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Erwin’s Nursery - - - Denton, Texas 
‘looses - Flowering Shrubs - Fruit Trees 
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ABELIA GRANDIFLORA. An evergreen shrub 
that has the additional merit of blooming freely 
throughout the growing season. The leaves are, 
at first, a shiny, bright green, turning to a 
darker, metallic green in the winter. Tubular 
shaped flowers, white within and tinged with 
pink outside. We dig and ship these bare- 
rooted but the larger sizes may be had B & B 
if desired at 20c per plant extra. The former 
should be cut back about one-half when plant¬ 
ing. 12 to 18 in., 35c ; 18 to 24 in., 50c ; 24 to 
30 in., 75c; 30 to 36 in., $1.00. 
BOXWOOD (Buxus Arborescens). True-tree box¬ 
wood. Leaves are small, round and glossy green. 
Of very slow growth and useful for tubs, boxes, 
low hedges or other situations requiring a slow 
growing plant. May be sheared to any desired 
shape. 12 to 15 in., 75c ; 15 to 18 in., $1.50 ; 18 
to 24 in., $2.00. 
CAPE JASMINE (Gardenia Florida, or G. Grandi- 
flora). Dark green waxy leaves intensely 
fragrant, double or semi-double white flowers. 
Extensively cultivated in the South but needs 
protection from cold. 12 to 15 in., 50c; 15 to 
18 in., 75c; 18 to 24 in., $1.00; 24 to 30 in., 
(heavy) $1.25. 
CHERRY LAUREL. (Laurocerasus Caroliniana). 
Also known as Southern Laurel. Broad glossy 
leaves which remain bright at all seasons. Up¬ 
right growth, pyramidal in outline and attains 
a height of 18 to 20 feet. May be trimmed or 
sheared to any desired height, shape or size. 
Our stock is densely branched, having been 
sheared several times. 18 to 24 in., 75c; 24 to 
36 in., $1.25 ; 36 to 48 in., $1.50 ; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
ELEAGNUS. A broad, spreading shrub with the 
top of the leaves dark green, and the inner or 
lower side silvery green. 18 to 24 in., $1.25 , 
24 to 30 in., $1.50 ; 30 to 36 in., $2.00. 
EUONYMUS JAPONICA. A compact growing, 
upright plant with glossy, dark green foliage. 
May be trained on walls or fences and is also 
desirable as a single specimen in foundation 
plantings, groups or hedges. Will grow in 
shade and may be sheared in any desired shape 
or size. Dug and shipped bare-rooted. B & B if 
desired at 20c each extra. 12 to 18 in., 35c; 
18 to 24 in., 50c; 24 to 30 in., $1.00; 30 to 36 
in., $1.25. 
EUONYMUS SIEBOLDI. A rapid growing va¬ 
riety, long pointed, bright green leaves on slen¬ 
der drooping branches. Bears yellow flowers 
followed by red fruit. Dug with bare roots. 
For B & B add 20c. 12 to 18 in., 35c; 18 to 24 
in., 50c. 
JASMINE. We offer the following three varie¬ 
ties at prices indicated below: 
J. FLiORIDUM. Everblooming Jasmine. Golden 
yellow flowers, borne in clusters throughout the 
growing season. 
J. NUDIFLORUM. (Winter Jasmine). Almost 
an evergreen. Leaves and stem bright green; 
flowers small, golden yellow and produced in 
profusion in very early spring. 
J. HUMILE. Profusion of golden-yellow flow¬ 
ers in the spring. Strong, rank growing plant. 
Prices are quoted for clumps of bare rooted 
plants. For B & B plants add 20c each. 12 
to 18 in., 35c; 18 to 24 in., 60c; 24 to 30 in., 
85c; 30 to 36 in., $1.00; 36 to 42 in., $1.25. 
LAVENDER. (Lavandula Vera). A low. many 
stemmed plant averaging one to two feet in 
height with a spread or diameter about equal 
to the height. 6 to 9 in., 35c; 9 to 12 in., 50c; 
12 to 15 in., 65c; 15 to 18 in., $1.00. 
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM. (California Priv¬ 
et). A handsome upright growing plant with 
thick, glossy foliage. 12 to 18 in., 4c ; 18 to 24 
in., 5c each, $4.00 per 100; 24 to 36 in., 7c 
each, $5.00 per 100. 
LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE. (Amoor River Privet, 
South). One of the most popular hedge plants 
grown. A strong growing plant, spreading in 
fusion during the growing season. Fine land¬ 
scape material in the South. 8 to 12 in., 35c ; 12 
to 15 in., 90c; 15 to 18 in., $1.00. 
PYRACANTHUS. (P. Lalandi). Burning bush 
or Hawthorn. Upright growing, thickly 
branched, medium sized foliage and produces 
inconspicuous flowers followed by an abundance 
of orange-red berries through the fall and win¬ 
ter months. 12 to 18 in., 50c; 18 to 24 in., 
$1.00; 24 to 36 in., $1.50; 36 to 42 in., $2.00. 
PYRACANTHUS. (P. Yunnanensis). Yonnanese 
Firethorn. A broad spreading type of ever¬ 
green hawthorn with an abundance of beautiful 
coral-red berries in the fall. 12 to 18 in., 75c; 
18 to 24 in., $1.50; 24 to 36 in., $2.00. 
ROSEMARY. (Rosemarius Officinalis). A hand¬ 
some low spreading evergreen shrub with many 
stemmed, gray green foliage. Small spikes of 
blue flowers in the spring. Diameter or spread 
is about equal to their height. 6 to 10 in., 35c ; 
10 to 12 in., 50c; 12 to 15 in., 65c; 15 to 18 
in., 75c; 18 to 21 in., $1.00; 21 to 24 in., $1.25. 
