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although small, are produced in clusters, 

 and emit the most pleasing- fragrance. It 

 is well said that "each individual bloom 

 has more sweetness than the most fra- 

 grant lily." It is of easy culture. 50c., 

 75c, $l,CO and $1.50, Large specimens 

 $5.00 each. 



PHILADELPHUS SYRINGA. — (Mock 

 Orange). A fine old-fashioned, sweet-scent- 

 ed shrub of medium size, flowering very 

 X early in spring. 35c. each. 



\ PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. — Fine shrub, 

 which is well adapted for trimming in 

 fanciful shapes. Flowers yellowish white, 

 very fragrant. Young plants, 25c. each. 

 Bushy nlants, 50c, 75c. and up. 



POMEGRANATE. — This hardy shrub, 

 which is easily grown throughout the Gulf 

 States, is very graceful in form and foli- 

 age, and its brilliant scarlet flowers are 

 very ornamental. 50c and 75c each. Ex- 

 tra strong plants, $2.00 each. 



SPIRAEA, OR BRIDAL WREATH. — 

 Spring bloomers. 25c, 50c and $1.00. 



TREE MIGNONETTE. — A very fragrant 

 blooming shrub, continuing its sweet fluffy 

 flowers from early summer till late cold 

 weather. Very pleasing. 25c, 50c and 

 $1.00. 



W E I G ELI A. — Very free flowering 

 shrubs, blooming in spring. 35c to 50c 

 each. 



Evergreens. 



ARBOR VITAE. — Chinese. (Sometimes 

 called American Arbor Vitae.) — 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. 



CEDRUS. — Cedar Deodora. — (The Great 

 Cedar of the Himalayan Mountains). — A 

 stately tree, attaining a height of 50 to 75 

 feet, foliage glaucous green; branches 

 feathery and spreading. Perfectly adapted* 

 to this climate. $1.50 and up. 



JAPANESE BAMBOOS. — In variety, 50c. 

 and SI. 00 each. 



RETINOSPORA. — Japan Cypress. — Plu~-. 

 mosa or Plume Like. — A rapid growing 

 variety, with exquisite foliage and slender 

 branches very handsome. $1-00 and up. 



BET? CEDAR. — 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 



BAY TREES. — Standards. — Stem (from 

 tub to first limb) 46 to 48 inches, crown 

 22 inches in diameter, per pair, $25.00; stem 

 (from tub to first limb) 46 to 48 inches, 

 crown 54 to 60 inches, per pair, $30.00. 



SICUS VITAD-SB. — Ordinary Box Tree. — 

 A fine small evergreen, with pale green 

 leaves. Can be trained in any desirable 

 form by shearing. 25c, 50c and 75c each. 



For larger specimens of evergreens write 

 for prices. 



Hedge Plants. 



\ LIGUSTRTJM AMT7RENSE.— A r m o o r 



x 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) 

 Growth very rapid; adapts itself to anv 

 soil not too arid or a swamp. If properlv 

 treated, a good hedsre may be expected in 

 two years after planting. Set plants 1? 

 inches apart. After plants are set cut 

 back one-third of growth in order to make 

 a dense hedge. Strong plants, 2y 2 to 3 

 feet. 10c. each; $8.00 per 100, Extra strong 

 plfints. 15c each; $12 00 per 100. 

 r** CITRUS TRIFOLIATA.— This is the 

 hardiest known variety of the Citrus 

 family. Green bark and numerous stout 

 branches armed with strons\ sharp thorns. 

 Very valuable as a stock for citrus trees 

 of different kinds. White, fragrant flowers 

 resemble those of true orange. Excellent 

 for hedge. 



[ Our stock of Citrus Trifoliata seedlings 

 J 'consists of 100,000, running from 8 to 20 

 i 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 

 I per 100. 



Citrus Trifoliata seed, V4 1*., 30c; 1 1Tb., 

 I $1.00. Special prices on larger quantities. 



Sour Orange seed, *4 lb., 75c; 1 lfc., $2.50. 



SPECIAL NOTICE. 



The proper way to keep Deciduous Seeds, 

 such as Citrus Trifoliata and Sour Orange, 

 after they are oat 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 SELECTED LIST OP THE BEST 



SHADE TREES POR 



THIS SECTION. 



We will be pleased to furnish prices on 

 large quantities of any of the following 

 shade trees on application. 



RED FLOWERING MAPLE. — 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 ELDER.— 6 to 7 feet, $1.50; 8 to 10 

 feet, $2.00. 



SILVER LEAP MAPLE.— 5 to 6 feet, 

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



CATALPA SPECIOSA. — Large luxuriant 

 foliage, handsome white flowers, with pur- 

 ple dots and a touch of yellow around the 

 throat, with a pleasant, delicate fragrance. 

 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. 



LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. — 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 CAMPHOR A. — 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. 

 Prices, pot grown, 10 to 12 inches, 25c; 18 

 to 20 inches, 50c; 24 to 30 inches, $1.00; 

 30 to 36 inches. $1.50; from tubs, 3 to 4 

 feet. $2.00 to $3.00; 4 to 5 feet, $3.00 to 

 $4.00; 5 to 6 feet, $4.00 to $6.00. Same 

 sizes in heavy, bushy, plants, 50 per cent 

 advance. 



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



MAGNOLIA GRANDIPLORA.— The king 

 of the Southern broad-leaved evergreen 

 trees; needs no description. 2 to 3 feet, 

 $1.25 and $2.00. Fine specimens, field 

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

 up. Fine specimens field grown, from 

 $3.00 up, if balled 50% extra. Seed, 25c 

 an ounce, $2.00 per pound. 



OAK. — Live Oak. — A typical Southern 

 shade tree, nurserv 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. — Verv 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, 

 952 50. 



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

 $1.75; 8 to 10 feet, $2.50. 



POPLAR, 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. 



