ROSES 
THE FAMOUS PORTERFIELD ROSE GARDEN 
AT MACON, GA 
Strong 2 year old plants, grown and selected especially for Southern 
conditions. These plants will give you excellent results, lots of blossoms the 
first season. For the balance of the Spring 1939 season, we are pricing 
these at only ^3.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
Post- 
Paid 
$3 ** Per Doz. 
PINK ROSES 
BETTY UPRICH.ARD. HT. Outside of 
petals deep rose, inside shell pink, the 
darker color filtering through the shell 
pink petals gives this rose .a very intri¬ 
guing appearance. Attractive when full 
blown. Bud medium size, long pointed; 
flowers large, open, fragrant; .a good 
bloomer and grower. This rose has won 
numerous awards of merit. Highlv rec¬ 
ommended. 
JONKHEER J. L. MOCK. HT, Very 
l.aige, dark pink, shaded lighter; strong, 
grower; prolific. 
SHELL PINK R.ADI.ANCE (.Mrs. 
Charles Beil;. HT. Soft pink w;th a 
salmon background. It retains its full, 
globular shape an unusually long per¬ 
iod. 
MINNIE FRANCIS. T. Flowers clear 
light pink, produced on a very vigorous 
and bushy growth. Very free flowering. 
PINK R.\DI.ANCE. HT. Extra hardy, 
vigorous .and prolific- one of the best 
all-around garden roses. Its color is a 
beautiful blending of carmine-rose with 
shades of opal and copper. 
KILLARNEV QUEEN. HT. Produces 
excellent, long, brilliant pink flowers. 
More vigorous than Killarney. 
CLIMBING PINX C3CHET. A strong 
climber. Flowers are color and size of 
bush Maman Cochet. 
COLUMBIA. HT. Rose-pmk, large, 
double. Shadings of pink become slight¬ 
ly deeper as bud opens. 
RED ROSES 
CLIMBING RED RADI.^NCE. Cl. HT. 
A sport of the bush form. Very vigor¬ 
ous and very good. 
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. HT. A very 
deep velvety crimson rose: beautiful both 
in bud and full bloom. A vigorous grow¬ 
er. Probably the best deep red Rose for 
the South. 
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. HT Crimson, 
very large and full. Very good in South. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. One of 
the most popular hardy climbers. Large, 
double, vivid scarlet blossoms produced 
somewhat in clusters. 
NOTE THE EXCELLENT ROOTS ON THESE 
ROSE BUSHES 
\^’HITE ROSES 
K.AISERIN AUGUSTE VIKTORIA. T. 
.Another excellent pure white rose which 
does especially well in the lower South. 
Free .a.ad regular bloomer; large blos¬ 
soms. 
WHITE .AMERICAN BE.AUTY (Frau 
Karl Druschki). H. P. The regal "White 
.American Beauty. " The distinctive form 
and expression of its bud, half opened 
state, and maturity, are a threefold re¬ 
velation of exquisite charm and beauty. 
Large flowers of waxy paper white in 
June; yielding their final outburst with 
the first signs of fall. 
WHITE KILLARNEY. HT. Sport of 
the well-known Killarney. Very beauti¬ 
ful in bud; quite satisfactory rose. 
YELLO^li;’ ROSES 
We are listing here the best yellow 
roses for Southern gardens. Although 
there are a great many varieties of yel¬ 
low roses, the number which will suc¬ 
ceed in the South is quite li.mited. We 
therefore are listing only those which 
W'C know absolutely will give :,ati:»ia.# 
tion. 
L. AD\' HILLINGDON. T. Apricot-yel- 
low. especially beautiful in the bud; free 
bloomer, strong grower. 
LUXEMBOURG. HT. One of the very 
best yellows of the new Hybrid Teas. A 
deep golden yellow, very attractive both 
in its pointed bud and as an open 
flower. 
M. ARECH.AL NEIL. Climber. An old 
favorite which needs no description. 
MRS. DUDLEY CROSS. T. Flower 
medium size; very pale, with outer pet¬ 
als tinged a soft shell pink. A very vig¬ 
orous grower. Blooms over long season. 
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. 
HT. An outstanding rose similar to 
Talisman. Flowers medium size, semi¬ 
double, lasting; medium orange except 
foi the two outside petals which fade 
to a lighter shade. Growth moderately 
vigorous. Awarded many medals for 
c.\cellence. 