SANTOLINA. (Lavender Cotton). A low, spread¬ 
ing, many-stemmed evergreen, silvery colored 
foliage. Useful in rock gardens or as border 
plants. Pot plant, 15c. 6 to 10 in., 35c; 10 
to 12 in., 50c ; 12 to 15 in., 65c. 
YAUPON. (Ilex Vomitoria). A valuable shrub 
as a substitute for Boxwood. Compact in form 
with dark green, glossy leaves. Stands shearing 
well. 12 to 15 in., 75c; 15 to 18 in.. $1.25; 
18 to 24 in., $1.50; 24 to 30 in., $2.00. 
Arborvitaes 
BERCKMANN’S DWARF GOLDEN. (T. Orien- 
talis Aureau Nana). Of dwarf habit, compact 
and symmetrical, conical outline, almost globu¬ 
lar. New growth is bright golden and holds 
its yellow color throughout the season. The 
plants we offer are the genuine, pure strain of 
fine coloring and form. Ultimate height about 
7 feet. 12 to 15 in., 50c ; 15 to 18 in., 65c ; 18 
to 21 in., 75c; 21 to 24 in., $1.00; 24 to 30 in., 
$1.25; 30 to 36 in., $1.50; 36 to 48 in.. $2.00. 
Berckmann’s Golden 
Erwin’s Broadleafed Evergreens 
The popularity of evergreens as ornamental trees and shrubs has grown so much that no planting improvement 
is considered complete without some of the many varieties grown in this climate. In winter or summer they bring to 
us the freshness of the great outdoors and their evergreen foliage always strikes a welcome chord that bespeaks the 
hospitality and refinement of the owners. Unless otherwise indicated they are dug and shipped as grown in cans or 
balled and burlapped. Prices on large specimen plants quoted on application. 
habit, but may be sheared in any desired shape. Suit¬ 
able for hedges, screens, borders or groups and is hardy 
as far north as Kentucky. Our plants are the seedling 
type, small leafed and densely branched, slower growth 
and a much handsomer plant than the big-leafed, more 
open plants. Bare-root plants only. 12 to 18 in., 5c 
each; $4.00 per 100. 18 to 24 in., 6c each; $5.00 per 
100. 24 to 36 in., 8c each ; $6.00 per 100. 36 to 48 in., 
10c each; $7.00 per 100. 
LODENSE PRIVET. (Ligustrum Nanum Compactum). 
Dwarf, densely growing privet suitable for edging, ^ 
sheared specimen in urns or miniature hedges. Very 
popular. Light grade hedge plants 25c each ; per 100 [ 
$12.50. Thick, compact plants 50c each, B & B; per „ 
100 $40.00. 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICA. A strong upright growing ^ 
broadleafed variety, with dark green, glossy foliage. 
White flowers in panicles followed by purple or black 
berries. Bare root plants. For B & B plants add 25c 
each. 24 to 36 in.. 35c ; 36 to 48 in., 50 ; 48 to 60 in., 75c. 
LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM. Wax leafed Ligustrum. A 
broad-leafed evergreen shrub of thick, compact growth 
with heavy, waxy, dark-green foliage. Inconspicuous 
flowers followed by black or purple berries. Very pop¬ 
ular. 8 to 12 in., 35c; 12 to 18 in., 60c; 18 to 24> in., 
$1 00: 24 to 30 in., $1.25; 30 to 36 in., $1.50. 
LIGUSTRUM NEPALENCE. Nepal Privet. Upright 
growth, leaves pointed, medium size and light green. 
A medium size Ligustrum filling in between the very 
tall and the dwarf types. 18 to 24 in., 75c; 24 to 36 
in., $1.00. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. Beautiful, large dark 
green, glossy leaves and one of the handsomest of the 
Southern evergreen trees. Very conspicuous, large, 
heavy white flowers in the late spring and early sum¬ 
mer months. 18 to 24 in., $1.25 ; 24 to 36 in., $1.50; 
36 to 48 in., $2.00. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. (Pink or Chinese Mag¬ 
nolia). See page 13. 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM. (Oregon Holly Grape). An 
attractive evergreen plant, with broad, glossy, holly¬ 
like leaves and yellow flower clusters in the spring. 
New growth has tints of red and yellow. Does best in 
protected situations and away from the full sun. 9 to 
12 in., 50c ; 12 to 15 in., 75c ; 15 to 18 in., $1.00 ; 18 to 
24 in., $1.25. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS. (True Myrtle). Compact, rather 
small leaves with beautiful lacy flowers in the early 
summer. 12 to 15 in., 35c ; 15 to 18 in., 50c ; 18 to 24 
in., 75c; 24 to 30 in., $1.50. 
NANDINA DOMESTICA. (Heavenly Bamboo). A most 
popular plant from Japanese gardens. The new growth 
is red, turning green at maturity and changing to its 
bold, orange-red color in the fall and winter months. 
Spikes of inconspicuous flowers followed by clusters of 
bright red berries in the fall. 8 to 10 in., 35c; 10 to 
12 in., 50c; 12 to 15 in., 75c; 15 to 18 in., $1.00; 18 to 
24 in., $1.25; 24 to 30 in., $1.50. 
PHOT1NIA SERRULATA. A large evergreen shrub or 
small tree. New growth is a beautiful shade of red, 
changing to green, and again becomes conspicuous by 
assuming a red shade in the fall. Flowers are white, 
produced in large corymbs, in the spring. Deeply ser¬ 
rated, spiny or holly-like leaves. 18 to 24 in., $1.00; 
24 to 36 in., $1.25; 36 to 42 in., $1.50. 
POMEGRANATE. (Punica Granatum Nana). Dwarf 
evergreen Pomegranate used as greenhouse plants in 
the North. Bright scarlet-red flowers produced in pro¬ 
