Ornamental Department • Broad-leaved Evergreens 
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RHODODENDRONS 
Pittosporum 
Pittosporum Tobira (Japanese Pittosporum). A fine shrub, 
with dark green leaves clustered at the end of the branches. 
Plant is of compact growth; flowers yellowish white, very ! 
fragrant, are produced middle of April, and last a long time, i 
A splendid shrul) for specimens or massing, and can also be 
trimmed in fanciful shapes. each io ioo 
24 to 30 in., heavy, well-branched .£1 00 £8 00 
18 to 24 in., heavy, well branched. 75 6 00 
15 to 18 in., branched. 50 4 00 $35 00 
P. Tobira variegata (Variegated Pittosporum). Similar to 
P. Tobira, but with leaves beautifully margined white. 
Of more dwarf habit. each 10 
18 to 24 in., well branched, from open ground. . £1 00 
15 to 18 in., well branched, from open ground. . 75 £6 00 
10 to 12 in., branched, from pots and open ground 50 4 00 
Quercus. The Oaks 
Quercus acuta (Japanese Evergreen Oak). A very beautiful 
evergreen Oak from Japan. Tree of medium growth, bark 
very smooth, green; leaves oblong, of a light shiny green; 
very compact growth. A most valuable acquisition to our 
list of evergreen trees for the South. For the first time we 
offer a good stock of this rare and desirable Oak. 12 to 15 
in., 50 cts. each, £4 for 10. 
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 cut back. 
each io 100 
5 to 6 ft., well branched.£1 00 £8 00 
4 to 5 ft., well branched. 75 6 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. 18 to 24 in., 50 cts. each, £4 
for 10, £30 per 100. 
Ruscus aculeatus 
Butcher’s Broom 
A unique dwarf evergreen shrub, with acute or spiny 
bract-like leaves ^ to 1^ inches long. Produces numerous 
red berries, which are retained during winter. Strong plants, 
25 cts. each, £2 for 10. 
Rhododendrons 
Rose Bay, or Mountain Laurel 
Rhododendron Catawbiense (Catawba Rhododendron). 
This 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 
iH to 2 ft., bushy.£1 50 £10 00 
1 to 1^ ft., bushy. i 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 indispensable 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 10 00 
R. maximum (Great Laurel). Another native species of the 
Alleghany mountains. Produces large trusses of pure white 
flowers. Blooms later than R. Catawbiense. each io 
1 1 •_> to 2 ft., bushy.£1 50 £10 00 
1 to 1 Yi ft., bushy. 1 00 800 
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 these 
in situations where exposed all day to direct sunshine. We 
offer a fine lot of unnamed seedlings, several shades of pink 
and purple each io 
Very bushy, well set with buds, 18 to 24 in.£1 00 £7 50 
Branched, well set with buds, 12 to 15 in. 75 6 00 
R. punctatum. A distinct species from the Alleghany moun¬ 
tains. Of compact growth. In May the plant is literally 
covered with masses of rose-colored flowers, which are 
smaller than the R. Catawbiense. Fine for rocky slopes or 
hillsides. A very hardy and desirable variety. 12 to 18 in., 
clumps, £2 each. 
Thea Bohea. 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 the resemblance of single camellias. A very de¬ 
sirable, low-growing, broad-leaved evergreen. Plants from 3-in. 
pots, 25 cts. each, £2 for 10. £17.50 per 100. 
