Beaumont, Texas 
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GUAVA 
(Feijoa) 
Ornamental, fruit bearing evergreen of many de¬ 
sirable qualities. Large leaves. Fruit delicious, be¬ 
ing eaten when fresh, crystalized, preserved, or made 
into jellies. Widely grown in California and well 
ada^pted to Gulf Coast, both as fruit producer and 
ornamental. Valuable landscape plant as specimen 
or in groups and masses. 
HOLLY 
(Ilex) 
The Holly group contains many varieties. 
—some producing large Trees and others 
growing more compact. The bright green, 
rich foliage and red berries are very color¬ 
ful. 
Guavas for Street Planting. 
PINEAPPLE Feijoa sellowiana 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 8 ft. 
Leaves medium size, the upper surface being a 
glossy green, and silvery-gray underneath. The 
flowers are whitish-purple with conspicuous red 
stamens, followed by edible fruit. 
Approx. Ht. XX XXX 
2-3 ft. 
B&B 
$3.00 
$ 4.00 
3-4 ft. 
B&B ' 
4.50 
6.00 
4-5 ft. 
B&B 
7.50 
10.00 
5-6 ft. 
B&B 
9.00 
12.00 
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HIBISCUS 
CHINESE HIBISCUS Hibiscus sinensis 
(Assorted Colors) 
A tender Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1. 6 ft. Valued 
for the gorgeous, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, 
which measure 6 to 7 inches wide. 
Size Pots XX XXX 
From 3 in. Pots $ .60 $ .80 
From 4 in. Pots 1,00 1.30 
HYDRANGEA 
HOUSE HYDRANGEA Hydrangea hortensis 
Deciduous Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 4 ft. 
Varying in color—white, pink and blue. The large 
flower heads and huge bright green leaves make 
it a favorite for Texas Gardens. 
Size Pots 
XX 
XXX 
From 2J/2 in. Pots 
$ .40 
$ .50 
From 4 in. Pots 
.75 
1.00 
From 6 in. Pots 
1.10 
1.50 
The Hollies are adapted to many uses— 
as individual specimens, in groups and 
border plantings, and formal clipped hedges. 
The Yaupons grow readily in the shade, and 
are not affected with heat or drouth con¬ 
ditions. 
NOTICE: We offer both Pistillate (Ber¬ 
ry-bearing) and Staminate (Non-Berry 
bearing) types. The pistillate types will 
only bear berries regularly where properly 
cross-pollenized by the Staminate type. Be 
sure to plant one Staminate Holly to each 
Pistillate type. 
Prices listed are for Pistillate (Berry¬ 
bearing) plants. Deduct 25% from these 
prices for Staminate (Non-Berry bearing) 
plants. 
AMERICAN Ilex opaca' 
Broadleaf Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 to 5. 30 ft. 
Large, rich green, glossy leaves, spiny edges. Masses 
of bright red berries in Winter. Grows in sun and 
shade, best in sandy loam soil. 
This is the beautiful holly used for holiday decora¬ 
tions. In addition to this, it is one of the hand¬ 
somest Evergreen shade trees. It is worthy of far 
more attention from the Landscape Gardeners than 
it usually receives. A native of the East and South¬ 
ern states. 
See “Notice” regarding 
berry bearing Trees. 
Berry-bearing 
and non- 
Approx. Ht. 
XX 
XXX 
6- 8 ft. B&B 
$ 7.00 
$ 8.00 
8-10 ft. B&B 
9.00 
11.00 
10-12 ft. B&B 
12.00 
17.00 
12-14 ft. B&B 
17.50 
22.00 
14-16 ft. B&B 
25.00 
28.00 
DAHOON 
Ilex caissine 
Broadleaf Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 and 2. 30 ft. 
Oblong, smooth, glossy green leaves. Produces 
bright red berries in abundance, lasting from early 
Fail throughout the Winter. See “Notice’’ above. 
Requires soil very much like the native Holly, 
and thrives bes.t in full sun. This Holly is a great 
asset to the varieties of Evergreen berried plants for 
bright color among the green leaves in winter. 
NARROWLEAF DAHOON (Myrtleleaf Holly) 
Ilex myrtifolia 
Broadleaf Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 and 2. 25 ft. 
Irregular growth. Branches have a' wiry appearance. 
Dark green, shiny, narrow leaves. Bright red ber¬ 
ries throughout the Winter. See “Notice” above. 
Approx. Ht. 
4- 5 ft. B&B 
5- 6 ft. B&B 
6- 8 ft. B&B 
8-10 ft. B&B 
XX XXX 
$5.00 $ 6.00 
6.00 8.00 
8.00 10.50 
10.50 14.00 
DECIDUOUS (Possum Haw) Ilex decidua 
Deciduous Tree or Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4._ 14 ft. 
Light green, pointed leaves. Bright red berries from 
early Fall until Spring. Very attractive after the 
leaves have fallen. 
Approx, Ht. 
4- 5 ft. B&B 
5- 6 ft. B&B 
6- 8 ft. B&B 
XX XXX 
$2.40 $3.00 
3.50 5.00 
5.00 7.50 
