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Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
Broad Leaved Evergreens 
Magnolia Grandiflora 
It has been said there is no tree which creates 
such admiration and beauty as the Magnolia 
Grandiflora and there is no doubt about its 
being king among all broad-leaved evergreen 
trees. To prize it is only necessary to see its 
beautiful radiant green leaves, and not any 
certain size, but anywhere from a small plant 
to a full grown tree, its fine foliage standing 
out in the coldest of weather, retaining its 
glistening, glossy-green color, and so wondrous- 
ly fine, that they are sold by the thousands 
every year for decorative purposes. The tree 
begins to blossom in June, and continues 
through July and August, displaying hundreds 
of great, large flowers. These beautiful cream- 
like and bell-shaped flowers emit a very rich 
perfume that can be detected fully a block 
away. 
We can ship them safely anywhere, having 
delivered them successfully in far away Cali¬ 
fornia and the Isle of Pines. Where wanted we 
can quote on large specimen trees, some of 
which have been successfully removed from 
our nurseries to Providence. Rhode Island, and 
other distant sections. Special planting direc¬ 
tions are given with each shipment. By all 
means plan to plant a few Magnolia Grandi¬ 
flora this season and do it NOW. You will be 
pleased with them. 
Each 
Per 10 
18 
to 
24 
inch. 
B. 
& 
B.. 
.$1.00 
$ 9.00 
2 
to 
3 
feet, 
B. 
& 
B. 
1.25 
12.00 
3 
to 
4 
feet, 
B. 
& 
B.... 
. 2.00 
17.50 
4 
to 
5 
feet, 
B. 
& 
B. 
. 3.00 
25.00 
5 
to 
6 
feet, 
B. 
& 
B. 
. 4.00 
35.00 
6 
to 
8 
feet. 
B. 
& 
B. 
6.00 
50.00 
Abelia Grandiflora (A. Rnpestrus) —One of the 
most beautiful poplar and satisfactory broad¬ 
leaved evergreens. The graceful drooping stems 
and branches are covered with dark glossy- 
green leaves, which in winter assume a metal¬ 
lic sheen. From the middle of May until frost 
this beautiful little evergreen produces beau¬ 
tiful little bell shaped cream colored fragrant 
flowers that almost cover the plant. It is hardy 
and a wonderfully fine thing, its foliage being 
attractive all the season. There is not a finer 
plant in cultivation than this Abelia. It is 
pretty anywhere and all the time. It seems 
almost to realize its own beauty, in that it is 
always trying to put on more loads of beauti¬ 
ful little fragrant flowers that always appear 
just at the right place so as to add more ad¬ 
miration and wonder to those who see it. 
Its long blossoming period for nearly six 
months, which is given to no other like broad- 
leaved evergreen, makes it one of the most at¬ 
tractive and satisfactory sorts for groups, 
borders or banking among coniferous and other 
broad-leaved sorts. 
10 to 12-inch .... 
Each 
Per 10 
Per 1( 
.$ .50 
$ 4.00 
$30.00 
12 to 18-inch..... 
.65 
6.00 
40.00 
18 to 24-inch. 
.75 
7.00 
60.00 
24 to 30-inch, B. 
Heavy sheared 
A B. 1.25 
10.00 
specimens . 
. 3.00 
25.00 
Aucuba Japonica Aurea-Maculata (Gold-Dust 
Tree) —A splendid ornamental tree or shrub 
with large handsomely variegated leaves. The 
bloom which comes in early spring is followed 
with clusters of pretty red berries, which it 
retains throughout the winter. The contrast 
with its pretty leaves and bright red berries 
make a very beautiful effect. They are hardy 
in the Southern states and about as far north 
as Washington. They are well adapted for city 
planting as they withstand dust and smoke to 
a considerable degree. They grow to a few 
feet in height and can be used to good ad¬ 
vantage in winter as indoor plants. They are 
especially effective when planted in masses or 
groups with other shrubbery. 
Each Per 10 
Small plants .$1.00 $ 9.00 
12 to 18-inch, B. & B. 2.00 20.00 
18 to 24-inch, B. & B. 3.00 27.50 
24 to 30-inch, B. & B. 4.00 35.00 
Mailing Size .50 
Azalea Amoena—A very desirable little ever¬ 
green shrub, with dark glossy leaves. Flowers 
are of a rich wine color, which are produced 
in such profusion as to quite envelop the plant 
when in bloom. Its leaves somewhat resemble 
boxwood in summer, but as the cold weather 
sets in they assume a beautiful shade of 
bronze. 
Each Per 10 
12 to 15-inch, B. & B.$1.50 $15.00 
15 to 20-inch, B. & B. 2.50 25.00 
Azalea Hinodegiri—A wonderful little early- 
blooming, hardy Japanese Azalea, more valu¬ 
able than Amoena, which it somewhat resembles 
in habit of growth, but is a stronger grower, 
produces bright, carmine flowers in enormous 
quantities. Remains in bloom longer than most 
other varieties. 
Each Per 10 
6 to 8-inch, well-branched.$1.00 $ 8.00 
8 to 10-inch, well-branched. 1.50 12.00 
Azalea Indica Alba—This is a beautiful and 
free flowering Chinese Azalea. Will rejoice in 
shady situations, while they should not want 
for sunshine for best results. 
Fall applications of leaf-mold or some sort 
of mulching will add magnificence to its almost 
snow-white floral display in the spring. 
Each 
12 to 15-inch, B. & B.$1.50 
15 to 18-inch, B. & B. bushy plants. 2.00 
