38 
G R I F F I N G NURSERIES, B e a u m o n t, T e x a s 
PODOCARPUS 
One of our most attractive trees or shrubs. 
The flower is very peculiar, as it has a blue 
stem with a red ball at the end. Can be 
planted at the water’s edge without injury 
from salt sprays. One of the most versatile 
trees grown, for borders and groups, or in 
individual specimens. Should be used more 
extensively in southern gardens for its 
grace of form and beauty. 
YEW PODOCARPUSPodocarpus macrophylla 
Coniferous EVergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 20 ft. 
Beautiful evergreen, upright branching shrub or 
small tree. Rather broad leaves, light green when 
young, dark green when mature. 
LITTLELEAF YEW PODOCARPUS 
Podocarpus microphylla 
Coniferous Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 20 ft. 
Similar to macrophylla, except bush is more 
compact in form, and more slender growth; leaves 
are more narrow, and are dark green from youth 
to maturity. 
Approx. Ht. Claiss XX XXX 
30-36 in.B&B $4.00 $6.00 each 
3- 4 ft.B&B 6.00 8.50 each 
4- .S ft.B&B 7.80 10.40 eaeh 
5- 6 ft.B&B 10.00 14.00 eacli 
PHOTINIA 
HOLLYLEAF^fs Photinia dententa 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. 
Upright compact growth. Large leaves, new 
growth, first red, then a fawn color, and then a rich 
green. In the fall some leaves again assume a dark 
reddened hue. Leaves are decidedly notched. White 
flowers borne in clusters or panicles, followed by 
small red fruit. Requires good soil and good drain¬ 
age to produce thrifty growth. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2- 3 ft.B&B $3.50 $4J0 each 
3- 4 ft.B&B 5.00 6.50 each 
4- 5 ft.B&B 6.00 8.00 each 
PINXTERBLOOM-See Axaleas. 
PARKINSONIA 
Parkinsonia aculeata 
(Jerusalem Thorn) (Retama) (Horse Bean) 
Tender Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1. 25 ft. 
A showy ornamental tree with bright green bark. 
Foliage consists of feathery reed-like branchlets. 
which ha'ng in bunches. A handsome tree at all 
times, it is doubly so throughout the spring and 
most of the summer, during which time it bears 
an abundance of handsome yellow flowers. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
3- 4 ft.B&B $2.00 $3.00 each 
4- 5 ft.B&B 3.00 4.00 each 
5- 6 ft.B&B 4,00 5.00 each 
6- 8 ft.B&B 5.00 6.00 each 
8-in ft.B&B 6.00 7.50 each 
PAMPAS GRASS—See Grasses. 
PYRACANTHA—See Firethorn. 
EXCELSIOR PLUM 
One of the best sure crops on the Gulf Coast. 
PLUMS 
Prunus 
Varieties of Plums suited to the Coastal 
Section are becoming more widely planted. 
Recent crops of Plums have shown the 
people of South Texas and Louisiana that 
there is no better section for their exten¬ 
sive production. 
The worst enemy of the plum is a small 
blackish-brown beetle, similar to grain 
v.-eevils, which sting the fruit, causing it to 
drop before maturity. The beetle hops 
from place to place. The grubs develop in 
the plums. If Plums are planted in the 
chicken yard, the fowls will pick up the 
beetle as he falls. Of course, spraying, too, 
is essential. 
BRUCE—Ter. 1 to 4. A very productive hybrid, 
originated by Mr. A. L. Bruce. Extra' large, red 
fruit, dcliciou-s in flavor. Ripens early in June. 
