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GRIFF ING NURSERIES, Beaumont, Texas 
PRIVET — Ligustrum 
The shrub is essential to Landscaping. The word “Ligustrum” refers to the en¬ 
tire family of Privets, which is by far the la I'gest and best group of Broadleaf Ever¬ 
greens. Varieties differ widely in size, shnpe, habit of growth, and color. With the 
addition of very few plants, such as Conif ers. Flowering Deciduous Shrubs and the 
Grasses, the Privets make a complete Planting. 
Fragrant white flowers are born in spring, and the black berries follow, remaining 
on the plants during winter, in medium and large clusters, like wild grapes. 
BLACKLEAF Ligustrum lucidum nigrafolium 
Broadlea'f Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. 
Globe shape. Leaves so dark they appear almost 
as a black-green, thick and glossy. Grows in all 
types of soil, and holds its dark green color under 
most all conditions. It makes x medium spreading 
growth, and hardy for all the Southwest territory. 
This is a fine variety for massive plantings, back¬ 
grounds, or whatever place it may be used for a 
bushy spreading growth. 
CFINKLEYLEAF L. lucidum recurvifolium 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. 
Heavy branched, upright pyramidal growth. Dark 
green, pointed crinkley leaves, foliage set close to¬ 
gether on the branches. Tiny clusters of white 
blossoms in the early Spring followed by berries. 
This variety is more willowy than any of the other 
lucidums, and does not shed out in the center when 
older plants. Fine for mass plantings, screens, back¬ 
ground and as specimens. One of the most desirable 
of the Ligustrums of the Lucidum type. This is one 
of our own originations, arid attracted our at¬ 
tention by it§ recurved and crinkled leaves, and the 
glistening fonage. 
GRIFFING’S WAXLEAF L. lucidum compactum 
Broadleal Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 10 ft. 
Globe shape, with compact habit of growth. 
Branches close to the ground. T'he leaves are very 
thick and waxy, the upper surface being a very dark 
green, the underside of a lighter shade. The true 
“Griffing's Waxleaf” has a peculiar curl in the 
leaf making it different from any other Waxleaf. 
Grows well in all kinds of soil, full sun and in 
shady locations. We introduced this variety, ob¬ 
taining the original stock from Japan. Selected by 
a mutation (sport) different from the ordinary 
Lucidums. Even now there is confusion over the 
true type as there have been many seedlings grown 
or cuttings taken from ordinary types and sold as 
Waxleaf. Can be used as specimens, on parkways 
or foundation plantings, in screens or hedges to a 
good advantage. Always bright green and thrifty. 
Stands shearing beautifully. Seldom injured by in¬ 
sects or diseases. 
Approx. Spread 
18-24 in. 
94-30 in . 
Class 
.B&B 
.B&B 
30-36 in. 
.B&B 
3- 4 ft. 
.B&B 
4- 5 ft. 
.B&B 
5- 6 ft. 
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$1.80 
$ 2.50 each 
2.50 
3.00 eax:h 
3.25 
4.50 each 
4.00 
6.00 each 
5.50 
8.00 each 
8.00 
11.00 each 
'Hie picture below illustrates Standardized Grad¬ 
ing. Which would you prefer. 
Upright (Waxleaf) Privet 
UPRIGHT L. lucidum erecta 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub, Ter. 1 to 3. 15 ft. 
All branches form into a compact upright shape, 
the small limbs and leaves shaping in the same 
general manner. The dark green, glossy foliage is 
quite outstanding, with clusters of white flowers, 
followed by blue-black berries which hold late into 
the winter. Excellent for background plantings, 
screens, and points where a tall growing Ever¬ 
green is desired. This is another of the Griffing 
selections, chosen from many other Lucidums as 
being one of the best Evergreen glossy Broadleaf 
varieties, 
GRACEFUL L. lucidum gracilis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. 
Pyramidal growth, heavily branched. Dark green, 
medium size, pointed, glossy leaves grow very thick¬ 
ly on upright curving branches. In the spring 
small clusters, of white flowers are borne. Fine for 
foundation plantings, in groups, screen or masses. 
Field of Griffing’a Waucleaf Privet 
