RAMSEY’S AUSTIN NURSERY AUSTIN, TEXAS 
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS 
Landscaping 
No longer does the South have to look to the North and East for the best ex¬ 
amples of beautiful home and public grounds. 
The South is blessed with a wealth of plant material, much of which will not 
succeed in the North, and which is the envy of northern growers. We have many 
kinds of native Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs that combine all the qualities of 
beauty and hardiness. 
Our catalogue lists more of these NATIVES than any other with which we are familiar. 
We have introduced into general use LEUCOPHYLLUM (Ceniza or Senisa), the AGARI- 
TAS, EVERGREEN SUMACH, TEXAS MOUNTAIN LAUREL, DASYLIRION, RED 
YUCCA, ANISACANTHUS, EUPATORIUM, MALVAVISCUS, LIATRIS, RAIN LILIES, 
NATIVE RED AND BLUE CLEMATIS, and many others. 
While an effective, complete planting can not be made by using the NATIVES alone, 
they are most desirable in nearly all plantings, and it is a matter of pride to have them. 
The nameS) above can easily be found by referring to INDEX. 
Beauty Has Real Value 
Few see the interior of another’s home, while thousands pass judgment on the ap¬ 
pearance of the grounds surrounding. Home owners and real estate developers realize 
the value and importance of making attractive the outside of the home. 
Nature provides wonderful material for outdoor decoration, flowers and foliage with 
infinite combinations of colors. If trees and shrubs are properly arranged and planted, a 
little money can not be spent in another way to add so much beauty, comfort, and value 
to the home. 
• For the beautification of Home Grounds, there are 
a few outstanding principles; 
1. There should be a foundation planting that 
largely obscures the foundation lines and corners of 
the house, and ties it tO the ground. 
2. There should be a background planting of 
larger trees that will grow as tall as the house, or 
taller, giving a skyline. Such should be made by 
tall-growing evergreens, shade trees, or both, in the 
back yard. 
3. Planting may be and in many cases should be 
made down the sides of the front yard. Hedges are 
sometimes appropriate, but as a rule we prefer 
groups or masses of evergreens and flowering shrubs. 
4. The front yard should consist of well-kept 
lawn. 
5. Planting should, in whole or in part, separate 
front and back yards. 
6. Shade trees should be planted wherever needed 
for shade. 
7. Every home should have an outdoor living room. 
A secluded back yard is generally the best location. 
The Austin Home Beautiful shown on front cover was landscaped by Ramsey’s Austin Nursery. 
Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs 
There are satisfaction and appeal in a tree or plant that is perpetually green. 
EVERGREENS constitute a large part of the material used in the best landscaping, 
but in some cases too large a part. Many plantings in Texas and the Southwest have 
been justly criticized because of lack of color. We feel that there is need of more 
FLOWERING SHRUBS which will give color through the spring, summer, and fall, and 
which are available at low prices. 
At the same time, EVERGREENS with their many shadings of green if properly 
arranged, give color themselves particularly in the winter and many of them are also 
flowering, a fine combination. 
Information and Assistance 
Most persons have a general idea of the results desired, but do not know the plants 
to select or how to arrange them. This situation may be met in several ways. 
1. Observation and study of well planted grounds near you will help you choose 
variety and arrangement. Be sure to plant far enough apart to allow for natural growth, 
and avoid crowding. 
2. As far as we can give advice and assistance by letter, this service is without 
charge. As a rule, just what you need can hardly be conveyed in words. 
3. A third method is economical and completely effective and satisfactory. Send us 
a pencil sketch of the grounds and foundation lines of house, showing walks, drive, and 
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