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age, and its brilliant scarlet flowers are 
very ornamental. 50c. and 75c. each. Ex- 
tra strong plants, $2.00. 
SPIRAEA, OR BRIDAL WREATH.— 
Spring bloomers. 25c., 50c. and $1.00. 
TREE MIGNONETTE.—A very fragrant 
bloming shrub, continuing its sweet fluffy 
flowers from early summer till late cold 
Regen Very pleasing. 25c., 50G: and 
WHEIGELIA.—Very free flowering shrubs, 
blooming in spring. 35c. to 50c. each. 
EVERGREENS. 
On account of their increasing demand 
we give this class of trees and shrubs our 
special attention. We may say that as 
permanent planting there is nothing that 
is more beautiful and adds more comfort 
than well developed specimens of ever- 
green trees. 
ARBOR VITAE.—Chinese. (Sometimes 
called American Arbor VWitae).—A slender 
tree with flat foliage, also suitable for 
hedges. 35c., 50c. and up. 
ARBOR VITAE. (Compacta). — Foliage 
light green; habit dwarf and compact. 50c. 
and $1.00 each. 
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Cedrus 
CEDRUS. — (Cedar Deodara.—The great 
Cedar of the Himalayan Mountains).—A 
stately tree, attaining a height of 50 to 75 
feet; foliage glaucous green; branches 
,reathery and spreading. Perfectly adapted 
to this climate. 75c. and $1.00. each; 
larger size, $1.50 to $2.50 each. 
JAPANESE BAMBOOS.—In variety, 50c. 
and $1.00 each. 
RETINOSPORA.—Japan Cypress. — Plu- 
mosa or Plume Like.—A rapid growing 
variety, with exquisite foliage and slender 
branches; very handsome. 75c. to $1.00; 
large specimens, $3.50 to $5.00. 
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RED CEDAR.—50c., 75c. and $1.00 each. 
SPECIMEN BAY TBREES.—Both stand- 
ard and pyramid shapes. Prices on appli- 
cation. 
HEDGE PLANTS. 
SICUS VITIDZ.—Box ‘Tree.—A_ fine 
small evergreen, with pale green leaves. 
Can be trained in any desirable form by 
shearing. 25c., 50c. and 75c. each. 
LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE.—Armoor 
River Privet.—Our hedges of this desirable 
evergreen have for years past been noted 
for their perfect shape and appearance. It 
far surpasses the variety cultivated in 
Northern sections under the name of Cali- 
fornia Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium), 
which assumes a dingy green tint in 
winter, whereas the Armoor Privet re- 
tains its brighter green color throughout 
the entire 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 
15¢e. each, $8.00 per 100. Extra strong 
plants 25c. each, $12.00 per 100. 
CITRUS TRIFOLIATA.—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, fragrarit 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 
weil in the open ground as far north as 
Washington, D. C., and withstands tem- 
-eratures of 15 degrees below zero and 
: wer. 
It has become of great importance as a 
stock for citrus trees of all kinds. Vari- 
eties budded on it are made hardier because 
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 barrier 
to man or beast, and, with proper care, 
| can be made rabbit proof. 
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