TALISM.AN. HT. Medium size bud, 
long pointed; flower medium size, dou¬ 
ble, fragrant, golden yellow and copper. 
Medium strong grower. A most unusual 
rose which is in great demand. 
ROSE CULTURE 
Roses do best in a stiff soil where the 
clay IS close to the surface. In sandy 
soils it is advisable to add clay to the 
soil. In any kind of soil the addition 
of peat moss, cow manure and bone- 
meal is beneficial. Roses are heavy feed¬ 
ers and should be well fertilized. 
There are two diseases and one pest 
that give most trouble with roses in the 
South: 
( 1 ) Black Spot, a fungous growth 
which causes black spots on the leaves. 
The leaves later turn yellow and fall 
off. Black spot can be prevented by 
spraying with Bordeaux mixture at 
regular intervals of a week or 10 days. 
It is worst in hot, damp weather. 
(2) Mildew. May be controlled by 
dusting with "Dusting Sulphur.” 
(3) Thrips. An insect which feeds on 
the blooms. Adding nicotine sulphate, 
at the rate of 1 to 600, to the Bordeaux 
mixture will control both B!.ick Spot 
and Thrips. 
BROADLEAVED EVERGREEN 
COTONEASTER 
ABELIA 
ABEI.I.A GR.ANDIFLOR.A. A hardy , COTONEASTER PANNOSA. A 
evergreen with glossy, dark green foli. I handsome evergreen shrub with grace- 
age. Has profusion of white funnel- j ful, slightly drooping branches. Leaves 
shaped flowers tinted with pink, borne | gr.ay-green on top, silvery underneath. 
Ult im,ate height 6 feet. Great masses 
of dull orange berries, which remain 
all fall and winter, following its white 
blossoms in spring. 
t 
fragrance. Long blooming period. 
-Attains a height of about 20 feet. 
Should have partial shade when 
starting. 
in clusters from M.ay until late autumn. 
Vialu.able for foundation pl.anting, 
grouping on the lawn, etc. 
Size Each 10 100 
1 2 to IS in. bare root 30.40 33.50 3'22.50 
18 to 
24 m. bare root 
.50 
4.50 50.00 
2 
to 
2 to 
3 ft. bare root 
.70 
6.00 
3 
to 
3 to 
4 ft. . 
.85 
7.50 
4 
to 
4 to 
5 ft. . _ . 
1.00 
9.00 
Si: 
3 ft., B&B 
4 ft,, B&B 
5 ft., B&B 
Each 
31.75 
2.50 
3.00 
BANANA SHRUB 
MICHELI.A FUSCATA. With deep, 
rich green leaves and blossoms of the 
odor characteristic of b.ananas, the ba¬ 
nana shrub has long been a favorite in 
the South. Ultimate height about 15 
feet. Comparatively slow grower. 
Size Each 
8 to 12 in., B&B _ 3-85 
12 to 18 in., B&B 1.15 
18 to 24 in., B&B 1.45 
CHERRY LAUREL 
LAUROCERASUS CAROLINIANA. 
Excellent for screen, as it is a fast grow¬ 
ing, erect evergreen;, also for formal 
work, since the cherry laurel stands 
pruning especially well. Leaves large, 
deep green, bright and shiny. Grows 
to a height of around 30 feet when 
mature. Large plants have been shear¬ 
ed twice this season. 
Size 
1 2 to 
24 
in., B&B 
Each 
_ 30.85 
10 
38.00 
18 
to 
24 
in., B&B 
_ 1.00 
9.00 
2 
to 
3 
ft., B&B 
1.25 
10.00 
3 
to 
4 
ft., B&B 
1.75 
15.00 
4 
to 
5 
ft., B&B 
_2.50 
20.00 
5 
to 
6 
ft., B&B 
3.00 
25.00 
ENGLISH LAUREL 
LAUROCERASUS OFFICINALIS. 
Large, shining green leaves, vigorous 
growth and ease of growing, make this 
a most desirable evergreen shrub. When 
several years old, it produces spikes of 
small white flowers. Hardy to Wash¬ 
ington, D C. Attain a height of 20 feet, 
but may be kept pruned much lower 
if desired. 
