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Ardisia 
Ardisia crenulata rubra. An exceedingly or¬ 
namental (lwarf-growing shrub, with dark, 
shining leaves; produces 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 10 
10-12 in., from 4 inch pots, 
with berries $1.25 $10.00 
8-10 inches, from 4 nich pots, 
with berries 1.00 8.00 
Aucuba 
(Gold Dust Tree) 
This beautiful plant is not sufficiently appre¬ 
ciated. 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 fe¬ 
male plants. If the latter are planted near the 
male plants they will produce a profusion of red 
berries which makes them very attractive. Au- 
cubas are especially desirable for city gardens 
when same are exposed to smoke. These plants 
are also largely used for vases, urns and win¬ 
dow boxes. Hardy at Washington, D. C. 
PRICES: Each 10 
24-30 in., well branched.$2.00 $17.50 
18-24 in., well branched . 1.75 15.00 
12-18 in., well branched. 1.50 12.50 
10-12 in. 1.00 8.00 
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, shinning green; 
produces a profusion 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. 
A. japonica aurea-niaculata. (Gold Dust Tree.) 
A form of the above, with leaves beautifully 
spotted with yellow. Largely used for jar¬ 
dinieres and window-boxes: also for planting 
in masses. 
Azalea 
Azalea amoena. (Early Amoena.) A very 
dwarf-growing variety, producing small, claret 
colored blooms. Execellent for a low hedge 
or for massing. Hardy at New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
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-S in., branched with buds. .75 6.00 
Azalea in (lieu 
A. Hinodegiri. (Home-grown.) A magnificent, 
hardy, early-blooming Japanese Azalea; de¬ 
cided improvement 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. Remains in bloom for a long period. 
In the winter and fall months the foliage as¬ 
sumes a reddish appearance. This variety is 
hardy in New York. 
PRICES: Each 10 
6-S in., well branched, with buds .$1.00 8.00 
4-6 in., well branched . .75 6.00 
Azalea indica 
(Indian Azaleas) 
(Home Grown) 
PRICES: Each 10 
15-18 in., very bushy, well 
set with buds.$2.00 $17.50 
12-15 in., well branched, well 
set with buds. 1.50 12.50 
8-12 in., branched, with buds. 1.00 8.00 
6-S in., branched, with buds. .75 6.00 
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 situa¬ 
tion, 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 lime¬ 
stone 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 pleasing. 
