SWEETGUM 
SWEET GUM Liquidambar styraciflua 
Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 4. 50 ft. A native tree. Its twigs and young 
branches corky-winged. Leaves are star-like, stalked, much resembling maple. 
An extremely handsome tree, its foliage brilliant scarlet in the fall. 
Approx, Ht. Caliper Class XX XXX 
8 —10ft -2 —21/2 in. . . B&B . $4.00 $5.00 each 
10—12 ft- 2 V 2 — 3 in. . B&B 5.50 6.80 each 
SILVER REDCEDAR—See Junipers. 
SYLVESTER JUNIPER —See Junipers. 
SILK TREE—See Mimosa. 
TALLOW 
CHINESE 
Sapium sebiferum 
DWARF SWEET Viburnum odoratissimum nanum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 8 ft. Compact, pyramidal growth, 
branching close to the ground. Leaves are large, oblong and pointed, polished 
dark glossy green. A slight reddened tint is often noticeable in the leaf 
during the winter season. Flowers are creamy white, resembling the Trailing 
Arbutus, from February to March. One of the most valuable Broadleaf Ever¬ 
greens in the South. Should be extensively used in groups, screens, and as 
specimen plants. Grows well in all locations and all classes of soil. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
2»/2—3 ft. 
.B&B 
. . $2.00 
$2.50 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
.B&B 
. . 3.00 
3.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
.B&B 
4.00 
5.00 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
.B&B 
6.00 
7.00 each 
6 — 7 ft. 
.B&B 
. 8.00 
9.00 each 
7 — 8 ft. . 
.B&B 
10.00 
12.00 each 
SANDANKWA Viburnum suspensum 
Compact, bushy habit of growth. A handsome shrub with ovalish leaves, 
toothed toward the tip. Flowers are in dense clusters or panicles, of pinkish 
color, followed by red berries, A fine shrub for use in low groups or founda¬ 
tion plantings. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
2 — 21/2 ft. B&B. . $3.00 $4.00 each 
2V2— 3 ft.B&B . 5.00 6.00 each 
3 — 4 ft.B&B . . 7.00 8.00 each 
SOTOL 
SAWTOOTH Dasylirion serratifolium 
Evergreen Perennial. Ter. 1 to 5. 4 ft. spread. Dark green, narrow saw¬ 
tooth leaves, resembling a Yucca.. Older plants have a large number of 
symmetrically arranged deep green leaves. A small brown colored spike to 8 
feet, terminating with about 2 feet of yeUowish-cream flowers which have 
very prominent stamens, is produced during the early summer. Good for desert 
gardens. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
18 — 24 in. B&B. . . $1.50 $2.00 each 
2 — 3 ft.B&B . .. 2.50 3.00 each 
3 — 4 ft. B&B. . . 3.50 4.00 each 
Senisa 
Cl. Fig. Vine 
SENISA 
SILVERLEAF Leucophyllum texanum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 8 ft. Bushy, compact habit. The 
small, oval leaves are ashen-gray or silver color. After rainy periods a pro¬ 
fusion of very showy orchid flowers heighten the effect of the silvery leaves. 
This shrub requires a well drained soil, and is used principally in foundation 
groups, masses, as individual specimens, and often for hedges. Very attractive 
when used in contrast w’ith green foliage. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft. . B&B. . $2.00 $2.50 each 
3 — 4 ft. B&B. . 3.00 3.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. B&B. . . 4.00 5.00 each 
SPIREA 
THUNBERG Spirea thunbergi 
Deciduous Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1 to 5. 4 ft. Semi-spreading habit: 
arching branches. Delicate tiny fresh green leaves. In the spring, small but¬ 
ton-like white flowers appear, followed by new lacy green foliage. Useful in 
low borders among Evergreen masses, or in foundation plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft.B&B . $2.00 $2.50 each 
3 — 4 ft. B&B. . 3.00 4.00 each 
SKYFLOWER 
DURANTA Duranta plumieri 
Ttopical Lilac Pigeonberry 
Tender Broadleaf Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1. 10 ft. Drooping or trailing 
habit, four-angled branches. Dark green, oval leaves, about SVz inches long, 
toothed or without teeth. Flowers are borne in terminal clusters or racemes, 
lilac color, about one-half inch wide, slightly tubular. Yellow berries are 
borne in clusters, in combination with flowers produce a striking appear¬ 
ance. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 — 3 ft.B&B $1.50 $2.00 each 
3 — 4 ft.B&B 2.00 2.50 each 
4 — 5 ft.B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
5 —6 ft.B&B 3.00 3.70 each 
Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 3. 50 ft. A dense compact growth, upright 
form with rounded top. Horizontal branches. The trunk and limbs a light 
tan. Medium size heart shaped leaves of bright green, changing to red, 
orange and yellow in the fall. The berries or seeds are covered with a tallow 
substance, which the Chinese use for candles, hence its name “Tallow.” 
Thrives best along the coast, growing best in heavy black land. 
Approx. Ht. Caliper Class XX XXX 
8 — 10 ft_2 — 21/2 in. . . B&B $4.00 $5.50 each 
10—12 ft_ 2 Y 2 — 3 in. B&B 5.50 6.80 each 
BARGAINS FOR AVENUE PLANTING 
2 in. Clpr. B&B—Tops cut to 9 ft..$2.00 each 
2 V 2 in. Clpr. B&B—Tops cut to 10 ft..3.00 each 
3 in. Clpr. B&B—Tops cut to 11 ft.. 4.00 each 
4 in. Clpr. B&B—Tops cut to 12 ft.. 5.00 each 
6 — 8 ft. Ht. .NB $1.20 each 
8 — 10 ft. Ht.NB . . . 1.70 each 
10 — 12 ft. Ht.NB . 2.50 each 
Chinese Tallow Trees for blackland 
VIBURNUM 
Dwarf Sweet Viburnum 
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