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GRIFFING NURSERIES 
BAMBOOS and GRASSES 
Uense, plume-like foliage is entirely evergreen. Certain varieties make beautiful 
screens for hiding garages, and outbuildings and obstructing unsightly views. Does 
not spread like reeds or Johnson Grass. 
FEATHER BAMBOO Bambusa vulgaris 
15 ft. T2. Large, graceful; green foliage and 
steni.s. 
GOLDEN BAMBOO B. vulgaris aureovariegatac 
15 ft. T2. Stems golden, penciled green. Very 
])retty. 
NINGALA BAMBOO Arundinaria falcata 
10 ft. T2. Low growing, graceful arching branch¬ 
es. Finely divided. 
SILVERSTRIPE BAMBOO B. a. viridistriatasi 
15 ft. T2. Silver or white stripe in lea'f; other¬ 
wise like Feathery variety. 
FOUNTAIN GRASS Pennisetum ruppeli 
2 ft. T3. Airy light colored foliage. Almost 
evergreen. 
PAMPAS GRASS Cortaderia argentea 
8 ft. T2. Beautiful light green foliage, grace¬ 
fully recurved. Sends up tall silvery plumes which 
are distinctive. 
STRIPED EULALIA GRASS 10. japonica var. 
3 ft. T5. Has white pin stripes lengthwise of the 
blades. Very striking. 
ZEBRA GRASS Miscanthus sinensis zebrinus 
5 ft. T4. Has white bars cross-wise of the blades 
Price per each for 
Ea. 
10 
100 
B&B 
Small 
Clp. 
$1.15 
$ .95 
$ .80 
B&B 
Med. 
Clp. 
2.20 
1.75 
1.50 
B&B 
Large 
Clp. 
3.00 
2.40 
2.10 
(NB) Not Balled DEDUCT 25% 
Chinese Tallow 
SHADE and ORNAMENTAL TREES 
(Suitable for Shade and Street Plauiting) 
Shade Trees are a necessity and comfort as well as an 
adornment for the Home and Parkways. The sun is hot in 
the South, and Shade Trees add comfort to the home plant¬ 
ings. We make a specialty of growing desirable Shade trees, 
and offer the vast assortment as listed below. Make your 
selection to fit your requirements. Home Sites where Trees 
are planted are always most desirable, therefore all new 
Home Sites should be planted early. 
ARIZONA ASH Fraxinus velutina 
30 ft. T2. (Evergreen Ash). Clean growth, 
trunk straight witji grayish-color smooth bark. 
Dark glossy green foliage. Practically evergreen. 
AMERICAN ELM Ulmus americana 
80 ft. T6. Attractive shade for arid regions. 
Small leaves, small weeping branches. I’icturesque. 
CHINESE ELM Ulmus parvifolia 
50 ft. T5. Similar to American, except slower in 
attaining shaped head for shades. 
CHINESE TALLOW Sapium sebiferum 
50 ft. T 2. Compact upright dense fast grow¬ 
ing semi-tropic tree with small bright green leaves, 
assuming striking scarlet in fall. 
SYCAMORE Platanus orientalis 
80 ft. T5. (Plane Tree). Deciduous. Large tree, 
large leaves shed in Fall. 
CHINESE POPLAR Populus lasiocarpa 
40 ft. T5. Tall pyramidal form. Dark green 
foliage, rounded shape. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR Populus nigra italica 
40 ft. T6. Slender. Popular for lining drive¬ 
ways. Sturdy growth. 
Price per each for 
Clpr. 
Ap. Ht. 
Ea. 
10 
100 
B&B 
1 -VA 
in. 
8 -10 ft. 
$2.00 
$1.60 
$1.45 
B&B 
1J4-1J4 
in. 
10-12 ft. 
2.25 
1.80 
1.60 
B&B 
V/.-1A 
in. 
12-14 ft. 
2.55 
2.00 
1.80 
B&B 
m-2 
in. 
14-16 ft. 
2.80 
2.20 
2.00 
B&B 
2 -2)4 
in. 
16-18 ft. 
3.30 
2.65 
2.25 
B&B 
2)4-3 
in. 
18-20 ft. 
4.30 
3.40 
2.90 
B&B 
3 -3)4 
in. 
20-22 ft. 
5.50 
4.35 
3.85 
Heavy Perfect Specimens 25% Extra. 
(NB) Not Balled DEDUCT 25% 
3 year old Arizona Ash for Street Planting 
