Saint Mary Nurseries 
Shrubs and Hedge Plants 
ALLAMANDA Hendersonii. Although classed 
with the vines, this Allamanda may be used 
very satisfactorily as a shrub. (See page 65.) 
ACALYPHA. The Acalyphas are medium¬ 
sized shrubs of compact growth, with very 
showy foliage. Everything considered, they 
are among the most satisfactory foliage 
shrubs for outdoor planting in south Florida, 
or for indoor pot-culture in the North. 
Each Per 10 
18 to 24 inches. $0 25 $2 00 
24 to 36 inches. 35 3 00 
3 feet up. 50 4 00 
marginata. A large shrub, reaching a height 
of 6 to 8 feet; leaves green, margined with 
different shades of pink, red and yellow, 
musaica. A smaller shrub of very compact 
habit; leaves beautifully marked in shades 
of red, green, bronze and yellow. A very 
satisfactory variety. 
ALTII/EA ( Hibiscus syriacus ; Rose of Sharon). 
This is one of our most desirable flowering 
shrubs. The top is rather upright and 
spreading. They are easily grown and 
produce blooms throughout a long period 
during summer. Each Per 10 
1 to 2 feet.$0 20 Si 50 
2 to 3 feet. 25 2 00 
3 to 4 feet. 40 3 50 
4 to 6 feet. 50 4 50 
carnea plena. Double; white, with red 
throat; a free bloomer. 
rubra. Double; red; large; free-flowering 
and a very handsome shrub when in full 
bloom. One of the best sorts. It makes an 
excellent hedge, and the two colors may 
be mixed with excellent effect. 
ANDROMEDA nitida. A native evergreen 
shrub, with large, oblong, bright shiny 
leaves. Sweet-scented flowers, pinkish white, 
produced in early spring in the axils of the 
leaves. Grows from 2 to 6 feet high and is 
recommended for planting in shady places. 
Each Per 1 o 
1 to 2 feet.So 25 $2 00 
AZALEA. The Azaleas are very beautfiul 
shrubs, producing an abundance of flowers 
in early spring. They are adapted to con¬ 
ditions from middle Florida northward, and 
give excellent satisfaction when planted 
under the proper conditions. The soil 
should be composed of leaf mold, muck, peat 
and sand, and the plants should be mulched 
from time to time with rotted leaves. P'or 
best results they should be planted in shady 
locations where they will not receive the 
hot rays of the summer sun. The drainage 
should be good and water should be fur¬ 
nished abundantly. 
AZALEA indica. Evergreen, densely branched 
shrubs, producing flowers of many different 
shades of white, scarlet, purple, crimson, 
salmon, and variegated colors. For mass 
effects they are not surpassed by any other 
plants. Each Per 10 
12 to 15 inches, well branchedSo 50 $4 00 
15 to 18 inches, very bushy. . 75 6 00 
18 to 24 inches, fine specimens 1 00 
lutea (Flame Azalea). A gorgeous deciduous 
shrub, producing immense clusters of large 
Buddleia variabilis magnifica (see page 52) 
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