PODOCARPUS—YEW 
PINE 
One of our most attractive trees or shrubs. The flower is very peculiar, 
as 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. 
Pinus 
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 roekeries. 
JAPANESE RED 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 XX XXX 
4 — 5 ft.B&B $2.25 $2.75 each 
5 — 6 ft. B&B 2.75 3.75 each 
6 —7 ft. . B&B 4.25 6.50 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. Tho 
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. Ter. 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 XX XXX 
15 — 18 in. .B&B $ .90 $1.15 each 
18 —24 in. . B&B 1.15 1.50 each 
2 — 3ft. B&3 1.50 2.25 each 
3 — 4 ft. B&B . . 3.00 4.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. . B&B 4.75 7.50 each 
WHITESPOT P. tobira variegata 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1. 5 ft. Spreading habit of growth. »hort. 
symmetrical branches forming a dense, compact mound. Medium size, glossy 
green leaves margined with white variegations. Small, fragrant, yellowish 
white flowers with orange-blossom fragrance, borne in the early spring. Useful 
in masses, groups, and especially where color contrast is desired. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
15 — 18 in. B&B $1.15 $1.75 each 
18 —24 in. . B&B 1.75 2.50 each 
24 — 30 in. . B&B 3.00 4.50 each 
30 — 36 in. B&B 4.50 6.00 each 
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BROADLEAF YEW Podocarpus macrophylla 
Coniferous Evergreen. Ter. 1 to 3. 20 ft. Beautiful Evergreen, upright 
branching shrub or small tree. Rather broad leaves, light green when young, 
dark green when mature. 
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 
XX 
XXX 
24 — 30 in. 
B&B 
$1.50 
$2.25 each 
30 — 36 in. 
B&B 
. 2.25 
3.00 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
B&B 
3.00 
3.75 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
. 3.75 
5.00 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
B&B 
5.25 
7.50 each 
LARGER SPECIMENS will be quoted upon request. 
PARKINSONIA 
Parkinsonia aculeata 
Jerusalem Thorn Rctama Horse Dean 
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 most of the summer, during which time it bears 
an abundance of handsome yellow flowers. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
6 — 8 ft.B&B $2.50 $3.75 each 
8 — 10 ft. B&B 3.75 5.00 each 
PHOTINIA 
HOLLYLEAF Photinia dententa 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 15 ft. Upright compact growth. 
Large leaves, new growth, first red, then a fawn color, and then a rich 
green. In the fall some leaves again assume a dark reddened hue. Leaves 
are decidedly notched. White flowers borne in clusters or panicles, followed 
by small red fruit. Requires good soil and good drainage to produce thrifty 
growth. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
3 —4 ft. B&B $1.50 $2.25 each 
4 — 5 ft. B&B 2.25 3.00 each 
5 — 6 ft. . B&B 3.00 4.50 each 
PAMPAS GRASS—See Grasses. 
PATENS EUONYMUS—See Eounymus. 
Pomegranate—Punica Griffing's Waxleaf Privet 
POMEGRANATE 
DWARF FLOWERING Punica granatum nanum 
Semi-Evergreen Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1. 2 ft. Dwarf, bushy, compact habit. 
The foliage is medium to small 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. Spread Class XX XXX 
12 — 15 in. .B&B . $1.75 $2.25 each 
15—is in. .B&B 2.25 2.50 each 
18 — 24 in. B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
24 — 30 in. B&B 3.00 3.75 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 tho early spring. At tract he for its flowers to brighten the lawn as a speci¬ 
men in tiie background with other shade trees, and sometimes aloug the 
street. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
5 — 
6 ft. 
B&B 
$1.50 
$2.25 each 
6 — 
7 ft. . 
B&3 
2.25 
3.50 each 
7 — 
8 ft. . 
B&B 
. 3.50 
5.50 each 
8 — 
10 ft. 
B&B 
6.00 
9.00 each 
10 — 
12 ft. . 
B&B 
9.00 
14.00 each 
12 — 
14 ft. Specimens 
B&B 
14.50 
20.00 each 
REDCEDAR—Sec Junipers. 
RETAMA—See Parkinsonia. 
ROSA-DE-MONTANA—See Vines 
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