. The Aiken Nurseries. Plants Vermont Catalogs; Trees Vermont Catalogs; Wild flowers Vermont Catalogs; Nursery stock Vermont Catalogs; Vegetables Vermont Catalogs; Horticulture Vermont Catalogs. Page 24 THE AIKEN NURSERIES, PUTNEY, VERMONT. DAPHNE CNEORUM Rose Daphne Our nurseries are probably the far- thest north point where broadleaf evergreens are grown extensively. These are acid loving plants. Soil not normally acid, can be made so, by the addition of leaf mold, peat, and rotten sawdust. Whenever possible, we suggest that you drive to our nursery for this stock to avoid transportation cos
. The Aiken Nurseries. Plants Vermont Catalogs; Trees Vermont Catalogs; Wild flowers Vermont Catalogs; Nursery stock Vermont Catalogs; Vegetables Vermont Catalogs; Horticulture Vermont Catalogs. Page 24 THE AIKEN NURSERIES, PUTNEY, VERMONT. DAPHNE CNEORUM Rose Daphne Our nurseries are probably the far- thest north point where broadleaf evergreens are grown extensively. These are acid loving plants. Soil not normally acid, can be made so, by the addition of leaf mold, peat, and rotten sawdust. Whenever possible, we suggest that you drive to our nursery for this stock to avoid transportation costs. All broad leaf evergreens are dug with a ball of earth. DAPHNE CNEORUM. Rose Daphne or Garland Flower. This low growing evergreen plant has won the hearts of all plant lovers. The rich pink flower heads are borne both spring and fall and are very fragrant. 6-9 In. plants with ball of earth $ each. 0-12 In. plants with ball of earth $ each. MOUNTAIN LAUREL, Kalmia latifolia. Fine bushy plants of this glorious evergreen shrub which enhances the beauty of New England and the Appalachian region in late spring and early summer. 12 to 18 in. each ; 18 to 24 in. $ each. MOUNTAIN FETTERBUSH, Pieri, floribunda. Of low, spreading habit. These bushes with their large evergreen leaves are covered with a profusion of white lily-of-the-valley like flowers in early Spring. Perfectly hardy and used extensively to lighten somber evergreen plant- ings. 12 to 18 in. each, $ per 10; 1H to 24 in. $ each, $ per 10. DROOPING LEUCOTHJOE, Leucolhoe cales- bae'i. Grows 3 to 4 ft. with arching branches. Rich bronze green leathery leaves with white Lily of the Valley like flowers. Best in shade. 15 to 18 in. $ each, $ per 10; 18 to 24 in. $ each, $ per 10; 2 to 3 ft. $ each, $ per 10. CATAWABA RHODODENDRON, Rhododen- dron catawbiense. This Rhododendron is the hardiest and most reliable of all the species. The foliage is broad and very ha
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