F ru itl&n d. Nurse ries 
Established 
© 56 , 
Augusta,Ga. 
Abelia grandifloru 
In transplanting broad-leaved evergreens the soil should be properly prepared and holes of 
ample size dug and rich top st>il put in instead of fertilizer. Do not fertilize the plant until it 
has been set out one year and has become well rooted. Fertilizing should be done between No¬ 
vember and March. Should ball of earth about the roots of broad-leaved evergreens fall away, 
then the plant must be defoliated and properly pruned. 
Even when the hall of earth about the roots of plants remains intact it is advisable to prune 
severely and defoliate such plants as Abelia. Cerasus Oaroliniana, Camphor, Citrus Fruits, Coton- 
easter. Crataegus, Elaeagnus, Ilex. Laurocerasus, Ligustrums, Neriums, Photinia, Quercus. 
It is advisable to place a mulching of well-rotted leaves to a depth of 4 to G inches about the 
plants, as this mulching conserves the moisture in the soil, and protects the roots from the sudden 
changes of temperature. In the summer the mulching prevents drying out of the soil, and in 
winter prevents freezing. 
We are beginning to appreciate more and more the effect attained by a proper planting and 
selection of Broad-leaved Evergreens. We are particularly fortunate in being able to grow in 
this favored locality such a large collection of them. We can successfully grow in this section 
many kinds which are not hardy in the far North, and we bring to perfection a large portion of 
the hardy northern Evregreens also. A judicious selection of varieties, with the proper planting 
arrangement of Evergreen trees and shrubs, gives to the winter aspect of our home grounds a 
warm and cheerful effect. 
Certain varieties must be planted in the proper situation and given specially prepared soil; 
otherwise they will not give satisfactory results. We will gladly suggest or recommend the best 
varieties for certain soil and localities. 
All Broad-leaved Evergreens are pot-grown unless otherwise stated. 
Abelia 
Abelia grandiflora. (A. rupestris.) One of our 
most beautiful, popular and satisfactory 
broad-leaved evergreens. The graceful, droop¬ 
ing stems and branches are covered with dark, 
glossy leaves which in winter assumes a me¬ 
talie sheen. From the middle of May until 
frost this plant produces an immense quant¬ 
ity of tubular-shaped white flowers about an 
inch long which are borne in clusters. Dur¬ 
ing the growing season it is advisable to 
pinch off the ends of the long shoots. This 
will make the plant dense and compact. For 
single specimens, for groups, or for a hedge 
we cannot too strongly recommend this plant. 
Hardy as far north as Philadelphia. Has 
also been successfully grown in sheltered po¬ 
sitions in Massachusetts, and, even when par- 
tially killed back, the young 
profusely the same season. 
shrubs 
flower 
PRICES: 
Each 
10 
2-3 ft., strong plants, 
from open ground . 
$1.25 
$10.00 
18-24 in., strong, from odcu 
ground . 
1.00 
8.00 
12-18 in., strong, from open 
ground ... 
... .75 
0.00 
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