ALPHABETICAL LISTING 
THIS CATALOG OF TREES AND SHRUBS HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR YOUR 
CONVENIENCE 
Trees and Shrubs CAN BE FOUND much easier when NAMES ARE ARRANGED alphabetically 
according TO THE FAMILY to which THEY BELONG. All listings are by the Common Names, fol¬ 
lowed by the Botanical Names. You should BE ABLE TO FIND whatever you want, and recognize it BY 
THE BRIEF DESCRIPTION. Should YOU DESIRE A Tree or Shrub NOT LISTED, write us OR 
CALL AT THE NURSERY; it is probable that WE CAN SUPPLY your needs, but we may not have 
enough of a certain variety TO CATALOG. 
AZALEA 
Of all ornamental plants, none deserve more attention THAN AZALEAS, which are without a doubt 
the most beautiful flowering shrubs we have IN THE SOUTH. They are perfectly hardy, and by plant¬ 
ing in masses a pleasing effect is secured. 
We have done considerable experimenting, at a cost of SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS, with the DIFFERENT 
VARIETIES of Azaleas, and have practically discontinued growing ANY VARIETY EXCEPT the AZALEA INDICA 
FORMOSA. We have given special attention TO GROWING THIS VARIETY and offer an IMPROVED TYPE, much 
superior to those OFFERED AS THIS variety by other Nurseries. Our type has NO SUPERIOR. 
VALUABLE FOR LANDSCAPING 
THE AZALEA FAMILY 
A member of the Heath family, and very 
closely related to the Rhododendron, Azaleas 
are unquestionably the most beautiful of all 
flowering shrubs. Many varieties are grown 
only in Greenhouses, but more hardy culti¬ 
vated varieties, originating in the hilly re¬ 
gions of Asia Miinor are perfectly hardy 
when planted outdoors along the Southern 
Atlantic seaboard and Gulf Coast area. They 
have been planted and grown successfully 
as far as two hundred miles from the Coast, 
Azaleas for Foundation Planting. 
Avenue of Azaleas 
A gorgeous sight in full bloom. 
Today, no landscape planting in the coastal region, whether for the small 
cottage, large estate, park, or public building, is complete without AZALEAS— 
a single specimen, group or mass, nothing adds more color to the landscape at 
their blooming period, or without flowers, they are a most attractive, low- 
growing evergreen broadleaf shrub. 
FORMOSA Azalea indica formosana 
Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 12 ft. spread. Medium size, dark green 
foliage. Large flowers of rosy color borne in masses which cover the entire 
bush in early spring. Will grow In the common soil of the garden, but prefer 
leaf-mold, peat, or well-rotted mulch and manure worked into the natural soil. 
The most satisfactory variety for outdoor culture in the Gulf Coast. 
We are listing here our own type of the Formosa, which from ex¬ 
perience, we have found to do better in the Gulf Coast Territory. We 
recommend this particular type above all others. 
Approx. Sprd. Class 
12 — 15 in.B&B 
15 — 18 in.B&B 
18 — 24 in.B&B 
24 — 30 in.B&B 
30 — 36 in.B&B 
36 — 42 in.B&B 
42 — 48 in.B&B 
48 — 54 in..B&B 
XX 
^ 2.00 
3.00 
4.00 
5.00 
6.50 
8.00 
10.50 
15.00 
XXX 
^3.00 each 
4.00 each 
5.00 each 
6.50 each 
8.00 each 
10.50 each 
15.00 each 
20.00 each 
NO GREATER MASS OF COLOR THAN WHERE 
AZALEAS ARE USED 
LARGER SPECIMENS —Prices quoted upon request. 
HOW TO CULTIVATE AZALEAS 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS: To get the best results. Azaleas should be 
planted in partly shady locations, and particular attention should be given 
to protecting them from the hot sun in stimmer. The soil should contain an 
abundance of leaf-mold, peat, and sand, and should be well-drained. Azaleas 
will not grow in limestone soil. 
Mulching with decayed leaves, preferably those of hardwood trees, is a dis¬ 
tinct advantage. Peat is also a splendid mulch for Azalea beds, as it retains 
the moisture. Applications of aluminum sulphate may be necessary when 
leaves become yellow, which indicates that the soil has become impregnated 
with lime. 
AZALEA ROSE 
For flowers at ALL SEASONS of the year, we have de¬ 
veloped A VARIETY of Polyantha Rose, which planted IN 
MASSES resembles AZALEAS, when viewed from a distance, 
with their large SHOWY CLUSTERS of pink flowers; hence 
its name. 
For full description AND PRICES see ROSES. 
The AZALEA INDICA FORMOSA, sometimes called “Phoenecia,” is the variety found planted 
so extensively in the noted Azalea Gardens in the Southeastern States, and in more recent years, 
the prominent Gardens of Southeast Texas, They produce a mass of flowers at their 
period, the flowers lasting two or three weeks. The color is a vivid, rosy-lavender, the inaivia 
flowers resembling orchids, but when borne in large clusters as they are, much more showy. 
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