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Catkins Nurseries, Midlothian, Virginia 
NANDINA : Heavenly Bamboo 
NANDINA DOMESTICA. An evergreen Japanese 
shrub which grows well in either sun or shade and 
is not particular as to soil conditions if the drain¬ 
age is good. The white flowers are produced in 
panicles and are followed by red berries. The new 
foliage is tinted with pink and in winter becomes a 
beautiful red color from, the effects of cold. 
12 to 18 in..60 each 24 to 30 in. 1.50 each 
18 to 24 in. 1.00 each 30 to 36 in. 2.00 each 
PHQTINIA 
SERRXJLATA. During most of the summer, it 
bears large 6-inch panicles of small white flowers, 
and in the autumn, many of the shining, oblong, 
8-inch leaves turn a vivid crimson. 
12 to 18 in.75 each 
RHODODENDRONS 
OSMANTHUS 
FRAGRANT OLIVE. Small white flowers produced 
in clusters, which emit a pleasing fragrance. 
Holly-like leaves. 
12 to 18 in. 1.00 each 18 to 24 in. 1.50 each 
These beautiful broad-leaved evergreen shrubs do 
well in almost any soil if a mulch of coarse ma¬ 
terial, sufficient to hold moisture, is put around 
them. They are shade-loving plants and do best 
on a northern exposure, but will thrive in open, 
sunny positions where necessary mulch is supplied. 
In native varieties. 
PACHYSANDRA 
TERMINALIS—Japanese Spurge. A most valuable 
broad-leaf evergreen trailing shrub for shady places 
where grass will not grow. Completely covers the 
ground like an evergreen mat. 
Each Doz. Per 100 
Rooted cuttings .10 1.00 5.00 
Strong plants .. .15 1.50 10.00 
THE GOOD-WILL OF OUR MANY CUSTOMERS 
IS OUR GREATEST ASSET. 
CATAWBIENSE. This is our native variety from 
the Alleghany Mountains, and those who have visited 
these mountains can appreciate this grand plant. 
Flowers deep lavender. 
2 to 3 ft. 2.00 each 4 to 5 ft. 4.00 each 
3 to 4 ft. 3.00 each 
MAXIMUM-—Great Laurel. Native of the Alle¬ 
ghany Mountains. Produces large trusses of light 
pink flowers. Blooms later than R. Catawbiense. 
18 to 24 in. 1.50 each 3 to 4 ft. 3.50 each 
2 to 3 ft. 2.00 each 4 to 5 ft. 5.00 each 
VIBURNUM 
RHYTODOPHYLLUM. A Japanese va¬ 
riety with broad, dull green leaves; of 
spreading growth. Pure white flowers in 
large panicles produced about the middle 
of May. A very handsome shrub. 
2 to 3 ft. 1.50 each 
3 to 4 ft. 2.25 each 
4 to 5 ft. 3.00 each 
5 to 6 ft... 4.50 each 
YUCCA 
FILIMENTOSA—Adam’s Needle or Bear 
Grass. A conspicuous plant of tropical 
appearance, with pyramidal clusters of 
creamy-white flowers in June or July. 
Each. 
Doz. 
Small size .. 
..20 
2.00 
Medium size 
.30 
3.00 
ALOIFOLIA (Spanish Bayonet or Dag¬ 
ger). 6 ft. The well-known native va¬ 
riety. Leaves very stiff, dagger-shaped. 
Flowers creamy white in June and July. 
Divisions .....25 cents 
Broad-leaved Evergreens Are Most De¬ 
sirable for Foundation Plantings. We 
Have the Best Assortment Adapted to 
This Climate. 
Rhododendron Maximum 
