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G R IFFING NURSERIES, Beaumont, Texas 
CAMELLIA 
Camellia japonica 
Camellias are sometimes called the “Aris¬ 
tocrats of Southern Gardens”. They are 
easily grown in the South, and their rich, 
glossy foliage and colorful flowers make 
them unusually attractive. 
Camellias prefer a good, friable, natural 
soil to which well-rotted barnyard manure 
has been added. While they require plenty 
of moisture, the soil must be well drained. 
A mulch of leaves or peat will help to re¬ 
tain the moisture. They do not grow well in 
lime soil. 
Half shady locations are preferable, es¬ 
pecially when plants are young; free bloom¬ 
ing cannot be expected in a place entirely 
shady. 
There are many named varieties, but not 
all are desirable. The flowers are produced 
during the mid-winter when no other flow¬ 
ers are found in the garden, bringing in- 
cr.eased admiration for this plant. 
We have a choice selection of vari¬ 
eties of Camellias that are described 
in our Special Camellia Bulletin. 
Small and Large Specimens—prices 
quoted upon request. 
CAMPHOR 
Cinnamonum camphora 
Broadleaf Evergreen. Ter. 1 and 2. 40 ft. 
Can be furnished in either bushy or tree form. In 
few trees or shrubs do we find such marvelous color 
changes. The new growth as it comes out in the 
spring is wine and bronze color, changing to bright 
green when developed. Some of the older leaves ac¬ 
quire a bright vermilion. Does not like alkaline soil. 
Very suitable for hedges, windbreaks and screens. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX 
5- 6 ft.B&B $3.00 each 
6- 8 ft.B&B 7.50 each 
CEDARS 
Cedrus / 
DEODAR5{« (Himalayan Cedar) Cedrus deodara 
Evergreen conifer. Ter. 1 to 4. 25 ft. 
A pyramidal tree with horizontal branches. Makes 
a beautiful specimen, with silvery-blue needle foliage. 
Grows best in well-drained sandy-clay soil. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
3 - 4 ft.B&B $3.00 $4.00 each 
4 - 5 ft.B&B 4.00 5.00 each 
5 - 6 ft.B&B 5.00 7.50 each 
8 -10 ft.B&B 12.00 15.00 each 
Cedar Deodar 
Century Plant 
Cherry Laurel is one of the most versatile of the 
Broadleaf Evergreens. It may be used in the founda¬ 
tion planting around a building, in border or group 
planting, for hedges, both formal and informal, and 
as specimens on the open lawn, either sheared or un¬ 
sheared. 
CHERRY LAUREL 
Laurocerasus caroliniana 
(Wild Peach) (Southern Laurel) 
Broadleaf Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 30 ft. 
Broad Pyramidal habit. Glistening, bright green 
foliage of medium shade. White plume-like flowers 
make it highly attractive in spring. Black berries 
in the fall. One of the finest Evergreens for back¬ 
ground, and outstanding as accent specimens. Can be 
sheared to any desired form. Where soil and climatic 
conditions are favorable. Cherry Laurels should be 
planted extensively. Requires a well-drained sandy- 
clay soil. We offer a choice lot of these; out of our 
balling soil they do not lose their leaves when 
transplanted. 
Its bright green foliage makes it attractive at 
iill seasons of the year. We cannot recommend the 
use of this variety too highly for general use in 
all sections. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4- S ft.B&B $3.00 $4.50 each 
5- 6 ft.B&B 4.50 7.00 each 
6- 8 ft.B&B 7.50 10.00 each 
8-10 ft.B&B 10.00 12.50 each 
10-12 ft.B&B 17.00 24.00 each 
We have Natural Growth or Shaped Pyramids. 
State choice. 
CENTURY PLANTS 
Agave americana 
Succulent plant. Ter. 1 and 2. 5 ft. 
Well-known plant with heavy, succulent foliage, 
spined, of blue-green color. Desired for tropical at¬ 
mosphere and desert gardens. 
Approx. Spread Class 
9-12 in.B&B 
12-15 in.B&B 
15-18 in.B&B 
XX 
$1.00 each 
1.40 each 
2.00 each 
