Ornamental Nurseries 
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PHOTINIA 
LOW PHOTINIA (Photinia serrulata). A beau¬ 
tiful, hardy evergreen, with large shiny foli¬ 
age which becomes very conspicuous in the 
fall as the older leaves take on a brilliant 
color. In spring the new growth comes out 
with tinted brown leaves and red stems. 
White flowers are produced in large, flat-top¬ 
ped clusters in early April. Reaches a height 
of 5 to 12 feet and prefers well drained, fer¬ 
tile soil. Does well in full sun or partial 
shade. Our stock is well branched and strong 
from open ground. 
18 to 24 inches $2.00 each 
2 to 3 feet.$2.50 each 
3 to 4 feet $3.00 each 
PITTOSPORUM 
PITTOSPORUM (Pittosporum Tobira). A shrub 
that is very popular and extensively used in 
the South. Of compact growth and rounded 
form with dark green leaves clustered at the 
ends of the branches. Yellowish white flow¬ 
ers are very fragrant and appear in the early 
spring. May be used in foundation planting, 
massing, trimmed as a specimen, or as a 
dense hedge. Prefers well-drained soil and 
partial shade. 
12 to 15 inches, light $1.50 each 
15 to 18 inches, heavy $2.00 each 
18 to 24 inches, heavy.$2.50 each 
ROSEMARY : Rosmarinus 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus Officinalis). A hardy, 
low-growing evergreen with pale blue flowers 
and gray-green, sage color foliage. Useful 
for edging taller plants. 
18 to 24 inches, medium $1.25 each 
2 to 3 feet, large $1.50 each 
BANANA SHRUB : Michelia 
BANANA SHRUB (Michelia Fuscata). A med¬ 
ium height shrub of compact growth; per¬ 
fectly hardy in the middle and lower South. 
The foliage resembles that of a magnolia, 
broad, dark glossy green, and the flowers are 
a brownish-yellow, edged with light carmine 
and have a banana-like fragrance. 
24 to 30 inches $3.50 each 
TEA OLIVE : Osmanthus 
FORTUNE TEA OLIVE (Osmanthus Fortunei). 
A beautiful shrub of compact symmetrical 
form. Leaves are dark green, glossy color, 
resembling the American Holly. Covered with 
a fragrant white flower in the spring and fall. 
Gives best results when planted in rich soil 
and partial shade; reaches a height of 20 feed 
Fragrant. 
2 to 3 feet, heavy $3.00 each 
SWEET TEA OLIVE (Osmanthus Fragrans). 
A handsome shrub with serrated leathery 
leaves, and yellowish or almost white flowers 
which produce a delightful fragrance in the 
fall and early spring. Prefers deep, well- 
drained soil and some protection. 
15 to 18 inches $1.50 each 
TEA PLANT : Thea 
TEA PLANT (Thea Sinensis Bohea). Best 
known as the Tea Plant of commerce. A val¬ 
uable, hardy shrub of medium size and com¬ 
pact, bushy growth; dark green foliage, white 
flowers with yellow anthers are produced dur¬ 
ing the fall and winter. Does best in well- 
drained, loamy soil and will stand some shade. 
18 to 24 inches $1.50 each 
2 to 3 feet $2.00 each 
VIBURNUM 
LAURUSTINUS (Viburnum Tinus). An ever¬ 
green bush or shrub, upright, compact, and 
of rapid growth; foliage dark green; flowers 
creamy-white, rose-colored in the bud. Pro¬ 
duced in great profusion in early February and 
lasting for a long time. Very fragrant. 
Desirable as a house plant. 
15 to 18 inches $1.50 each 
18 to 24 inches $2.00 each 
SWEET VIBURNUM (Viburnum Odoratissi- 
mum). Has large, glossy green leaves and 
white flowers appear in early spring. This 
plant grows low and bushy, a rapid grower; 
a rather tender plant but usually withstands 
the winters of Middle Georgia. 
15 to 18 inches $1.50 each 
18 to 24 inches $2.00 each 
Bamboo and Ornamental Grasses 
JAPANESE TIMBER BAMBOO (Phyllostachys 
Bambusoides). Particularly interesting and 
valuable for its gigantic stems which attain a 
diameter of 4 inches and a height of 70 feet 
or more. The stems grow from underground 
rootstalks about 2 feet apart and make a loose 
spreading plantation. The small stems on 
younger plants make fishing poles on account 
of their strength and straightness. 
Medium size clumps $1.00 each 
SPANISH BAY ONET (Yucca Treculeana). 
Bears large, creamy white flowers; leaves are 
dagger shape, but recurve. Prefers dry sit¬ 
uations. 
2 year clumps $1.00 each 
COMMON YUCCA (Yucca Filamentosa). Also 
known as bear grass and Adam’s Needle. Has 
long pointed sword-shaped leaves, with large, 
white, bell-shaped flowers borne in lai'ge 
heads. Will grow any place but prefers a dry 
waste place. 
2 year clumps $ .25 each 
COMMON PAMPASGR ASS (Cortaderia Argen- 
tea). The best variety of all ornamental 
grasses. The light green foliage is very at¬ 
tractive and in the summer it bears large, 
plumy spikes of flowers, silvery in color. 
Medium clumps $1.50 each 
Large clumps $2.00 each 
You will enjoy a trip to our nurseries, especially when plants are in bloom, and we will be glad to have you. 
