A Few Ornamentals. 
ARBORVIT/E compacta. Of compact growth, 
as its name indicates; heads somewhat coni¬ 
cal in shape; foliage dark green. 
Orientalis (Chinese). Of rather upright growth ; 
heads not as dense as some of the other sorts, 
but makes a handsome tree, and is, perhaps, 
the most rapid grower of any of the Biotas. 
Rosedale. This handsome variety, recently 
originated in southern Texas, is now attract¬ 
ing a great deal of attention throughout the 
South. It is of very compact growth and 
forms asymmetrical, well-rounded head. The 
foliage is of a dark bluish green cast that 
makes it unique and distinctive in appear¬ 
ance. Very desirable. 
CAMPHOR TREE ( Cinnamomum Camphora .) 
A broad-leaved evergreen, yielding the cam¬ 
phor gum of commerce. Is perfectly well 
adapted to this region, grows vigorously, 
makes a large tree, and is exceedingly hand¬ 
some. Hardy throughout Florida and most 
of the Gulf states. Makes an excellent wind¬ 
break. Leaves and berries are very aromatic. 
It is a rank grower, and thrives in soil of but 
ordinary fertility. Considerable attention has 
recently been drawn to the possibilities of 
camphor production for profit in the Lower 
South, and the trees are now in demand for 
this purpose. 
CAPE JESSAMINE ( Gardenia florida ). A 
well-known evergreen shrub, having very 
handsome foliage, and producing in profu¬ 
sion large, fragrant white flowers from May to 
September. Hardy throughout the Lower 
South and as far north as Virginia. 
CRAPE MYRTLE {Lager strcemia In die a) . Too 
much cannot be said in favor of the delicate- 
flowered Lagerstroemias; universal favorites in 
the South, and deservedly so. Deciduous 
shrubs, hardy in the southern states, and pro¬ 
ducing throughout the summer great clusters 
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of delicately fringed flowers. In Florida and 
the South the Crape Myrtle takes the place of 
the lilac, so common at the North. Makes the 
most charming flowering hedge known. 
Purple. A grand sort, producing immense 
quantities of bloom of a rich purple color. 
Scarlet. A very dark shaded variety. In our 
opinion the best of all; a gorgeous plant. 
White. This is quite scarce, and very lovely. 
CUPRESSUS pyramidalis. There are many 
varieties of Cypress which are well adapted to 
the South, but this is one of the most desir¬ 
able. It is a very handsome evergreen, with 
a radical departure from the type. The tree 
grows very fast and assumes a beautifully 
erect and shaft-like form. 
HONEYSUCKLE, Pink. A moderate-growing 
vine, not a very strong climber, but desirable 
for open-ground culture. Beautiful bright 
pink flowers, which change to a pale pink. 
KUMQUAT {Citrus Japonic a). A small tree or 
large bush, bearing in great abundance a 
beautiful edible fruit the size of a pigeon’s 
egg. Evergreen; remarkably handsome. 
(See description and full account on page 7.) 
MAGNOLIA grandiflora. The well-known 
"Magnolia” of our native forests. The most 
magnificent of our broad-leaved evergreens. 
'Fhe trees bloom when quite small. The 
flowers are very large, pure waxy white, and 
of the most delicious fragrance. All of our 
plants are nursery-grown, have been once 
transplanted and are finely rooted. 
MYRTLE-LEAVED ORANGE. A handsome 
dwarf evergreen tree, bearing in large clusters 
a flat fruit looking like a small Mandarin 
orange. Foliage dark, glossy green, and the 
graceful, upright branches are thickly studded 
with small leaves. Form and habit different 
from any other Citrus, and very striking. 
