GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 103 



which assumes a dingy green tint in win- 

 ter, whereas the Armoor Privet retains 

 its brighter green color throughout the en- 

 tire year and are now to be found in every 

 section of the Southern States. It has 

 stood a cold of 20 degrees below zero in 

 western North Carolina, and is equally 

 successful in South Florida, thus with- 

 standing both extremes of heat and cold. 

 It is, therefore, the most desirable of all 

 broad-leaved evergreens where a tall hedge 

 is desired. Growth very rapid; adapts 

 itself to any soil not too arid or a swamp. 

 If properly treated, a good hedge may be 

 expected in, two years after planting. Set 

 plants 12 inches apart. After plants are 

 set cut back one-third of growth in order 

 to make a dense hedge. Strong plants ly^ 

 to 3 feet 10c. each, $8.00 per 100. Extra 

 strong plants, 15c. each; $12.00 per 100. 



CITRUS TBIPOI.IATA. — This is the 



hardiest known variety of the Citrus 

 family. Green bark and numerous stout 

 branches armed with strong, sharp thorns. 

 Very valuable as a stock for citrus trees 

 of different kinds. White, fragrant flowers 

 resemble those of true orange. Excellent 

 for hedge for defensive as well as orna- 

 mental purposes. Fruit, golden yellow, as 

 large as a walnut. It is deciduous, grows 

 well in the open ground as far north as 

 Washington, D. C, and withstands tem- 

 peratures of 15 degrees below zero and 

 lower. 



It has become of great importance as a 

 stock for citrus trees of all kinds. Vari- 

 eties budded on it are made hardier be- 

 cause of its dormant and hardy character, 

 and the fruit is of exceedingly fine quality, 

 ripening two or three weeks earlier than if 

 budded on other stocks. It has been 

 claimed that it dwarfs the trees budded 

 upon it, but the tests of years in our test 

 groves have not proven this to be so, ex- 

 cept in the case of a few varieties. For 

 the Satsuma orange, it is the only stock 

 to use. 



Citrus Trifoliata is adapted for planting 

 on alluvial lands, clay lands, soils under- 

 laid with clay and those which naturally 

 contain plenty of moisture or to which 

 water can be applied by irrigation. It 

 should not be planted on high, dry, sandy 

 lands lacking in moisture. On such soils 

 it is a failure. Seedlings can be used as a 

 hedge, and it forms an impenetrable bar- 

 rier to man or beast, and, with proper 

 care, can be made rabbit proof. 



We do not attempt to propagate all our 

 varieties on Citrus Trifoliata, and carry 

 only a select list of those varieties which 

 our experience has proven will give satis- 

 faction on this stock. Our list will be 

 found on pages 106 and 107. 



Our stock of Citrus Trifoliata seedlings 

 consists of 100,000, running from 8 to 20 

 inches: 



8 to 15 inches, $20.00 per 1,000; $3.00 

 per 100. 



15 to 20 inches, $22.00 per 1,000; $4.00 

 per 100. 



Citrus Trifoliata seed, i^ lb., 30c.; 1 lb., 

 $1.00. Special prices on larger quantities. 



Sour Orange Seed, oz., 20c.; i/4 lb., 75c.; 

 1 lb., $2.50. 



SFECIAZ. NOTICE 



The proper way to keep Deciduous Seeds, 

 such as Citrus Trifoliata and Sour Orange, 

 after they are out of the orange, is to put 

 them in charcoal, after they have been well 

 dried, and place in a box in a dry, cool 

 place. 



HARDY SHADE TREES. 



A si:i.i:cTi:i> i^ist of thz: best 



SHADE TREES FOB 

 THIS SECTION. 



We will be pleased to furnish prices on 

 large quantities of any of the following 

 shade trees on application. 



RED FI.OWERINa MAFI.E. — A very 

 pretty tree in the spring. It flowers before 

 the leaves start. The flowers can be seen 

 for some distance and are very attractive. 

 The tree is easy to transplant and is not 

 a very rapid grower, 4 to 6 feet, $1.50; 

 6 to 8 feet, $2.50. 



BOX EI.DER.— 6 to 7 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $2.00. 



SII.VER Z.EAF MAFLE.— 5 to 6 feet, 

 90c.; 6 to 7 feet, $1.00; 7 to 8 feet, $1.50. 



CATAl^FA SFECIOSA. — Large luxuriant 

 foliage, handsome white flowers, with pur- 

 ple dots and a touch of yellow around the 

 throat, with a pleasant, delicate fragrance; 

 a tree in bloom not only presents a mag- 

 nificent spectacle to the eye. but also fills 

 the air quite a distance with its agreeable 

 odor. In rapidity of growth it rivals the 

 most luxuriant trees of temperate climates. 

 5 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 7 feet; $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $1.75. 



ZiIGUSTRUM JAFONICUM. — Best ever- 

 green shade tree; very hardy, and can be 

 trimmed into any shape. 4 to 5 feet, 75c; 



5 to 6 feet, $1.00; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $2.00 to $3.00, according to grade. 



CINNAMOMUM CAMFHORA. — The 



Camphor Tree.— This tree is perfectly 

 hardy, and does well along the South At- 

 lantic and Gulf Coast. It is a handsome 

 evergreen, with bright, shiny leaves. Will 

 do well on poor soil, but, of course, will 

 make a more satisfactory growth when 

 properly fertilized. It is being planted in 

 large quantities for producing the gum 

 camphor of commerce. Prices, pot grown, 

 10 to 12 inches, 25c.; 18 to 20 inches, 50c.; 

 24 to 30 inches, 75c.; 30 to 36 inches, $1.00; 

 from tubs, 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 to $2.00; 

 4 to 5 feet, $2.50 to $3.00; 5 to 6 feet, $3.50 

 to $5.00. Same sizes in heavy, bushy 

 plants, 50 per cent, advance. 



Camphor seeds, 25c. per oz., $2.00 per lb. 



MAGNOIiIA GRANDIFI.ORA. — The king 

 of the Southern broad-leaved evergreen 

 trees; needs no description. 3 to 4 feet, 

 $1.00 and $2.00. Fine specimens, field 

 grown, $3.00 each. Extra large trees, $5.00 

 up. Seed, 25c. an ounce. $2.00 per pound. 



OAK. — Live Oak. — A typical Southern 

 shade tree, nursery grown, well formed 

 head. 3 to 4 feet, 75c.; 4 to 6 feet, $1.25; 



6 to 8 feet, $2.25; 8 to 10 feet, $2.75. 

 Water Oak. — Very popular. 4 to 6 feet, 



$1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.75; 8 to 10 feet, $2.50. 



Laurel Oak. — Similar to Live Oak. 4 to 6 

 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 feet, 

 $2.50. 



Bed Oak. — 4 to 6 feet, $1.25; 6 to 8 feet. 

 $1.75; 8 to 10 feet. $2.50. 



F O F ]^ A B, CAROLINA. — A vigorous, 

 healthy native tree of rapid growth, pyra- 

 midal in form, with large glossy leaves, 

 valuable for park or street planting. 

 Makes a fine, spreading head if well cut 

 back the first few seasons; succeeds every- 

 where. 5 to 6 feet, 90c.; 6 to 7 feet, $1.25; 



7 to 8 feet, $1.30; 8 to 10 feet, $1.50; 10 to 

 12 feet, $2.00. 



Trees Cannot be Sent by Mail. 



