Subtropical Division—O rnamental Trees, Shrubs, Etc. 
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Musa, continued 
Baracoa, or Red Skin, and Magnifica. Good, 
fruit-bearing varieties of medium height. 50c. to $1. 
All the above are exceedingly ornamental. In this 
latitude they should be planted in open ground in 
April and taken up in October, all leaves cut off and 
kept dry in a small box of earth, either in a green¬ 
house or cellar, and bedded out in rich ground early 
in spring, when fruit may be expected during the 
summer. 
Eugenia 
Jambos (Rose Apple). An evergreen shrub; 
flowers large, globular, brush-like heads, succeeded 
by white fruit, with a strong attar of rose perfume. 
Makes a delicate jelly. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Micheli (Surinam Cherry). A small tree, produc¬ 
ing in May arvd June a small cherry-like fruit with a 
pleasant, spicy flavor; much esteemed for jellies. 
Makes an excellent pot-plant. 25 cts. each, $2 for 
10; large bearing size, 50 cts. 
Pineapple 
Pot-grown plants, 25 to 50 cents 
Red Spanish, or Cayenne. 
Pineapples may be grown with comparative ease in 
almost any greenhouse. The plants need frequent 
repottings the first year, and must be kept in continual 
growth. In this latitude they can also be bedded out 
in rich ground and full sun, when excellent fruit is 
produced. 
Psidium 
(GUAVA) 
Cattleyanum (Red Cattley). A small tree or tall 
bush, producing the well-known Red Cattley Guava. 
Plants from 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Lucidum (Yellow Cattley). Fruit a little larger 
than the Red Cattley; sweeter and of much better 
quality. It is a refreshing fruit eaten raw, and makes 
the best of all the w Guava Jellies.” It is wonderfully 
prolific. Two years old, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 
per 100. 
Cinnamomum Camphora 
(THE CAMPHOR TREE) 
We have an immense stock of pot-grown plants, 
which can be shipped and transplanted at any time. 
Plants grown in open ground are not readily trans¬ 
planted. 'Phis tree is perfectly hardy, and does well 
along the south Atlantic and gulf coast. It is a hand¬ 
some evergreen, with bright, shiny leaves. Will do 
well on poor soil, but, of course, will make a more 
satisfactory growth when properly fertilized. It is 
being planted in large quantities for producing the 
gum-camphor of commerce. Prices of plants: 18 to 24 
inches, 25 cts. each, #2 for 10, $15 per 100; 36 inches, 
50 cts. each, $3 for 10, $20 per 100. 
Vanilla Aromatica 
(THE TRUE VANILLA PLANT) 
Strong pot-plants, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10, $30 per 
100. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBBY PLANTS 
FOR SUBTROPICAL SECTIONS AND FLORIDA 
Varieties marked thus (*) are adapted to sections of south Florida and subtropical sections only. The 
others are hardy in the southern coast belt. 
*Abutilon 
10 cents each, 10 plants in 10 varieties 80 cents, 
$6 per 100. 
*Alocasia gigantea 
A most ornamental plant of the Caladium family, 
with immense, light-green, stiff leaves. 25 cts. to $1. 
Most desirable plants; almost perpetual bloomers. 
Our collection consists of 15 of the most distinct and 
newest varieties. 
Acacia farnesiana 
(POPINAC) 
A well-known and popular variety; branches 
thorny; foliage with minute leaflets; flowers in round, 
yellow balls, very fragrant; profuse bloomer. Strong 
plants, 50 cts. 
*Acalypha tricolor 
Foliage mottled and blotched crimson and scarlet; 
attains a height of 5 to 7 feet in south Florida. Most 
brilliant foliage plants. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
*Acalypha Sanderii 
25 cents each. 
A very striking ornamental plant of strong growth. 
Leaves dark; from each axil spring long rope-like 
spikes of velvety crimson flowers. It is a constant 
bloomer, and is best grown as a pot-plant. Ultimate 
height, 4 to 6 feet. Also known as Manila Wonder, 
Medusa, etc. 
Abutilon, Souvenir de Bonn 
