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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32430, 17 October 1970, Page 37

■ FRUIT PLANTS PRODUCE GROUNDCOVER COTONEASTER ,7 , Cotoneaster horicontalis Of low spreading habit and rapid growth this makes the perfect rock or pebble plant and ideal for smothering weeds. Colourful throughout the year with masses of deep red berries in winter and small shiny green leaves in summer. Ideal for sunny dry banks or under the eaves of the house. ONLY 85c EACH. OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. DOWNS NURSERY 8035 JAPANESE MAPLES Best planted now No other shrubs give such charm and character with such delicate foliage as the fascinating Japanese Maples. The blaze of beautiful golds, greens, reds and purples have to be seen to be believed. Some require shelter from dry winds but most species are hardy and quick growing. Available from colourful miniatures to larger shade and specimen trees. ACER PAKMATUM—-delicate green foliage in spring changing to all the brilliant golds, oranges and reds in the autumn. ACER CHISO—a lovely dwarf with orange and red foliage from spring to autumn. Ideal for rockeries or as a tub shrub. ACER SElGAN—beautiful red stems in winter followed by graceful green foliage in spring. ACER ATROPURPUREA—deep wine-red foliage from spring to winter. Best planted now while you can choose the leaf type that appeals. FROM $2.50 EACH. DOWNS NURSERY 247 CASHMERE ROAD. 4581 SCARLET BOTTLEBRUSH ■ I •' 1 I Callestemon splendens For a hardy, quick-growing, colourful evergreen this shrub is hard to beat. It smothers all through summer with gorgeous large "bottlebrush” blooms. Withstands the hardest Of winds and grows rapidly In a sunny dry position. Grows 6-Bft and readily trimmed. ONLY $1.25 EACH. OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY. DOWNS NURSERY 247 CASHMERE ROAD. 9113 LANDSCAPE GARDENING THE benefits of a carefully planand constructed garden are only too obvious to most home owners today. We have a qualified team ready to carry out all aspects of home landscape. Give your home the charm and character it deserves with the help of Cashmere Downs Nursery Landscape Service. 247 CASHMERE RD, Phone 384-628. DOWNS NURSERY. t V 3282