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Davenport Q uerry 
HOLLYGRAPE : Mahonia 
LEATHERLEAF HOLLYGRAPE (Mahonia 
Bealei). Has broad holly-like leaves of a yel¬ 
lowish-green tint and terminal clusters of yel¬ 
low bell-shaped flowers, produced in January, 
followed by clusters of purple berries. This 
plant is so different from everything else, it 
should be found in every collection of choice 
shrubs. Prefers shady locations and well- 
drained soil. 
15 to 18 inches.$1.50 each 
OREGON HOLLYGRAPE (Mahonia Aqui- 
folium). Similar to the Leatherleaf variety 
except that the leaves turn to various shades 
of bronze and orange in the winter and the 
berries are a dark blue. A really handsome 
shrub rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; pre¬ 
fers shady locations and thrives in most any 
soil. 
10 to 12 inches.$1.00 each 
12 to 18 inches.$1.50 each 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE : Lonieera 
WINTER HONEYSUCKLE (Lonieera Fragran- 
tissima). Also called “Christmas Honey¬ 
suckle.” A very desirable sort, round head¬ 
ed; foliage remains nearly all winter and from 
mid-winter it is covered with fragrant, creamy- 
white flowers. 
3 to 4 feet.$ .75 each 
JASMINE : Jasminum 
WINTER JASMINE (Jasminum Nudiflorum). 
The Jasmine that blooms in late winter, bear¬ 
ing a profusion of bright, yellow tubular flow¬ 
ers before the small green leaves appear. 
Nearly evergreen and grows to a height of 
about 3 feet. 
2 year old plants.$ .50 each 
PRIMROSE JASMINE (Jasminum Primuli- 
num). A beautiful shrub with small, dark, 
glossy green foliage (nearly evergreen in the 
South). Blooms in long sprays of fragrant, 
bright yellow flowers in early spring and last 
for several weeks. Useful as a trailing shrub 
as it can be trained on a trellis. Thrives best 
when pruned and fertilized. 
2 year old plants.$ .50 each 
THE PRIVETS : Ligustrum 
GLOSSY PRIVET (Ligustrum Lucidum). Makes 
one of the handsomest hedges in the South. 
Large, strong, dark glossy green leaves, and 
produces dense clusters of white flowers. Use¬ 
ful for securing effects in a border as well as 
individual specimens. Perfectly hardy and 
highly recommended. 
15 to 18 inches.$1.50 each 
18 to 24 inches.$2.00 each 
24 to 36 inches.$2.50 each 
JAPANESE PRIVET (Ligustrum Japonicum). 
A quick growing, upright shrub which makes 
up into striking tall clumps, or informal 
screening hedges, with wide spreading, curv¬ 
ing branches; foliage bright glossy green; 
showy, fragrant white flower plumes in the 
spring, followed by clusters of blue-black ber¬ 
ries. Stands trimming; very vigorous and 
hardy in most soils and situations. 
3 to 4 feet, light.$1.00 each 
3 to 4 feet, heavy.$1.50 each 
5 to 6 feet.$2.00 each 
SILVERLEAF PRIVET (Ligustrum Japonicum 
Excelsum Superbum). Similar in type to the 
Japanese Privet, but with foliage edged and 
veined with light silvery white. Reaches a 
height of 8 to 10 feet. 
2 to 3 feet.$2.00 each 
Globes, 12 to 15 inches high.$2.00 each 
Pyramids, 15 to 18 inches high $2.00 each 
Bay Tree Shaped, 2 to 3 foot stem, 
12 to 18 inch heads.$2.50 each 
SOUTHERN EVERGREEN HEDGE PLANTS 
(Ligustrum Sinense). Also known as Amur 
River Privet, South. This is perfectly ever¬ 
green when trimmed, and when not trimmed 
it is a handsome shrub or tree with white 
flowers followed by dark blue berries that 
stay on all winter. It grows rapidly and is 
not particular about soil or shade. The best 
plant for cheaply screening things from view 
quickly, or for hedges. 
2 year old,- strong.10c each; 100, $7.00 
LOQUATS : Eriobotrya 
LOQUAT or JAPANESE MEDLAR (Eriobo¬ 
trya Japonica). An attractive small tree of 
medium height, with large, prickly edged 
leaves; dark green in color when mature. The 
young leaves have a silvery, green, downy ap¬ 
pearance. Bears bright yellow, plum-like 
fruit, which is edible and makes excellent 
jelly. Flowers come in the fall and winter 
when many of the other flowering plants are 
dormant. Useful as an ornamental plant, but 
is not hardy north of Macon. 
3 to 4 feet.$3.00 each 
NANDINA 
NAN DIN A (Nandina Domestica). A very 
showy shrub of medium height with large 
clusters of small red berries in the autumn. 
Its dark green fern-like foliage assumes a 
gorgeous orange-red or crimson color in win¬ 
ter. Thrives well in any well-drained, loamy 
soil, and is very hardy. Used in all of the 
better class of landscape work. 
12 to 15 inches.$1.50 each 
15 to 18 inches, medium.$2.00 each 
18 to 24 inches, large.$2.50 each 
OLEANDER : Nerium 
OLEANDER (Nerium Oleander). A well- 
known shrub with long narrow leaves and 
very brilliant heads of colorful blossoms. Of 
upright growth and excellent for mass and 
foundation planting. Starts to bloom in early 
spring and continues throughout the summer, 
bearing clusters of pink, white or red flow¬ 
ers, according to variety. Not entirely hardy 
in the North, but if tops are frozen back, will 
come out from the roots with a luxurious 
growth. 
3 to 4 feet.$1.50 each 
The three most important things in landscape work are: avoid straight lines; 
plant in masses or groups; and leave an open space or lawn. 
