Wight Nursery & Orchard Co 
BROADLEAVED EVERGREENS 
T HE South is indeed fortunate in the wealth 
of broad-leaved evergreens which flourish in 
practically all sections of it. The broad¬ 
leaved evergreens are different from the conifer¬ 
ous evergreens in that their leaves are large and 
glossy. Many of the broad-leaved evergreens 
have beautiful blooms and berries—a distinct ad¬ 
vantage over the conifers. With the use of broad¬ 
leaved material one is able to get definite con¬ 
trasts in color and size of foliage; blossoms over 
long periods; low growing or tall growing plants 
as the location demands—in fact, broad-leaved 
evergreens have all the advantages of conifers 
without their disadvantages. 
There is a distinct tendency on the part of 
planters in the South to use more Broad- 
Leaved Evergreens where they formerly used 
Coniferous Evergreens. Many of the Broad- 
Leaved Evergreens bloom and are a source of 
great satisfaction at blooming time. The bloom¬ 
ing season can, by proper selection, be length¬ 
ened over a period of several months from spring 
until midsummer. There are Broad-Leaved Ever¬ 
greens for every type of planting—tall columnar 
ones for planting where height is desired, broad 
symmetrical ones which can be used for places 
of medium height—in fact, there is some Broad- 
Leaved Evergreen which will fit any required 
place. The group as a whole has the added ad¬ 
vantage of standing pruning exceptionally well, 
so that they may be kept under control, and 
not allowed to become too large. 
The Broad-Leaved Evergreens are also excel¬ 
lent for the shrub border, for screening out 
undesirable views, and for use as specimen plants. 
There is not a more versatile group. You will 
find listed below plants of every type and habit 
to fill any requirements you may have in your 
planting. 
ABELIA 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA. Succeeding 
over a very wide range of climatic and 
soil conditions, in sun and in shade, 
this beautiful evergreen is probably 
the most satisfactory of the broad¬ 
leaved group. An excellent plant for 
hedge work. Although a very vigor¬ 
ous grower, it will stand any amount 
of pruning. A hardy evergreen with 
glossy, dark green foliage. Has pro¬ 
fusion of white funnel-shaped flowers, 
tinted with pink, borne in clusters 
from May until late autumn. Valuable 
for foundation planting, grouping on 
the lawn, etc. 
PRICES 
Size 
Each 
10 
3 to 4 feet, bare root_ 
_$ .55 
$5.00 
2 to 3 feet, bare root.... 
.45 
3.50 
18 to 24 in. bare root . 
.35 
2.50 
12 to 18 in. bare root . 
.25 
2.25 
10 to 12 in. bare root . 
.20 
1.50 
Specimen Plant, B.&B.. 
_ 1.50 
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BANANA SHRUB 
Glossy Abelia 
MICHELiIA FUSCATA. With deep rich green 
leaves and blossoms of the odor characteristic 
of bananas, the Banana Shrub has long been 
a favorite in the South. Ultimate height about 
15 feet. Comparatively slow grower. 
PRICES 
Each 
.$3.50 
. 2.50 
. 1.50 
. 1.00 
.75 
BOXWOOD 
BUXUS JAPONICA. A very attractive boxwood 
with large, light-green leaves. Excellent for 
edging beds and walks. The only boxwood that 
will stand the full sun in the lower South. 
Size Each 10 
12-18 in.$ .60 $5.00 
8-10 in.50 4.00 
CAMPHOR 
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. This is an unus¬ 
ually attractive evergreen with bright, evergreen 
foliage. It is seldom that one finds a tree or 
shrub which provides such beautiful color 
changes. The new growth is a wine color 
which changes to various other tones until it 
reaches a dark, glistening green. In fall the 
older leaves turn a bright red. If allowed to 
develop naturally will make a broadly rounded 
cone, branching clear to the ground. Foliage 
compact. Suitable for windbreaks, hedges or 
screens. Hardy in the South. 
PRICES 
Size 
0 to 8 ft.. 
Each 
..$1.75 
10 
$15.00 
12.50 
5 to 6 ft. 
4 to 5 ft., heavy . 
. 1.25 
10.00 
3 to 4 ft. 
. 1.00 
8.00 
CHERRY 
LAUREL 
LAUROCERASUS CAROLINIAN A. Excellent for 
screen, as it is a fast growing, erect evergreen; 
also for formal work, since the cherry laurel 
stands pruning especially well. Leaves large, 
deep green, bright and shiny. Grows to a 
height of around 30 feet when mature. 
PRICES 
Size 
Each 
10 
4 
to 
5 ft, 
B.&B. 
.$1.75 
$15.00 
3 
to 
4 ft., 
B.&B. 
. 1.50 
12.50 
2 
to 
3 ft., 
B.&B. 
. 1.00 
7.50 
18 
to 
24 in., 
B.&B. 
.75 
6.00 
Size 
3- 4 ft., heavy 
2- 3 ft., heavy 
18-24 in., heavy 
12-18 in. 
8-12 in. 
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