THE SOUTH'S OLDEST NURSERY 
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MERATIA . Calycanthus 
Meratla praecox (Wintersweet). 10 
ft. A Chinese shrub producing 
exquisitely fragrant yellow flow¬ 
ers, usually about January 1, 
and lasting for about four weeks. 
The flowers appear before the 
leaves, and when in full bloom it 
is a most pleasing plant. It 
blooms at a period when our 
gardens are destitute of flowers. 
Each 
10 
4 to 5 ft. ... 
.$1.50 
$12.50 
3 to 4 ft. ... 
. 1.00 
9.00 
2 to 3 ft. ... 
.65 
6.00 
18 to 24 in. ... 
.50 
4.50 
12 to 18 in. ... 
.35 
3.00 
PHILADELPHUS 
Mock Orange 
Philadelphus virginal. 4 to G ft. 
A handsome, new, vigorous- 
growing shrub with large, semi¬ 
double, fragrant flowers, some¬ 
times 2% inches across, which 
are produced in great profusion 
the latter part of April and early 
May. Also blooms during the 
summer. 
2 to 3 ft. 
18 to 24 in. 
PRUNUS 
Meratia 
Each 
.$ .50 
. .35 
10 
$4.50 
3.00 
Prunus glandulosa glabra albiplena (Double White-flower¬ 
ing Almond). 4 to 6 ft. A beautiful dwarf shrub, pro¬ 
ducing in early spring, before the leaves appear, a mass 
of small, double, white flowers. One of the best early- 
flowering shrubs. 
P. glandulosa trichostyla sinensis (Double Pink-flowering 
Almond). 4 to 6 ft. Same as the Double White-flowering 
Almond, except the flowers are pink. Very beautiful. 
P. triloba plena (Double Flowering Plum). 8 to 12 ft. A 
native of China; early-flowering ornamental shrub. Deli¬ 
cate pink, double flowers. Blooms April 1. 
SALIX . Pussy Willow 
Salix discolor. 8 ft. The well- 
known Pussy Willow, with silky 
catkins which precede the leaves 
in early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 30c 
each; $2.50 for 10. 
SALVIA . Autumn Sage 
Salvia greggi (Autumn Sage). 4 ft. 
A native of western Texas, and 
is, therefore, extremely hardy. 
It can stand zero weather and 
resists drought. Carmine flowers 
come in early spring and con¬ 
tinue until frost. Effective for 
massing. Each 10 
18 to 24 in., heavy ..$ .50 $4.50 
12 to 18 in.35 3.00 
SPRING-BLOOMING 
SPIREAS 
To keep shapely plants which 
will give a maximum of blooms, 
they should be pruned severely, 
and old wood removed directly aft¬ 
er flowering every year. 
Spiraea prunifolia plena (Double 
Bridal Wreath). 4 to 8 ft. From 
Korea. A beautiful early-bloom¬ 
ing variety, with small, double white flowers. Com¬ 
mences to bloom in early March. 
S. reevesiana (Reeves Single). 4 to 8 ft. From China. Pro¬ 
duces large clusters of single white flowers, covering the 
entire bush. 
S. reevesiana lanceata (Reeves Double). 4 to 8 ft. Large, 
round clusters of double white flowers cover the entire 
plant. Blooms latter part of March and continues for 
several weeks. 
S. vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea). A graceful shrub grow¬ 
ing 6 to 8 ft. in height. Produces a profusion of single 
white flowers during the latter part of March. One of 
the most popular Spireas. 
Above four Spireas: Each 10 
4 to 5 ft., well branched.$ .50 $4.50 
3 to 4 ft., well branched.40 3.50 
2 to 3 ft.25 2.00 
Above three varieties: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$ .85 
18 to 24 in... .60 
PUNICA . Pomegranate 
Valuable summer-flowering, tall-growing shrubs, perfectly hardy 
in the South. Flowers are produced in great profusion early in 
May and last almost during the entire summer. Foliage bright, 
lustrous green. Very conspicuous and desirable. Prune in late 
winter, as blossoms are made on current year’s growth. 
Punlca granatum alba. 20 ft. Double; white. 
P. granatum rubra. 20 ft. Beautiful, double, red flowers. 
P. granatum variegata. 20 ft. Sometimes red and variegated dou¬ 
ble blooms will appear on the same plant. 
All Punicas: Each 10 
4 to 5 ft., well branched.$ .60 $5.00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched.50 4.00 
2 to 3 ft., branched . 35 2.50 
Punica 
PRUNUS 
MUME 
(Japanese Apricot) 
A very early bloom¬ 
ing variety. In Jan¬ 
uary the tree is lit¬ 
erally covered with 
a mass of double 
pink blossoms, mak¬ 
ing a most con¬ 
spicuous tree for a 
lawn. Very scarce. 
Price Each 
5 to 6 ft.$1.50 
4 to 5 ft. 1.25 
3 to 4 ft. 1.00 
Spiraea reevesiana 
You Add Attractiveness to Any Shrub Setting With a Few Broad-leaved Evergreens. 
