PURPLELE AF PLUM 
Prunus pissardi 
Deciduous Shrub or Tree. Ter. 1 to 5. 15 ft. Graceful tree with purple 
leares. Small whitlsh-plnk flowers In the spring, followed by red, acid fruit. 
Used in group plantings for color contrast. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 ~ 5 ft.B&B. . . ^2.50 ^3.00 each 
5 —6 ft.B&B . .. 3.00 3.50 each 
PODOCARPUS—YEW 
One of our most attractive trees or shrubs. The flower is very peculiar, 
•s 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. 
LITTLELEAF YEW Podocarpus microphylla 
Coniferous Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 20 ft. Beautiful evergreen, upright 
branching shrub or small tree. Rather broad at base leaves light green when 
young, dark green when mature. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
X 
XV 
XXX 
30 — 
36 in. 
.B&B 
$1.80 
$3.50 
^4.00 each 
3 — 
4 ft. 
.B&B 
2.50 
4.50 
5.00 each 
4 — 
5 ft. 
.B&B 
. 3.00 
5.50 
6.50 each 
5 — 
6 ft. 
.B&B 
. 4.00 
7.50 
9.00 each 
6 — 
7 ft. 
.B&B 
« ... 
11.00 
14.00 each 
PINE 
Plnus 
ITALIAN STONE Pinus pinea 
Coniferous Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 8 ft. Semi-spreading growth. Deep, 
rich green in mature trees, but young growth resembles Blue Spruce needles. 
Thrives in loamy soil, and prefers full sun. Especially desirable for rockeries. 
JAPANESE REE) Pinus densiflora 
Coniferous Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 2. 10 ft. A round-headed tree. Needles are 
bluish-green, three to five inches long, often tippd with yellow. Small cones. 
Useful in rockery plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class X XX 
4 — 5 ft.B&B . ^2.50 ^4.50 each 
5 —6 ft. .B&B . 3.25 6.70 each 
PIN OAK—See Oaks. 
PITTOSPORUM 
One of the aristocrats among Southern evergreens. Pittosporums are per¬ 
haps more FREQUENTLY ADMIRED than any other broadleaf evergreen. The 
leaves which grow in whorls FORM A ROSETTE at the end of the twig. 
This along with the dense dark green mass of the plant comprises its chief 
charm. Pittosporums take kindly to shearing. Does well near the seashore. 
TOBIRA Green Pittosporum tobira 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Trr. 1 to 2. 8 ft. Spreading habit, branching 
close to ground. Leaves are medium size, dark, glossy green, edges curved 
downward. Small, yellowish-white flowers borne early in the spring, the 
fragrance resembling orange-blossoms. Not particular as to soil, and will 
grow well in partial shade. Fits well into groups or masses, forming a dark 
green, compact mound. 
Approx. Spread Class X XX 
18 — 24 in.B&B . $1.20 $2.20 each 
2 — 3 ft .B&B . . 1.70 3.00 each 
3 — 4 ft .B&B. . . 2.00 4.00 each 
4 — 5 ft .B&B. 5.00 each 
WHITESPOT p. tobira variegata 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1. 5 ft. Spreading habit of growth, short, 
symmetrical branches forming a dense, compact mound. Medium size, glossy 
green leaves margined with white variegations. Small, fragrant, yellowish- 
white flowers with orange-blossom fragi-ance, borne in the early spring. Useful 
in masses, groups, and especially where color contrast is desired. 
Approx. Spread Class X XX 
15 — 18 in.B&B. ^3.00 each 
18 — 24 in.B&B . ^1.70 4.00 each 
2 — 3 ft.B&B . 2.00 5.00 each 
Pomegranate Punica Griffing’s Waxleaf Privet 
PARKINSONIA 
POMEGRANATE 
Parkinsonia aculeata 
Jerusalem Thorn Ketama Horse Bean 
Tender Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1. 25 ft. A showy ornamental tree with 
bright green bark with many thorns. Foliage consists of feathery reed-like 
branchlets, which hang in bunches. A handsome tree at all times, it is doubly 
so throughout the spring and '-'ost of the summer, during which time it bears 
an abundance of handsome yellow flowers. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
6 — 8 ft.B&B. . ^4.00 ^5.00 each 
8 — 10 ft.B&B . . 6.00 7.00 each 
10—12 ft.B&B . . 8.00 9.00 each 
PHOTINIA 
HOLLYLEAF Photinia dententa 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. Upright compact growtli 
Large leaves, new growth, first red, then a fawn color, and then a rich 
green. In the fali some leaves again assume a dark reddened hue. Leaves 
are decidedly notched White flower.*; borne in eh sters or panicles, followed 
by small red fruit. ReQuires good soil and good drainage to produce thrifty 
growth. 
Approx. Ht. 
18 — 24 in. 
2 — 3 ft. 
3 — 4 ft. 
4 — 5 ft. 
PAMPAS GRASS—See Grasses. 
PATENS EUONYMLJS—See Eounymus. 
Class X XX 
B&B . ^1.00 ^2.00 each 
B&B 1.50 3.00 each 
B&B 2.00 4.00 each 
B&B 3.00 5.00 Parb 
DWARF FLOWERING Punica granatum nanum 
Semi-Evergreen Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1. 2 ft. Dwarf, bushy, compact habit. 
The foliage is medium to smali and of bright green. The stems are con¬ 
spicuous, being of a bright red. The plant is covered in Spring and Sum¬ 
mer with bright scarlet flowers, and in Fall and Winter with crimson fruits. 
Used in low groups and border plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
18 — 24 in.B&B . ^2.50 ^3.00 each 
24 — 30 in.B&B . . 3.50 4.00 each 
30 —36 in. B&B... 4.50 5.00 each 
REDBUD 
AMERICAN REDBUD Judas Tree Cercis canadensis 
Deciduous Flowering Tree. Ter. 1 to 5. 20 ft. Forms an umbrella shape 
top. The heart-shape leaves appear after the masses of reddish-purple flowers 
in the early spring. Attractive for its flowers to brighten the lawn as a speci¬ 
men in the background with other shade trees, and sometimes along the 
street. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 — 5 ft.B&B . ^1.50 ^2.00 each 
5 — 6 ft. B&B... 2.50 3.25 each 
6 — 7 ft.B&B . . . 4.00 5.00 each 
7 — 8 ft.B&B . . 6.00 7.50 each 
8 —10 ft. B&B.. 9.00 12.00 each 
12 —14 ft.B&B . 14.00 18.00 each 
REDCEDAR—See Junipers. 
RETAMA—See Parkinsonia. 
ROSA-DE-MONTANA—See Vines. 
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