Saint Mary Nurseries 
Evergreen Fruits 
GUAVAS 
The Guava is a sub-tropical fruit, and quite hardy. Its range of culture is almost the same 
as the hardy varieties of oranges. The Cattley Guava ( Psidium Cattleyanum) is the hardiest species. 
We offer two varieties of this hardy sort. The bushes are very handsome, with rather thick, bright 
green, shiny leaves. The fruit measures 24 to i inch in diameter or larger. It has a pleasant sub¬ 
acid flavor and is very highly esteemed for making jellies and preserves. It is one of the most orna¬ 
mental of our fruit trees and the plants make 
handsome lawn specimens. 
PRICES ON GUAVAS. From seed. Each Per io 
1 to 2 feet.So 35 S3 00 
2 to 3 feet. 40 3 50 
Red Cattley. A handsome evergreen shrub, 
with glossy green leaves, producing large quan¬ 
tities of small, red fruits, 1 to 134 inches in diam¬ 
eter. It can be grown in northern Florida, the 
Gulf Coast country and more tropical regions. 
Yellow. Identical with the Red Cattley, ex¬ 
cept that the fruit is yellow instead of being red- 
fleshed. Both of these varieties are very desir¬ 
able. 
LOQUAT. Eriobotrya Japonica 
Japanese Medlar; Biwa of the Japanese 
The Loquat is a strikingly handsome, large-leaved evergreen tree adapted to the Gulf Coast 
country and more tropical locations. The leaves are large, dark green and rough; the young shoots 
woolly. A compact grower and forms a well-rounded head. It is very desirable as an ornamental. 
Nor is it desirable as an ornamental only, for 
its fruit, which is about the size of a Wild Goose 
plum, oblong, bright yellow, subacid, has an 
agreeable flavor and is highly prized for cooking; 
makes a most excellent jelly. 
The white blossoms, borne in spikes, come 
during the winter months; consequently, while 
trees are quite hardy all along the Gulf Coast, 
fruit can be counted on only in sections com¬ 
paratively exempt from severe cold. 
PRICES ON LOQUATS.— From seed. 
Each Per 10 100 
2 to 3 feet.$0 40 S3 50 S30 00 
3 to 4 feet. 45 4 00 35 00 
4 to 6 feet. 60 5 00 
SURINAM CHERRY 
Eugenia Michelii 
A low-growing shrub, sometimes reaching 
a height of 15 or 20 feet, with bright green, 
glossy leaves. The fruit is cherry-like, ribbed, 
an inch or so in diameter, with a delightful, 
spicy, subacid taste. Excellent for making jellies 
and preserves. It makes an interesting pot- 
plant for conservatory or home, and is quite 
hardy when grown outdoors. 2-year, bushy 
plants, 30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10. 
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Loquat Fruit 