5j2e Fach 10 
12 to 18 in., B&B_ 31.00 39.00 
18 to 24 in., B&B 1.25 10.00 
2 to 3 ft., B&B 1.50 12.50 
3 to 4 ft., B&B 1.75 15.00 
CLEYERA 
CLEYERA J.APONICA. Evergreen 
shrub having thick, glossy green leaves. 
Its flowers are a creamy white and fra¬ 
grant. 
Size Each 
12 to 18 in., B&B_31-00 
18 to 24 in., B&B- 1-50 
2 to 3 ft,, B&B_ 2.00 
3 to 4 ft., B&B-2.50 
Sizes 
6 in. pot _ —-.J 
12 to 18 in. B&B. 
18 to 24 in., B&B. 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. 
3 to 4 ft., B&B 
4 to 5 ft., B&B 
Each 
30.90 
1.00 
1.65 
2.00 
3.25 
4.00 
PITTOSPORUM TOBIVA 
FEIJOA 
PHOTINIA 
PHOTINIA SERRULATA. Very de¬ 
sirable for foundation planting or 
the shrub border. Its large corymbs 
of white flowers are outstanding in 
the spring. In the fall much of its 
foliage takes on varying hues of red. 
Our particular strain has ruffled, 
Holly-like leaves which are unusu.ally 
attractive. 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. _ 31-65 
4 to 5 ft., B&B. -- -- 2.30 
5 to 6 ft., B&B. _ 3.00 
PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. The me¬ 
dium size, rounded, dark green leaves 
of this variety of pittosporum are 
lovely. Produces small, inconspicu¬ 
ous, cream colored flowers, delight¬ 
fully fragrant. A fast growing shrub 
which stands shearing well. Much 
used in foundation planting. 
Sizes 
10 to 12 in., B&B 
12 to 18 in., B&B. .. 
18 to 24 in., B&B. _ 
2 to 3 ft. ,B&B. 
ENGLISH HAWTHORN 
PYRACANTHA FORMOSANA. 
One of the most thrifty pyracanthas. 
Compact, fast growing, with small 
holly-like leaves and red berries 
formed in enormous clusters in late 
summer and hang on during the 
winter. Ultimate height 15 feet. 
PYRACANTHA LALANDI. An up¬ 
right growing plant with narrow 
green leaves. Its orange berries are 
beautiful all winter. 5- to 6 -foot 
plants only. 
PRICE, ALL PYRACANTHAS 
18 to 24 in., B&B, _ 31 .IO 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. _ 1.50 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. - _ - 2.00 
4 to 5 ft. ,B&B. _ 3.00 
5 to 6 ft., B&B. -4.00 
Note—Pyracanthas are difficult to 
move from the field unless cut back 
severely. Unless instructed otherwise, 
we will cut back before shipping. 
TEA-OLIVE 
OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS. A 
large growing shrub having glossy 
foliage and producing small white 
flowers, v.iluable for their delightful 
Flowers 
crimson 
stamens. 
FEIJOA SELLOWIANA. 
white outside and purplish 
within, with long crimson 
The Upper surface of the leaves is 
glossy green, the lower surface silvery 
gray. This plant attracted considera¬ 
ble attention at th? Thoniasville Rose 
Show. 
ILEX CORNUTA BUFORDL LIGUSTRUM 
form of the above, with more round- 
ed leaves. Grown only from cutting , WAXLEAF LIGUSTRUM (Ligus- 
I trum japonicum). Among the best 
Ligustruins. Deep, glossy green leaves. 
Size 
18 to 24 in., B&B 
2 to 3 ft., B&B 
Each 
31.25 
1.75 
of the berried type. 
Prices above two varieties 
Size Each 
18 to 24 in., B&B 
2 to 3 ft., B&B 
3 to 4 ft., B&B 
This plant is a very compact, sym¬ 
metrical grower, and does well either 
in shade or sun. Early in May it has 
p.'nicles of white flowers, which .are 
followed by large clusters of black 
ILEX CREN.XTA BULLATA. A 1 berries. The berries remain through- 
much branched shrub with dark ! out the winter. An excellent plant 
10 
31.50 312.50 
2.25 20.00 
3.00 27.50 
GARDENIA 
G.XRDENIA FLORIDA. Once a 
great favorite in Southern gardens, 
the Gardeni.a is f.ast gaining popuLari- 
ty and returning ta its former station 
as one of the prize plants of the 
South. Its waxy dark green foliage 
and delightfully fragrant, pure white 
flowers make it n -/.alued .addition to 
any garden. Although susceptible to 
white fly. Gardenias are well worth 
the little trouble required to keep 
them free of this pest. 
