AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 
Arbutus. Strawberry Tree. 
Arbutus Unedo. Strawberry Tree. A very rare and 
desirable broad-leaved evergreen. Attains a height of 
8 to 15 feet. Foliage dark, glossy green. Flowers 
white, bell-shaped, produced in early spring in great 
profusion, followed by pretty scarlet fruit, which is 
retained until late winter. 
PRICES: Each 10 
15-18 in., strong, from pots. $0.75 $6.00 
12-15 in., strong, from pots .60 5.00 
10-12 in., strong, from pots. 50 4.00 
Ardisia 
Ardisia crenulata rubra. An exceedingly ornamental 
dwarf-growing shrub, with dark, shining leaves; pro¬ 
duces a profusion of bright-red berries which remain 
upon the plant for a year. Succeeds best in a shady 
situation, and in a rich soil. Hardy at Savannah 
and southward. This plant is very largely used as 
a house plant in winter. 
PRICES: Each 
12-15 in., from 5 inch pots, well set with 
berries . $1.25 
10-12 in., from 4 inch pots, well set 
with berries . 1-00 
8-10 in., from 4 inch pots, well set 
with berries. 75 
6-8 in., from 3% to 4 inch pots, well 
set with berries .50 
12-15 in., from 4 inch pots, without 
berries . 75 
10-12 in., from 4 inch pots, without 
berries . 50 
8-10 inches, from 4 inch pots, without 
berries .40 
6-8 in., from 3% to 4 inch pots, without 
berries .35 
10 
$ 10.00 
8.00 
6.00 
4.00 
6.00 
4.00 
3.60 
3.00 
Aucuba. Gold Dust Tree - 
This beautiful plant is not sufficiently appreciated. 
When in the open ground it gives the best results when 
planted in a shaded situation, in a somewhat moist, 
though rich, well-drained soil. This genus contains both 
male and female plants. If the latter are planted near 
the male plants they will produce a profusion of red 
berries which makes them very attractive. Aucubas are 
especially desirable for city gardens when same are 
exposed to smoke. These plants are also largely used 
for vases, urns and window boxes. Hardy at Washing¬ 
ton, D. C. 
PRICES, except where noted. All plants from open 
ground. Each 10 100 
2-3 ft., well branched. $1.00 
18-24 in., well branched .75 $6.00 
12-18 in., branched .50 4.00 $30.00 
Aucuba Himalaica. A strong growing variety with 
large, dark, glossy leaves. Produces a profusion of 
scarlet berries which makes a fine contrast with 
the rich, green foliage. 
A. Japonica. A beautiful variety of dwarf growth. 
Leaves narrow, dark, shining green; produces a pro¬ 
fusion of bright red berries, which remain upon the 
plant for a long time. Very desirable for growing 
in pots as well as for open ground. 
PRICES: Each 10 
12-18 inches, branched .$0.75 $6.00 
10-12 inches, branched.50 4.00 
A. Japonica aureo-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. 
Azalea 
Azalea amoena. Early Amoena. A very dwarf grow¬ 
ing variety, producing small, claret-colored blooms. 
Excellent for a low hedge or for massing. Hardy at 
New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 100 
15-18 in., very bushy, with 
buds, from open ground.$1.00 $8.00 
12-15 in., very bushy, with 
buds, from open ground.75 6.00 $55.00 
10-12 in., very bushy, from 
open ground .50 4.00 35.00 
8-10 in., bushy.40 3.50 25.00 
6 8 in., well branched.30 2.50 20.00 
A. Hinodcgiri (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 pro¬ 
duced in enormous quantities. In fact, when in full 
bloom the plant is almost a solid mass of color. Re¬ 
mains in bloom for a long period. In the winter and 
fall months the foliage assumes a reddish appearance. 
This variety is hardv in New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
10-12 in., very bushy, well set with buds. $1.00 $8.00 
8-10 in., very bushy, well set with buds.. .75 6.00 
6-8 in., well branched, with buds.50 4.00 
A. Hinodegiri. (Imported plants.) 
12 in. high by 10 in. spread, very bushy, 
well-set with buds . 2.00 
10 
100 
$6.00 
4.00 
3.50 
$25.00 
2.50 
20.00 
hardy 
in the 
Azalea Indica. 
Azalea Indica. Indian Azaleas. 
(Home Grown) 
PRICES: Each 
15-18 in., very bushy, well set 
with buds .$0.75 
12-15 in., branched, well set 
with buds . 50 
8-12 in., branched, with buds.. .40 
0-8 in., branched with buds.30 
These beautiful shrubs are perfectly hardy in the 
open in this latitude. Some varieties of the Indian 
Azaleas are also hardy in the mountain sections, 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 kept well mulched with rotted leaves, preferably 
leaves of hardwood trees. When planted in masses of 
solid, well-contrasting colors, the effect is most pleas¬ 
ing. 
If the plants are grown in pots, they should be re¬ 
potted after flowering and before the new growth be¬ 
gins. 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 an open border 
and kept shaded. 
If the plants are required for winter blooming in the 
conservatory, they should be lifted and rei>otted before 
very cold weather and kept in a cool greenhouse. By 
judiciously selecting the varieties, a continuous suppl> 
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 syringing of plants kept under glass 
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