Ornamental Department. 
5i 
Miscellaneous. 
Agave Americana variegata. (Variegated Cen¬ 
tury Plant.) A very handsome variety ; center of 
leaves green, with broad, white stripes on the margin. 
Hardy here. 
Camphor Tree. (Cinnamomum Camphor a.) A 
broad-leaved evergreen, yielding the camphor gum of 
commerce. Is perfectly well adapted to this region, 
grows vigorously, makes a large tree, and is exceed¬ 
ingly handsome. Hardy throughout Florida and most 
of the Gulf states. Leaves and berries are very 
aromatic. It is a rank grower, thrives in the poorest 
soil, and is much sought for. 
Eulalia Japonica zebrina. (Ornamental Grass.) 
“This is one of the most beautiful and distinct hardy 
plants in cultivation. Unlike other variegated plants, 
this has its striping or marking across the leaf, instead 
of longitudinally. It grows from 5 to 7 feet in height, 
forming a most striking and graceful plant, resembling 
nothing else* we know of. The expanded flower- 
spike resembles the ostrich plume, and when dried 
will last for years. Entirely hardy. Whether used 
as a single plant or for groups on lawns, it has no 
equal.” 
Grevillea robusta. (The Australian Silk Oak.) 
A beautiful shade and lawn tree. Hardy throughout 
a wide region in Florida, where it grows vigorously. 
Bears handsome fern-like leaves and golden yellow 
flowers. Rapidly attains large size, and is as decora¬ 
tive as a palm. 
Grevillea robusta. 
Loquat. A beautiful, medium-sized, broad-leaved 
evergreen tree. The thick, leathery, lanceolate leaves 
are a pleasing shade of blue-green, covered with 
brownish down on the under surface. Equals Ficus 
elaslica as a decorative piant. (See full description, 
under “ Deciduous and Miscellaneous Fruits.”) 
Magnolia grandiflora. The well-known “Mag¬ 
nolia” of our native forests. The most magnificent 
of our broad-leaved evergreens. The trees bloom 
when quite small. The flowers are very large, pure 
waxy white and of the most delicious fragrance. 
Olive, Evergreen foliage, distinct in form, color 
and habit. A desirable ornamental tree. (See full 
description, under “Deciduous and Miscellaneous 
Fruits.”) 
Prunus Pissardii. The purple foliage retains its 
deep color through the warmest weather, and the 
leaves remain on the trees until midwinter. This 
most beautiful of purple-leaved trees bears a bright 
crimson fruit of fair quality, ripening in June. (See 
full description, under “Plums,” in department of 
“Deciduous and Miscellaneous Fruits.”) 
Texas Umbrella Tree. A sub-variety of the 
China tree ; of remarkably fast growth ; very sym¬ 
metrical, resembling an umbrella in shape. One of 
the handsomest deciduous trees grown, and cannot 
be surpassed as a shade tree. 
