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GRIFFING N URSERIES, Beaumont, Texas 
MALPIGHlAjf 
BARBADOS CHERRY Malpighia glabra 
Evergreen Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1, 3 ft. 
Compact, bushy habit. Small oval leaves, light 
green in color. Flowers rose-pink, small but showy. 
Fruit red, acid, about the size o£_ a cherry. Useful in 
low groups and foundation plantings. 
HOLLY MALPIGHIA Malpighia coccigera 
Evergreen Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1. 3 ft. spread. 
Spreading habit. Small holly-like leaves, sjjiny 
margined. Flowers borne in small clusters are pink. 
Cherry-like red acid fruit. Useful in groups where 
a low spreading plant is required. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
15-18 in.B&B $1.50 $2.00 each 
18-24 in.B&B 2.00 3.00 each 
24-.10 in.B&B 3.00 4.00 each 
MYRTLE 
Myrtus 
DWARF COMPACT Myrtus communis compacta 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 4 ft. 
Dwarf, ^ globe habit, branching close to ground. 
Small, shiny dark green, pointed leaves, with a very 
spicy fragrance. Leaves are set close together on the 
stem. Tiny white clusters of flowers during the 
summer. Will grow in shady locations. A new 
species and one of the finest small Evergreens of 
fine texture. Useful for small hedges, in low 
masses, or for edging beds. Retains a well compact 
shape, or can be pruned as desired. 
ROSEMARY Myrtus communis microphylla 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 atid 2. S it. 
Bushy and compact globe. Fine, dark green, glossy, 
pointed aromatic foliage. Small white flowers fol¬ 
lowed by tiny black berries in the late summer. 
Grows in any well drained soil. When severely 
pruned, can be made into compact small hedges. 
May be used as an attractive specimen or in low 
group plantings. 
TRUE MYRTLE Myrtus communis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 6 ft. 
Upright branching habit. Leaves are yellowish- 
green in color and aromatic. Tiny white flowers with 
conspicuous stamens add attractiveness. Flowers are 
followed by small, black edible berries distributed 
along stems. 
VARIEGATED ROMAN Myrtus communis variegata 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. t ft. 
Compact, bushy habit, branching close to ground. 
Leaves are small, pointed, variegated green and 
white, and highly aromatic. Small white flowers in 
early summer, followed by black berries. Grows 
well in most kinds of soil. Attractive in masses or 
plantings for color contrast. 
SOUTHERN WAX (Tallow Shrub) (Bayberry) 
„ ,, , _ Myrica cerifera 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 15 ft. 
Rather loose growing shrub or small tree. Leaves 
are lance-shaped, one to three inches long. Fruit 
grayish-waxy, aromatic. One of the most attractive 
native evergreens, medium to large growth. A 
splendid shrub for group and foundation planting. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
18-24 in.B&B $2.00 $2.50 each 
2- 8 ft.B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
3- 4 ft.. ................... B&B 3.00 4.00 each 
4" 5 ft.B&B 4.00 5.00 each 
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MIMOSA - SILK TREE 
NEMU**** Albizzia julibrissin 
Deciduous Flowering Tree. Ter. 1 to 4. 20 ft. 
Forms a densely rounded head, almost umbrella¬ 
like. Acacia-like foliage. Feathery, fragrant, pink 
blossoms borne in summer. Will grow in practically 
all types of soil. Outstanding in a border group 
of tall trees or shrubs. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX Clpr. 
4- 5 ft.B&B $5.00 1 -154" 
5- 7 ft.B&B 7.50 154-2 " 
7-9 ft.B&B 9.00 : 
XXX 
$7.00 each 
9.00 each 
254 " 12.00 each 
MULBERRIES 
Moms 
HICKS EVERBEARING— Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 
6. 50 ft. 
A very prolific bearer; ripens early. A fine variety; 
heavy bearer, and vigorous grower, with fine large 
leaves. Fruit large and black when ripe. 
Approx. Ht. Class Price 
5 - 6 ft.NB $1.25 each 
N 
0 THING will enhance the value of 
your property more than Landscaping. 
NANDINA4- 
JAPANESE (Quinine Bush) (Heavenly Bamboo) 
Nandina domestica 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 6 ft. 
Compact, bushy habit with bamboo or reed-like 
canes. Delicate compact foliage, green in the spring 
and summer with pinkish tint, turning to a brilliant 
red in the winter after frost. Creamy-white flowers 
borne in clusters, are followed by large bunches of 
green berries, turning to bright scarlet in the win¬ 
ter. Grows in either sun or shade, and is not parti¬ 
cular as to soil conditions if it has good drainage. 
Its red foliage and large clusters of scarlet berries 
make this one of the most beautiful plants for the 
winter months. It can be used as an upright shrub, 
but with severe pruning, it will make a heavy, 
compact shrub. May be used in making attractive 
groups or hedges; adds a great deal of interest 
and color to any properly planted garden, and is 
best used in groups against green foliage for con¬ 
trast. 
YELLOW BERRY Nandina aurea 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 6 ft. 
Bushy, compact habit with bamboo or reed-like 
canes. The foliage is compound, bright green during 
spring and summer, changing to golden yellow in 
fall and winter. Flowers borne in panicles, are 
small and white, not showy. Berries in clusters are 
golden colored. An attractive shrub for color con¬ 
trast. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
12-i5 in. 
.B&B 
$1.00 
$1.50 each 
12-15 in. 
.B&B 
$1.00 
$1.50 each 
15-18 in. 
.B&B 
1.50 
2.00 each 
18-24 in. 
.B&B 
2.00 
2.50 each 
2- 3 ft. 
.B&B 
2.50 
3.00 each 
3-4 ft. 
.B&B 
3.00 
4.00 each 
Our Nandinas 
are of extra 
fine Quality— 
all bushy, with 
good foliage 
and lots of 
berries, which 
do not shed off 
in transplant¬ 
ing. 
