AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 
Mahonia 
(Berberis) 
Mahonia japonica. (Berberis japonica). (Japanese 
Barberry). This splendid plant thrives in almost 
any situation, but does best in partially shaded 
location, where the ground is well drained. Leaves 
very broad, with five pairs of leaflets; flowers yel¬ 
low in long spikes during the first three months of 
the year, followed by dark purple berries. A mag¬ 
nificent shrub. Hardy at New York in protected 
situations. 
PRICES: 
12-18 in., heavy, from 
open 
Each 
10 
ground . 
10-12 in., heavy, from 
open 
.$1.50 
$12.50 
ground . 
METROSIDEROS. See 
Callistemon. 
. 1.00 
8.00 
Michelia 
Michelia fascata. (Magnolia fuseata). (Banana Shrub) 
In the South one of our most popular and desir¬ 
able evergreen shrubs. From early April until 
June the plant produces a quantity of yellowish- 
white flowers edged with maroon. The Banana¬ 
like fragrance is so pronounced that it is recog¬ 
nized several yards from the plant. In the North 
this is a very desirable conservatory shrub. 
PRICES: Each 10 
4-5 ft., very bushy . $10.00 
3-4 ft., very bushy; from open ground 8.00 
2-3 ft., very bushy, from open ground 5.00 $45.00 
24-30 in., well branched, from pots. 3.50 30.00 
18-24 in., well branched, from pots . 2.00 17.50 
Nandina 
Nandina domestica. (Japanese Nandina). A beautiful 
upright-growing shrub, with numerous reed-like 
stems springing from the same root. Leaves deep, 
glossy green, when young tinged with red. In 
winter beautiful coppery tones are assumed; white 
flowers produced in long panicles, followed by 
masses of small, bright red berries, which are re¬ 
tained all winter. Hardy at Washington, D. C. 
Ultimate height, 10 feet. 
PRICES: Each 
5 inch pots..$2.50 
4 inch pots . 1.50 
Nerium 
(Oleander) 
All Neriums are practically hardy in this latitude. 
They are also successfully grown along the coast of 
southern New r Jersey, but should be protected during 
winter. They commence to bloom the last of April 
and bloom throughout the summer. The Oleander 
is also a most desirable plant for growing in tubs Fn 
conservatory. 
PRICES: Each 10 
3-4 ft., from open ground . $3.50 
30-36 in., well branched, from 
4 in. pots .... 2.50 $20.00 
20-30 in., well branched, from 
4 in. pots . 1.50 12.50 . 
15-20 in., from 4 in. pots . 1.00 8.00 
Cardinal. Single crimson. ••Very good. 
Mine. Peyre. Very double, triple carolla ; pale flesh. 
Prof. Parlartprre. Pink, double carolla; very fine. 
Single White. Strong grower, continuous bloomer. 
Splendens. One of the best. Flowers large, deep 
pink, double. Free bloomer. 
OLEA. See Osnianthus. 
Osmanthus 
Osmanthus Fortune!. (Holly-Leaved Tea Olive). A 
strikingly beautiful evergreen shrub with dark- 
green, spiny-toothed leaves resembling the Holly. 
In the spring and fall the plant is covered with 
deliciously fragrant white flowers. Without doubt 
this is one of the most desirable broad-leaved ever¬ 
greens. Does well in most any situation, but will 
give the best results when planted in rich soil and 
in partial shade. The tree attains a height from 
25 to 30 feet. Hardy at New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
15-18 in., well branched, pot-grown . $1.50 $12.50 
12-15 in., branched, pot-grown . 1.00 9.00 
10-12 in., branched, pot-grown... 75 6.00 
Pittosporum 
Pittosnorum Tobira. (Japanese Pittosporum.) A fine 
shrill), with dark green leaves clustered at the ends 
of the branches. Plant is of compact growth; 
flowers yellowish white, very fragrant, produced 
the middle of April and last a long time. A splen¬ 
did shrub for specimens or massing, and can also 
be trimmed in fanciful shapes. 
PRICES: Each 10 
18-24 in., well branched, from open 
ground . $2.00 
15-18 in., w r ell branched, from open 
ground . 1.50 $12.50 
P. Tobira variegata. (Variegated Pittosporum). Simi¬ 
lar to I*. Tobira, but with leaves beautifully marg¬ 
ined white. Of dwarf habit. 
PRICES: 
15-18 in., well branched, 
from 
Each 
10 
open ground . 
12-15 in., well branched, 
open ground . 
PRIVET. See Ligustrum. 
from 
....$2.00 
$17.50 
— 
.... 1.25 
10.00 
Quercus 
(Oak) 
Quercus acuta. (Japanese Evergreen Oak). Without 
doubt this is the most beautiful evergreen Oak ever 
introduced. The tree is of medium growth; bark 
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