Sizes Each 
2 to 3 ft., B&B 31.50 
3 to 4 ft., B&B . 32.00 
green, oval leaves. Att.-active berries 
18 to 24 in. _ 
ILEX OP.XC,4 FEMINA. The native 
American holly, propagated by cut- | 
tings from female or ber.-y-producing j 
trees only. These plants a;-e sure to 
produce berries. 
Sizes Each 10 
12 to 18 in., bare root 30.75 37-00 
2 to 3 ft., bare root .95 9.00 
3 to 4 ft., bare root 1.25 10.00 
4 to 5 ft., bare root 1.50 12.50 
For balled and burlapped Hollies, 
double the above prices. 
for grouping and foundation plant- 
31-25 ing. Sr.ands pruning well. Ultim.ate 
height, 15 to 20 ft. 
ILEX VOMITORIA FEMINA. Its 
great mass of brilliant red berries 
j makes Yaupon an outstanding plant 
throughout the winter. Leaves small, 
dark green. Excellent for hedging 
planting in clumps, or can be sheared 
as a specimen. Our plants are grown 
rom cuttings from only the berried 
;ypes. 
18 to 24 in., B&B _ 
2 to 3 ft., B&B., sheared 
GARDENIA 
HOLLY 
ILEX CASSINE ANGUSTIFOLIA 
(Dahoon Holly). An excellent ever¬ 
green holly, producing quantities of 
red berries when very young. Ulti¬ 
mate height, 30 (t. May be sheared 
if desired to be kept small. 
Size 
Each 
10 
12 
to 
18 
in., B&B 
31.00 
3 9.00 
2 
to 
3 
ft., B&B 
1.75 
16.00 
3 
to 
4 
ft., B&B 
2.50 
20.00 
4 
to 
5 
ft., B&B 
3.50 
30.00 
ILEX CORNUT,\. A very hand¬ 
some holly, native of China. Leaves 
3 spined, very glossy. Our plants are 
grown only from cuttings and are 
sure to produce large scarlet berries 
in profusion. 
4 to 5 ft., B&B., sheared 
Sizes Each 
10 to 12 in. bare root __ 30-50 
12 to 18 in., B&B. __ 0.75 
18 to 24 in., B&B. __ _ 1.00 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. 1.25 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. 1.75 
4 to 5 ft., B&B. . _ 2.50 
NANDINA 
NANDINA DOMESTICA (Heav¬ 
enly Bamboo). A most striking plant 
in fall and winter, when the normally 
green leaves turn a deep crimson. 
Mature plants have large clusters of 
brilliant scarlet berries which hang 
on well after Christmas. A beautiful 
upright growing shrub, doing well in 
either sun or shade. Particularly de- 
ble when planted in front of 
green foliaged plants. 
31.00 
Sizes 
8 to 
12 in.. 
B&B. 
Each 
^0.50 
2.50 
12 to 
18 in.. 
B&B. _ 
.90 
3.00 
18 to 
24 in.. 
B&B. 
_ 
_1.25 
4.00 
2 to 
3 ft., B&B. _ 
_ 
1.75 
TERMS OF PAYMENT—Cash with order, or satisfactory refer¬ 
ence before shipment; or if preferred, will ship goods with Bill of 
Lading attached to Sight Draft, through express or bank. On all C. 
O. D. and Sight Draft Orders we require 25 per cent of the bill be¬ 
fore shipment. 
PRICES—All prices are net and subject to change without notice. 
We offer no premiums, discounts, or gratuities. Five trees or plants 
of a class will be billed at the 10 rate, 50 trees at the 100 rate; 500 
at the 1000 rate. 
TRANSPORTATION—.Xll orders travel at the cost and risk of 
the purchaser. Where shipment of small sizes by parcel post is de¬ 
sired, add 20 per cent to your order to cover postage. Any excess 
funds will be returned to you. 
