THE SOUTH'S OLDEST NURSERY 
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HESPERALOE 
Hesperaloe parvlflora. 2 ft. The so-called “Red Yucca.” A 
native of Texas; hardy in the southeastern states. Rosy- 
red flowers on top of stems 3 to 4 ft. tall. Begins flower¬ 
ing in May. Each 
2-yr.$ .50 
ILEX . Holly 
“Again at Christmas did we weave 
The Holly round the Christmas Hearth.” 
We find the Holly one of the most cosmopolitan of 
plants, being distributed over North America, Africa, Asia, 
Europe and South America. 
Ilex aqulfolium (English Holly). 40 ft. This variety is 
good only near the coast where there is ample moisture. 
Berries red. Each 
15 to 18 in.$2.00 
I. cassine angustifolia. 20 ft. A narrow leaf native Holly 
having quantities of small red berries in the winter. 
Ideal for hedges. See page 26 for hedge plants. 
Each 
10 
4 
to 
5 ft., bushy . 
.$3.00 
$27.50 
3 
to 
4 ft., bushy . 
. 2.00 
17.50 
2 
to 
3 ft. 
12.50 
18 
to 24 in. 
9.00 
I. cassine myrtifolia (Myrtle-leaf 
Holly). 10 ft. Very small dark 
green leaves. Rather large, bright 
red berries freely produced. Ideal 
for planting in bogs or where too 
wet for other plants to grow. 
I. myrtifolia lowei. Same ns above 
but with yellow berries. 
Above two Hollies: Each 10 
18 to 24 in.$1.25 $10.00 
12 to 18 in.75 6.50 
I. cornuta (Horned Holly). 12 ft. 
A Chinese species discovered the 
middle of the last century by the 
late Robert Fortune. Leaves shin¬ 
ing green; usually with five sharp 
spines. Growth compact and py¬ 
ramidal. Fruit or berries are the 
largest of any Holly in cultiva¬ 
tion. 
/ - N 
All of our Hollies 
are grown from 
either cuttings or 
grafts from well 
berried speci¬ 
mens, insuring 
handsome plants 
for you. 
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ILLICIUM . Anise Tree 
Illlclum anisatnm (Japanese Anise Tree). 15 ft. A hand¬ 
some evergreen with broad, light green leaves which, 
when bruised, emit an anise fragrance. Very desirable. 
Each 10 Each 10 
4 to 5 ft.$3.00 $27.50 18 to 24 in. 1.00 8.50 
3 to 4 ft. 2.00 17.50 12 to 18 in.50 4.00 
KALMIA American Laurel 
Kalmla latifolia (Mountain Laurel). 10 to 12 ft. A beau¬ 
tiful, native, broad-leaved evergreen shrub, often at¬ 
taining the size of a small tree. Its thick, waxy leaves 
are retained the year round, giving a striking effect. 
The pink and white geometrically shaped buds appear 
and expand into beautiful white and flesh-colored flower 
cups. Of greatest value for massing, making a hand¬ 
some effect in the landscape. All from open ground. 
18 to 24 in., extra-strong clumps.$2.00 $17.50 
12 to 18 in., extra-strong clumps. 1.50 12.50 
LAUROCERASUS . Cherry-Laurel 
Laurocerasus caroliniana (Prunus caroliniana; Carolina 
Cherry-Laurel). 20 ft. Desirable as a single specimen 
or for grouping, as it makes a most effective back¬ 
ground in landscape work. Can also be pruned in stand¬ 
ard, pyramidal, and other formal shapes. 
All plants from open ground. Each 10 
4 to 5 ft., heavy, bushy, B&B.$3.00 $27.50 
3 to 4ft., heavy, bushy, B&B. 2.25 20.00 
2 to 3 ft., heavy, bushy, B. R.75 6.50 
18 to 24 in., bushy, B. R.50 4.50 
Sheared Plants: Each 
4 to 5 ft., B&B .$6.00 
3 to 4 ft., B&B . 4.00 
2 to 3 ft., B&B . 3.00 
See page 26 for hedge plants. 
L. officinalis (English Cherry-Laurel). 20 ft. The princi¬ 
pal merits are great vigor and beautiful, broad, shining 
foliage, easy cultivation, thriving in any ordinary, good, 
well-drained garden soil. Not hardy north of Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. The plants do not bloom until they are sev¬ 
eral years old, when they produce spikes of small white 
flowers. For massing or for single specimens, few plants 
possess more advantages than the English Laurel. 
Each 10 
3 to 4 ft., very bushy .$2.50 $22.50 
2 to 3 ft., bushy . 2.00 17.50 
18 to 24 in., bushy . 1.50 12.50 
15 to 18 in., bushy . 1.00 8.50 
I. cornuta bufordi (Buford’s Holly). 15 ft. A variety of the above, with few 
or no spines. Of more rapid growth than the above type. 
Above two Hollies: 
Each 18 to 24 in.$2.00 
2 to 3 ft.$3.00 15 to 18 in. 1.50 
I. crenata (Japanese Holly). 4 ft. A much-branched evergreen shrub, with 
oval, crenate leaves. Makes a splendid specimen, and is very desirable for 
hedge-planting. Berries black. Each 10 
18 to 24 in., very bushy.$2.00 $17.50 
15 to 18 in., very bushy. 1.50 12.50 
12 to 15 in., very bushy. 1.00 8.50 
10 to 12 in.75 6.00 
I. glabra (Inkberry). 8 ft. Native blackberried variety. Each 10 
2 to 3 ft.$1.50 $10.00 
I. integra (Othera japonica). 20 ft. This Japanese species is the most dis¬ 
tinct of the Hollies, having light green, oval, spineless leaves. Red berries 
produced on large plants. Each 10 
18 to 24 in.$2.00 $17.50 
15 to 18 in. 1.50 12.50 
I. latifolia (Tarajo or Magnolia-leaved Holly). 25 ft. This is the largest fo- 
liaged of any Holly, having leaves as large and as lustrous as the Southern 
Magnolia, growing in the southern part of Japan to trees 50 or 60 feet tall. 
In cultivation it will perhaps reach half this height. Very rare. Each 
2 to 3 ft.$4.00 
18 to 24 in. 3.00 
15 to 18 in. 2.00 
I. opaca (American Holly). 50 ft. Well-known native tree, having red berries. 
Each 10 Each 10 
4 to 5ft., specimens. .$5.00 2 to 3 ft.2.00 17.50 
3 to 4 ft.3.00 $27.50 18 to 24 in. 1.00 9.00 
I. opaca xanthocarpa (Yellow-berried variety of above). Each 
18 to 24 in.$2.00 
I. vomitoria (Yaupon). 20 ft. A native shrub with spreading branches and 
small, oval or oblong leaves. Most effective when planted in clumps. Small 
red berries freely produced. Ideal for hedges. See page 26 for hedge plants. 
4 to 5 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
2 to 3 ft. 
18 to 24 in. 
Each 10 
$3.50 $32.50 
2.50 22.50 
1.50 12.50 
1.00 9.00 
Laurocerasus caroliniana 
(sheared plant) 
Your Grounds Are an Important Part of Your Home. 
