CHAPTER XLIII 

 PLANTS FOR FLORIDA 



The following compilation covers information concerning plants used 

 for different landscape purposes in the Florida zones. Some of these 

 plants are followed by the letter (T) which indicates that such material 

 is tropical and is not adapted to the middle-south and northern por- 

 tion of this state. 



This list is subject to considerable modification as further study of 

 these plants brings more complete information concerning their adapta- 

 tions and uses. 



The subject of Florida horticulture, especially from the landscape 

 viewpoint, concerning the use and adaptations of plant materials, is 

 yet in its infancy. Very few men have given any serious thought to 

 this subject; at least very little information is now in printed form and 

 available to those interested in this work. 



Florida is fast developing into one of the great winter playgrounds 

 and home sections for many northern people who wish to escape the 

 undesirable winter conditions. These people enter the state with the 

 intention of developing homes and with every desire to beautify them, 

 as is customary in connection with northern homes. A great dis- 

 appointment is encountered as soon as they endeavour to consult in- 

 formation which will tend to assist them in the landscape development 

 of their property. This list will be of some value to those persons 

 and to many others who are interested in the use of landscape ma- 

 terials throughout this section of the south. 



In selecting material for various types of Florida plantings two 

 things must be taken definitely into consideration: Material should 

 be selected which is of real value during the summer months in Florida, 

 and also material must often be selected which is of distinct value 

 during the winter months. The plants included in this list have been 

 selected for their general value throughout the year and more 

 particularly during the winter months. In view of this it is es- 

 sential that this material should be interesting because of its 



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