becomes loose and large in 
shade. Needs mowing once in a while only. 
Easy to manage. 
ENGLISH IVY. Dark green glossy leaves, 
makes a cover about one foot deep. Needs no 
mowing. Excellent on banks or level areas. 
Mat is too deep to walk over comfortably. 
Also in variegated form. Makes an unusual 
color contrast. 
GAZANIA. Greyish tufts of foliage covered 
by quantities of golden or orange and red- 
dish daisies on six-inch stems. Best in hot 
sun. Set plants 6 to 8 inches apart. 
HEDERA CANARIENSIS VARIEGATED (Va- 
riegated Algerian Ivy). Like the Hedera ca- 
nariensis, but its leaves are a creamy-white 
and green, beautifully variegated. An ever- 
green vine that is especially vigorous. 
HEDERA HAHN’S. This compact growing 
small leaf ivy finds much use in planter boxes 
because of its somewhat restricted growth 
habit. It may be used as a bed edging or 
ground cover in patio work where its dark 
green foliage creates a restful effect. 
Described on 
Much has been written on the 
subject of planting a lawn, but 
the process should not be diffi- 
cult if one follows a few general 
rules. 
The soil should be fairly rich 
and friable. Often in our area it 
is necessary to add topsoil. This 
is available and of a good quality. 
1. The addition of gypsum at rate of 3-4 bags per 1000 square 
(3 bales per 1000 square 
feet) is desirable. In any event the procedure after the ground 
feet, humus builder or peat moss 
is prepared is the same. 
2. Turn soil and water. After weeds have sprouted turn soil again 
and water. This cycle should be repeated until most of the ] 
weeds are gone. This generally requires about a month. 
IVY GERANIUM. For partially shaded or 
sunny places. Shiny neatly shaped leaves and 
showy flowers in pink, red, white, lavender 
or purple. Makes a nice cover for banks. 
Trailing. Subject to frost. 
HYPERICUM CALYCINUM. A low growing, 
bushy plant, bearing large, yellow flowers 
from May through October. Valuable as a 
ground cover. 
HELXINE (Baby’s Tears). Hardy, close 
creeper, making an excellent quick cover in 
deep shade with plenty of moisture. Tiny 
round St. Patrick’s Day green leaves. Subject 
to frost. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM (lce Plant). Rapid 
growing waxy succulent plants making excel- 
lent covers in dry sunny places. Colorful flow- 
ers in abundance, often cover the plants and 
make showy effects. Available in different 
colors, rose-pink, red, orange and yellow. 
STAR JASMINE. Ground cover, also plant- 
ing boxes. Not for dry banks. 
ORNAMENTAL STRAWBERRY, FRAGARIA 
CHILOENSIS. Handsome glossy foliage, cov- 
ered in spring with countless white flowers. 
Hardy and attractive, sun or partial shade. 
TRAILING LANTANA. Creeping plant mak- 
ing a mat about one foot deep with showy 
lavender-purple flowers over a long season. 
Very tough and hardy. Should it freeze back 
it quickly recovers. 
VINCA MINOR (Periwinkle, Myrtle). Ex- 
cellent evergreen ground cover, particularly 
for shady spots. Deep blue flowers. Very suit- 
able for rock gardens. 
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OTHER 
GROUND 
COVERS 
are the prostrate types of shrubs described in 
other parts of this catalog such as: 
COTONEASTERS. All white or pinkish flow- 
ered with red berries in fall and winter. See * 
full description on page 16. 
C. conspicua decora. Necklace Cotoneaster, 
with tiny deep green foliage. 
C. horizontalis. Small-leaved creeper 
fanning branches. 
C. microphylla. Low, densely covered with 
tiny foliage. 
HYPERICUM. Arching, low growing shrub 
with densely carried foliage and showy, jewel- 
like yellow flowers. (See page 18). For in- 
stance: 
H. calycinum. Especially low-growing with 
large flowers. 
H. moserianum. Very dense and dark-leaved. 
JUNIPERS. All Junipers can be restricted in 
growth by pruning. But here are some of the 
with 
better known spreading types (see also 
page 32): 
J. pfitzeriana. Bushy, wide spreading, hori- 
zontal. 
J. armstrongi. Bluer and softer foliage. 
J. procumbens. Bluish, sharply pointed leaves. 
J. tamariscifolia. Blue green, closest to the 
ground. 
PYRACANTHAS (Firethorn). If not trained 
upright all tend to spread. (See page 20 for 
varieties. ) 
P. Santa Cruz. Spreading 12 feet, this variety 
is the most often used ground cover Firethorn. 
Other excellent ground cover subjects are the 
CREEPING VINES (pages 36-37) such as 
Ampelopsis, the Ivies and Honeysuckle. 
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Rake, roll and level. 
4. Fertilize, using about four 
pounds commercial fertilizer 
per 100 square feet. 
5. Scratch surface lightly and 
sow seeds. Roll again thor- 
1OFT. 
6. 
up to 3 weeks. 
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inches high. 
oughly. 
Apply light mulch of finely shredded Canadian Peat at the 
rate of 600 to 1,000 square feet per bale. Roll lightly. 
Water with fine spray to avoid washing away the peat or seed. 
Keep moist at all times. Water with fine spray. 
Some grass will appear in from 5 to 7 days. Others may take 
Cutting should not be done until the grass is from 2 to 3 
We Offer the Finest LAWN SEED Our salesmen are fully qualified to suggest the type and 
mixture for your particular problem. See us when you plant a new lawn or wish to renovate an old one. Lawn rollers 
and mowers, seeders and fertilizer spreaders available. 
Soil builders, such as peat moss, leaf mold and cow manure, are also items that every garden needs. We handle only the best in this line. 
Insecticides and Fertilizers are necessary items of good plant growth and appearance. See our complete selection at the nursery. 
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