SIGMUND TARNOK & COMPANY 
A. japonicu. A beautiful variety of dwarf growth, 
loaves narrow, dark, shining green: produces a pro¬ 
fusion of i»right red berries, which remain upon the 
plant for a long time. Very desirable for growing 
in pots as well as for open ground. 
KICK; 
S: 
Each 
10 
100 
30-36 
in, branched . 
$27.50 
2 4-30 
in., branched. 
2.50 
22.50 
18-2 4 
In., branched . 
2.00 
17.50 
12-18 
inches, branched 
1.50 
12.50 $100.00 
10 12 
inches, branched . 
. 1.00 
. japonlca aurea-maculata. 
(Gold-Dust Tree). 
A 
form of the above, with leaves beautifully spotted 
with yellow. Largely used for jardinieres and 
window-boxes; also for planting in masses. 
PRICES 
Each 
10 
All plants 
from open ground. 
24-30 
in., 
lira nched. 
$2.50 
$22.50 
18-24 
in., 
branched. 
2.00 
17.50 
12 18 
in., 
lira nched. 
1.50 
12.50 
10-12 
in., 
branched. . 
1.00 
8.00 
Azalea 
Azalea amoena. (Early Amoena). A very dwarf¬ 
growing variety, producing small, claret-colored 
blooms. Excellent for a low hedge or for massing. 
Hardy at New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
lo-IS in., well branched .$3.50 $32.50 
12-15 in., well branched with 
buds, from open ground. 2.50 22.50 
10 12 in., well branched with buds, 
from open ground . 1.50 12.50 
8-10 in., branched with buds. 1.00 8.00 
6-8 in., branched with buds. .75 0.00 
A. Iflnodegiri (Home-Grown). A magnificent, hardy, 
early-blooming Japanese Azalea; decided improve¬ 
ment upon A. amoena, which it somewhat resembles 
in habit of growth, but is a more vigorous grower 
and foliage is heavier. Bright carmine flowers are 
produced in enormous quantities. In fact, when in 
full bloom the plant is almost a solid mass of color. 
Remains in bloom for a long period. In the winter 
and fall months the foliage assumes a reddish ap¬ 
pearance. This variety is hardy in New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
0-8 in., well branched, with buds . $ .75 $1.00 
Azalea indica 
(Indian Azaleas) 
(Home Grown) 
PRICES: Each 10 
18-24 in., very bushy, well set with 
buds . $3.50 
15-18 in., very bushy, wel set with 
buds .... . 2.50 $22.50 
12-15 in., well branched, well set with 
buds . 2.00 17.50 
10-12 in., branched, with buds. 1.50 12.50 
G-8 in., branched, with buds . 1.00 8.00 
These beautiful shrubs are perfectly hardy in the 
open in this latitude. Some varieties of the Indian 
Azaleas are hardy In the mountain sections also, but 
to get the best results. Azaleas should be planted in 
a somewhat shaded situation, especially where they 
are protected from the hot, afternoon sun of summer. 
The best soil is one containing an abundance of 
leaf mold, peat and sand, but soil should be well 
drained. Azaleas will not succeed in limestone soil. 
The plants must be kep T well mulched with rotted 
leaves, preferably leaves of hardwood trees. When 
planted in masses of solid, well-coutrasting colors, 
the effect is most pleasing. 
If the plants are grown in pots, they should be 
re-potted after flowering and before the new growth 
begins. Keep the plants sheltered for a few days, 
and then plunge the pots in the open ground In a 
shady situation, or they may be planted in hu open 
bonier and kept shaded. 
If the plants are required for winter blooming in 
the conservatory, they should be lifted and repotted 
before very cold weather and kept in a cool green¬ 
house. By judiciously selecting the varieties, a con¬ 
tinuous supply of flowers may be had from January 
until May. 
We offer several thousand Home-grown Indian 
Azaleas in about 50 varieties of the sizes as described 
above. In the varieties with single flowers we offer 
all shades of crimson, scarlet, purple ,salmon, white, 
and many exquisitely variegated, mottled and striped 
varieties. In the varieties with double flowers we can 
only supply two double whites. All our plants are 
grown in open ground during summer and lifted and 
potted in October when they are thoroughly matured. 
In this latitude it is best to plant Azaleas in open 
ground in March and April, but southward they can 
be safely planted from October until April. 
Azaleas are liable to attacks of red spider and 
thrips, especially if the plants suffer from want of 
proper watering. Daily syfinging of plants kept 
under glass will aid in eradicating these pests, as 
also will a spray of sulpho-tobacco soap. 
A well-fed, well-tended and well-pruned Azalea 
need never grow scraggy and misshnppcn with age, 
but should become more beautiful every vear as its 
increasing spread of branches gives room for the 
display of myriads more of flowers. Those who 
grow Azaleas in the house should remember that the 
flowers will last much longer if the plants me kept 
in a cool room after they have expanded. 
Azalea Kaempferi. (Japanese Azalea). A beautiful 
variety recently introduced by the Horticultural 
Collector, Mr. E. II. Wilson. This beautiful Japan¬ 
ese shrub is very florifercus. Perfectly hardy at 
Boston, Mass. This is a most desirable addition to 
our collection of evergreen azaleas. We can furnish 
plants in shades of pink and salmon. The varieties 
are not named, and are sold under colors. 
PRICES: Each 10 
12-15 inches . $2.00 
10-12 inches . 1.50 $12.50 
6-8 inches . 1.00 8.00 
IiKRBEKIS JAPONICA. See Mahonia japonlca. 
Buxus 
(Boxwood) 
B. Ifandsworthi. A stiff-leaved, upright form of Box¬ 
wood, with large, dark green leaves. Very hardy 
and distinct. 
PRICES: Each 10 
18-24 in., very bushy . $1.50 $12.50 
12 -1S in., bushy . l.oo 8.00 
B. sempervirens. (Common Tree Box). (Home-grown). 
We offer a fine lot of very compact, thrifty plants 
of our own growing. 
PRICES: Each 10 
18-24 in., very bushy, from open 
ground . $2.00 $17.50 
15-18 in., very bushy, from open 
ground . 1.50 12.50 
12-15 in., very bushy, from opeii 
ground . 1.00 8.00 
NOTE: For smaller sizes, see under Hedge Plants. 
B. sempervirens aurea variegata. A form of Buxus 
sempervirens with leaves margined yellow. 
PRICES: Each 10 
15-18 Inches, bushy . $1.50 $12.50 
12-15 inches, bushy .... 1.00 8.00 
10-12 inches . .50 4.00 
B. sempervirens sufTruticosa. (Dwarf Boxwood). See 
under head of Hedge Plants. Page 36. 
Callistemon 
Callistemon lanceolata. (Metrosideros floribunda). A 
beautiful shrub with narrow, lanceolate leaves, red¬ 
dish brown when voting. Bright, red flowers pro¬ 
duced in long cylindrical spikes the last of April. 
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