Bright berry-bear¬ 
ing Shrubs in 
groups are very 
appropriate and 
are being used ex¬ 
tensively in all 
Landscape 
Plantings. 
Pineapple Pear 
trees B&B in back 
border give sky¬ 
line and also fruit. 
Palms give South¬ 
ern plantings a 
typically tropical 
effect. 
FIRETHORN—Pyracantha 
Sometimes called “Crataegus” and “Evergreen Hawthorn.” A FAMILY OF 
plants of the GREATEST BEAUTY in masses against foundations, along 
borders, etc.; graceful branches, BRILLIANT WINTER BERRIES. The ber¬ 
ries cling till spring, when attractive WHITE FLOWERS take their place, 
so that the plant always has SOME BEAUTY in addition to its green 
foliage. 
The larger sizes REQUIRE LARGE BALLS and severe pruning. 
GROWN FROM CUTTINGS 
FORMOSA 
Pyracantha formosana 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 8 ft. Arching branches, small 
green, shiny leaves. A solid mass of brilliant red berries in Fall and Winter. 
Thrives in all kinds of soil and in shade or sun. A California grower says 
it is about the showiest of the entire group of Berried Plants, introduced from 
Formosa. Used in masses or groups. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 — 5 ft .B&B. . ^3.00 ^4.00 each 
5 — 6 ft .B&B. . . 4.00 5.50 each 
6 — 8 ft .B&B . . . 6.00 8.00 each 
LALAND Fuming Bush Pyracantha lalandi 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 12 ft. Pyramidal growth, up¬ 
right branches. Small grayish-green leaves. Small white flowers in the 
spring, followed by a wealth of orange colored berries lasting through the 
winter. Thrives in any soil. A native of China, but proven entirely satis¬ 
factory for this country. Good for planting in masses with other Broadleaf 
Evergreens, adding color wherever used. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft .B&B . $2.00 $2.50 each 
3 — 4 ft .B&B. . . 2.50 3.60 each 
4 — 5 ft .B&B . . . 3.60 4.50 each 
5 — 6 ft .B&B. . . 4.50 6.00 each 
6 — 8 ft .B&B. . . 6.00 8.00 each 
SCARLET Pyracantha coccinea 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 7 ft. Bushy, low branching habit. 
Small dark green leaves. Small white flowers in the spring, followed by 
masses of orange-red berries, which remain on the plant during the Fall and 
Winter. Thrives in any soil. Prefers full sun. Good for groups where color 
is desired. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft .B&B. . $2.00 $2.50 each 
3 — 4 ft .B&B . . . 2.50 3.00 each 
4 — 5 ft .B&B. . . 3.00 4.50 each 
YUNNAN Chinese Firethorn Pyracantha yunnanensis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 8 ft. Spreading habit. Should be 
planted in groups of from 5 to 8 ft. apart. Smooth, oblong leaves, bright 
green in color. Small white flowers followed by coral red berries, making it 
very attractive in Fall and Winter. Grows freely in all soils and will grow 
in shade. A native of China. If not severely pruned will cover a large 
area. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 — 5 ft. Staked .B&B. . . $3.00 $4.00 each 
5 — 6 ft. Staked .B&B. . . 4.00 5.00 each 
We have blocks of these that are matted together, reauiring heavy pruning, 
reducing all berries, with oniy 2 to 4 prongs remaining. Strong plants with 
excellent root system, growing in our Beaumont Bailing Soil. Measured by 
Caliper a few inches above the ground. 
Approx. Caliper 
Class 
XX 
1 — 1 Mz in. 
.B&B 
. $2.00 each 
U/2— 2. in. 
.B&B 
. 2.50 each 
2 —21/2 in. 
.B&B 
. 3.00 each 
21/2 — 3 in. 
.B&B 
. 4.00 each 
NEW FIRETHORN 
WILMA Pyracantha wilma 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 12 ft. Upright branching habit. 
Leaves small to medium, glossy bright green. This is a new variety selected 
from 5,000 seedlings in our test block in 1930. Its BRIGHT RED BERRIES 
are borne in immense clusters, which draw the attention of passers-by more 
than aiiv viiiiPtv nf winter berried nlants we have ever known. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
18 — 24 in.B&B . $3.00 $4.00 each 
2 — 3 in.B&B . 4.00 5.00 each 
3 _ 4 in.B&B . 5.00 6.00 each 
5 __ 6 ft.B&B . . 8.00 11.00 each 
6 — 8ft. .B&B 12.00 18.00 each 
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