Abelias Bloom All Summer 
ABELIA 
GLOSSY ABELIA Abelia grandiflora 
Broadleaf. half-evergreen shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 5 ft. Bushy habit; arching 
branches. Leaves are oval shaped, about one inch long, finely toothed, and 
highly lustrous. Flowers are mostly in leafy terminal clusters, bell or funnel- 
shaped. flushed pink, followed by small, leathery, dry seeds. Blooming period 
from June to October. Prefer well-drained soils, mixed with leaf-mold, and 
full sun-light. Useful for hedges, sheared or in natural form, in foundation 
plantings, and in low group plantings. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
18 — 24 in. 
B&B 
$1.00 
$1.25 each 
2 — 3 ft. 
B&B 
1.25 
1.75 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
B&B 
1.75 
2.25 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
2.90 
4.50 each 
AGARITA 
AGARITA Algerila Mahonia trifoliata 
Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 8 ft. Rather uneven, branching 
habit. Leaves are oblong, marginal teeth; dark green on upper surface, with 
marginal tinted colors in Fall. Small yellow, fragrant flowers are borne in 
terminal clusters during Spring, followed by small red berries, which are 
frequently used in making jelly. Prefer well-drained loamy soil, and full 
§un. Used in desert gardens, foundation and group plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
24 —30 in.B&B $ .95 $1.25 each 
30 — 36 in.B&B . 1.40 2.25 each 
3 — 4 ft.B&B . . 2.25 3.00 each 
ASH 
Fraxlnus 
ARIZONA Fraxinus velutina 
Evergreen Ash Rio Grande Ash 
Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 3. 30 ft. Practically evergreen in the extreme 
••uthern Coastal region. Leaves are a bright, glossy green above, paler be¬ 
neath. Seeds are small nutlets, partly surrounded by an elongated wing or 
nmara Trees have a uniform straight trunk with umbrella-shaped top. 
Toung trees are last to shed foliage in the winter, and first to put on new 
Waves in the spring. This is one of the most rapid growing shade trees, 
•specially suited for the Gulf Coast. Especially liked because of its clean 
growth, which means no leaf-littered lawn during late summer and early fall. 
Safa for coastal plantings where salt water sprays and occasional inundations 
limit varieties. 
Caliper 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
114 — 1 Vi in. 
7 — 8 ft. 
. . B&B 
$1.50 
$2.25 each 
1 V 2 — 2 in. 
8—10 ft. 
B&B 
. 2.25 
3.00 each 
2 — 2>/ 2 in. 
10—12 ft. 
B&B 
3.90 
4.75 each 
2Vi — 3 in. 
12 —14 ft. 
B&B 
4.75 
6.00 each 
6 — 8 ft. 
NB 
1.00 
. each 
8 — 10 ft. 
NB 
. 1.70 
. . . each 
10—12 ft. . ... 
Trees for Avenue Planting, tops 
NB 
prune-f back. 
2.50 
. . . each 
2 in. . Tops 
cut at 9 ft. 
. . B&B 
$2.00 
. . each 
2 V 2 in. . Tops 
cut at 10 ft. 
B&B 
3.00 
. . each 
3 in. . Tops 
cut at 11 ft. 
B&B 
4.00 
. . each 
4 in.. . Tops 
cut at 12 ft. 
. B&B 
5.00 
. . . each 
AGAVE—See Century Plant. 
ALBIZZIA Silk Tree —See Mimosa. 
ARBORVITAE 
Thuja oriental!! 
There are two types of Arborvltaes. which are known as Occidental and 
Oriental. The Occidentals are generally not suited for the Southern States, 
while the Oriental is or Chinese types all do well In the South. Hie Oriental 
type is also classed as “Biota,” which is now unapproved. 
Arborvltaes are among the most widely planted Evergreens In the country, 
as there is a type suitable for practically every Landscape use. They prefer a 
well-drained dry soil, although not particular as to texture. 
BAKER’S PYRAMID Thuja orientalis bakeri 
Coniferous Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 to 4. 18 ft. Tall-growing, columnar 
habit. Excellent bright green color most of the season. 
MAURINE T. or. maurineana 
Coniferous Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. Tall upright dark green pyramid 
of unusual Quality. One of our originations widely used as Pyramid type. 
WINTERGREEN 
T. or. 
wintergreen 
Coniferous Evergreen Tree. 
Ter. 
1 to 4 
10 ft. 
More compact growing cone 
type, very dark green color. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
2 — 3 ft. 
B&B 
$ .95 
$1.35 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
B&B 
. . 1.40 
1.95 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
. 1.90 
2.75 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
B&B 
. 2.25 
2.75 each 
6 — 8 ft. 
B&B 
. . 2.90 
3.75 each 
BERCKMAN’S GOLDEN 
T. or. 
aurea nana 
Coniferous Evergreen Shrub 
or 
Tree. Ter. 1 to 
6. 6 ft. Compact, bushy. 
dwarf habit. The foliage Is 
rich 
yellow. 
especially attractive 
in the Spring, 
and gradually becoming green. 
Widely 
used for 
foundation 
plantings, for 
evergreen groups at gateways. 
and 
for specimens on 
the lawn. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
15 — 18 in. 
B&B 
. $ .90 
$1.25 each 
18 — 24 in. 
B&B 
1.25 
1.75 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
1.75 
2.90 each 
5 — 6 ft. . 
B&B 
2.90 
3.60 each 
7 — 8 ft. 
B&B 
4.50 
6.75 each 
EXCELSIOR T. or. excelsior 
Coniferous Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 10 ft. Symmetrical pyramidal 
habit. Foliage is soft and lacy, light green in color. Very dense in form. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
3 —4 ft. B&B $1.25 $1.50 each 
4 —5 ft. B&B 1.60 2.50 each 
GOLDSPIRE T. or. aurea conspicua 
Coniferous Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 to 6. 20 ft. Pyramidal habit, with 
horizontal branches; dense effect. The rich golden-tinted foliago it very strik¬ 
ing. There are many types of Arborvitnes sold for "Goldspire." Thii on# 
maintains the rich golden color throughout the year. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
7— 8 ft. . B&B $4.50 $6.25 each 
8— 10 ft. . B&B 6.75 7.50 each 
RAMSEY T. or. cupressifolia fastigiata 
Coniferous Evergreen Tree. Ter. 1 to S. SO ft. Broad at ba«e, with upright 
tapering top. The cypress-like thread foliage of bluish-oroen is very altractlrs 
It is a cross between Cypress and Arborvitae, with an unusual type of foliage 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
3 — 4 ft. 
B&B 
$ .85 
$1.25 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
1.25 
1.50 each 
8 —10 ft. 
B&B 
2.90 
3.75 each 
10—12 ft. . 
B&B 
3.75 
4.50 each 
12 — 14 ft. 
B&B 
4.50 
6.00 each 
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