Motor freight is now quite satisfactory, especially to points where 
numerous transfers are not necessary. Considerable savings can be 
effected on Balled and Burlapped plants, because motor freight car¬ 
riers do not require boxing or crating. Through bill of ladings from 
Cairo are available to most points. Rates are practically the same 
as railroad freight. 
Express shipments of nu"ery stock now take the second class rates. 
We recommend especially that deciduous nursery stock be shipped by 
express. Please specify method of shipment, otherwise we will use 
our best judgment. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY—An express money order, postal 
money order ,or bank draft is the best fo-m of remittance. You can 
send your personal check if you desire. It is not safe to send silver 
or bills except in a registered letter. 
CONIFEROUS 
EVERGREEN 
ARBORVITAE 
BAKER'S ARBORVITAE (Thuja orien- 
talis, Bakerii). A tall pyramidal Arbor- 
vitae with bright green foliage. The 
deep green color is retained both winter 
and summer. 
Size Each 
18 to 24 in., B&B. -3I'-25 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. 1.75 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. 2.25 
4 to 5 ft., B&B. - 3.00 
BERCKMAN’S golden ARBORVI- 
TAE (Thuja orientalis aurea nana). 
One of the best-known and most desir¬ 
able Dwarf Arborvitae. Compact and 
symmetrical. Leaves are deep green with 
golden tinted tips. 
Size Each 
8 to 12 in., B&B. 30.75 
12 to 18 in., B&B. 1.00 
18 to 24 in., B&B. - 1.50 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. - - 2.25 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. 3.00 
4 to 5 ft., B&B. 3.75 
CEDAR 
DEOD.VR CEDAR (Cedrus Deodara). 
A. favorite wherever a tall, stately speci¬ 
men plant is wanted. Beautiful upright 
growing cedar with silvery blue-green 
foliage. Very graceful. Unsurpassed for 
a specimen plant. 
Size Each 
! 1-2 to 2 ft., B&B. - 31.00 
2 to 3 ft., B&B. . - 1.75 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. _ 2.25 
4 to 5 ft., B&B. 3.00 
5 to 6 ft., B&B. - - . . 4.00 
JUNIPERS 
PI ITZER JUNIPER (Juniperus chin- 
ensis pfitzeriana.) An excellent new 
Juniper of spreading habit. Very attrac¬ 
tive gray-green foliage. Valuable for 
foundation planting where a low spread¬ 
ing plant is needed, and for planting in 
front of other conifers. 
Size Each 
8 to 12 in. spread, B&B. _ 31-06 
12 to 18 in. spread, B&B. 1.50 
18 to 24 in, spread. B&B._ 2.00 
2 to 3 ft. spread, B&B. _ 2.50 
CROTALARIA 
PODOCARPUS SINENSIS 
PODOCARPUS 
PODOCARPUS SINENSIS. An at¬ 
tractive introduction from Japan. One 
of the largest of all the conifers. Foliage 
deep green. Grows to a height of 40 to 
50 feet. Our plants are not allowed to 
send up but one shoot from the ground, 
and are staked to make attractive speci¬ 
mens. See illustration above. 
Size Each 
8 to 12 in. ,B&B. _ 30.75 
12 to 18 in., B&B. _1.00 
IS to 24 in., B&B. _ 1.25 
2 to 3 ft., B&B._2.00 
SPECTABILIS 
This excellent leguminous soil builder will cut your fertilizer costs. We have dou¬ 
bled our production of corn following it. Leading orchardists and planters are using 
Crotalaria in preference to cow peas, velvet beans, beggar weeds and other cover crops. 
Crotalaria requires no fertilization, no liming, no innoculation. Good growths may 
be obtained without cultivation. Maximum growth of 6 to 10 feet follows sowing in 
drills and plowing about twice. Planted broadcast, use 10 to 15 lbs. per acre; in drills 
4 to 6 lbs. per acre. Plant in well prep.ired, moist soil when danger of frost is over. 
May be sown broadcast or in middles of corn, cotton and other crops as late as June 
with good results. 1 to 10 lbs., 40c. per lb., postpaid; 10 to 50 lbs., 20c. per lb. F. O, 
B. Cairo. Ask for special prices in larger quantities. 
