Rhododendron Catawbiense 
PITTOSPORUM. continued 
Pittosporum Tobira variegata (Variegated Pittosporum). 
Similar to P. Tobira, but with leaves beautifully margined 
white. Of more dwarf habit each 
24 to 30 in., well branched.SI 50 
18 to 24 in , well branched. 1 00 
Quercus. The Oaks 
Quercus Acuta (Japanese Evergreen Oak). A very beautiful 
and rare evergreen oak from Japan. A tree in our grounds is 
the admiration of all who see it. Tree is of medium growth, 
bark very smooth, leaves oblong, of a bright shiny green; 
growth very compact. Tree must be defoliated when planted. 
Seems to do well in almost any soil. each 10 
3 to 4 ft.SO 75 SC) 00 
2 to 3 ft. 50 4 00 
2-yr. plants, from 3-in. pots . 25 2 00 
Q. sempervirens (Live Oak). The native Live Oak of the 
South. We offer a fine lot of transplanted trees. This tree 
is very difficult to transplant, therefore it should be defoliated 
and the side branches severely cutback, each 10 100 
5 to 6 ft., well branched.SI 00 $8 00 
4 to 5 ft., well branched. 75 G 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 50 4 00 $30 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 25 2 50 20 00 
Q. Suber (True Cork Oak). Grown from the best Spanish 
seed. Tree attains a height of 50 feet. A very ornamental 
variety. Thrives well here. The bark furnishes the cork of 
commerce. Difficult to transplant from open ground. We 
offer only pot-grown plants. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, S4 
for 10, $30 per 100. 
Ruscus aculeatus. Butcher’s Broom 
A unique dwarf evergreen shrub, with acute or spiny bract- 
like leaves $ to 1J inches long. Produces numerous red ber¬ 
ries, which are retained during winter. Strong plants, 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10. 
Rhododendrons 
Rose Bay, or Mountain Laurel 
Rhododendron Catawbiense (Catawba Rhododendron). 
ThU is our native variety from the Alleghany mountains, 
and those who have visited these mountains can appreciate 
this grand plant. Flowers lilac-purple. each 10 
1J to 2 ft., bushy.$1 50 $10 00 
1 to 1J ft., bushy. 1 00 8 00 
R. Catawbiense, Hardy Hybrids. These magnificent plants 
cannot be too highly recommended for such sections where 
they will give good results. They are indispensible in the 
landscape. To secure the most pleasing effect they should 
be planted in large groups. The varieties vary in color from 
pure white to deep purple and all shades of rose, pink and 
crimson. The plants should be set in a rich, shady situation, 
and the soil should contain well-decayed leaf-mold and well- 
rotted manure. Keep the plants well mulched with rotted 
leaves. Not being deeply rooted, they are apt to be injured 
by drought. There is no plant which will give more satis¬ 
faction, or more pleasing effect, than the Rhododendron. 
each 10 
18 to 24 in., well-branched plants set with buds. $2 00 $15 00 
15 to 18 in., well-branched plants set with buds. 1 50 12 50 
12 to 15 in., well set with buds . 1 25 10 00 
Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel). Native of the 
Alleghany mountains. Produces large trusses of pure white 
flowers. Blooms later than R. Catawbiense. each 10 
i i to 2 ft., bushy.SI 50 $10 00 
1 to li ft., bushy. 1 00 8 00 
R. ponticum (Asiatic species). These beautiful shrubs are 
perfectly hardy, but require a shady situation and a soil 
rich in leaf mold. Blooms last of April. Never plant where 
exposed all day to direct sunshine. each 10 
Very bushy, well set with buds, 18 to 24 in.SI 00 $7 50 
Branched, well set with buds, 15 to 18 in. 75 6 00 
Thea Boliea. Chinese Tea Plant 
The true Assam Tea Plant, the leaves of which are used for 
making the tea of commerce. This beautiful shrub produces 
during the winter large white flowers with woolly anthers, 
which have a resemblance to single camellias. A very de¬ 
sirable, low-growing, broad-leaved evergreen. Strong, 12 to 15 
in., plants from 2£-in. pots, 25c. ea., $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100. 
Viburnum Tinus (see page 34) 
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