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 yellowish-cream flowers which have 
very prominent stamens, is produced during the early summer. Good for desert 
gardens. 
Approx. Spread Class XX XXX 
2 —3 ft .B&B $1.50 $2.00 each 
3 —4 ft .B&B 2.50 3.00 each 
Cl. Fig. Vine 
SENISA 
SILVERLEAF Leucophyllum texanum 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4. 8 ft. Bushy, compact habit. The 
imall. oval leaves are ashen-gray or silver color. After rainy periods a pro¬ 
lusion 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 with green foliage. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
18 — 24 in. 
$ .95 
$1.15 each 
24 — 30 in. 
.B&B. 
. . 1.15 
1.35 each 
30 — 36 in. .... 
B&B 
. . 1.50 
2.00 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
. B&B 
. . 2.25 
3.00 each 
4 — 5 ft. _ 
B&B 
3.00 
4.50 each 
SPIREA 
ANTHONY WATERER Spirea anthony waterer 
Deciduous Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1 to 5. 4 ft. Semi-spreading habit. Almost 
evergreen in the South. Constant bloomer, purplish-pink flowers in masses 
over the whole shrub. 
THUNBERG Spirea thunbergi 
• rrh^ Ci K U0 J 1S i. Fl0 '™ r , i . nB Shrub - Ter - 1 to 5. 4 ft. Semi-spreading habit; 
•retting branches Delicate tiny fresh green leaves. In tile spring, small but- 
ton-like white flowers appear, followed by new lacy green foliage. Useful in 
low borders among Evergreen masses, or in foundation plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
18 — 24 in. .B&B 
24 — 30 in. B&B 
30 — 36 in. . B&B 
3 — 4ft. . B&B 
XX 
.$ .75 
1.15 
1.50 
2.25 
XXX 
$1.15 each 
1.50 each 
2.25 each 
3.00 each 
DOUBLE REEVES 
Spirea reevesiana 
Shr ' , .'j 'j; er ' 1 t° 5- C ft- Upright growing habit, with 
large clusters of double white flowers m early Spring. 
VAN HOUTTEI "Bridalwrcath” Spirea van houttei 
Deciduous Flowering 
arching habit. Branches 
Approx. Ht. 
18 —24 in. 
2 — 3 ft. 
3 — 4 ft. . 
18 — 24 in. . 
2 — 3 ft. . 
shrub. Ter. 1 to 5. 8 ft. Upright growing shrub with 
covered in early Spring with white flowers. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
B&B. 
. . $ .75 
$1.15 each 
B&B 
1.15 
1.50 each 
B&B 
. . 1.50 
2.25 each 
NB 
. . .50 
.75 each 
NB. . 
. . .75 
.90 each 
SKYFLOWER 
DURAN i A Duranta plumieri 
Tropical Lilac Pigeonberry 
Tender Broadleaf Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1. 10 ft. Drooping or trailing 
habit, rpur-an,vied branches. Dark green, oval leaves, about 3y 2 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- 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
2 —3 ft . B&B . $1.25 $1.50 each 
3 —4 ft.B&B . 1.50 2.00 each 
4 — 5 ft . B&B 2.00 2.75 each 
5 — 6 ft - .B&B . . 2.75 3.50 each 
SWEETGUM 
SWEET GUM Liquidambar styraciflua 
Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 4. 50 ft. A native tree. Its twigs »nd young 
branches corky-winged. I.eaves are star-like, stalked, much resembling maple 
An extremely handsome tree, its foliage brilliant scarlet in the fall. 
Approx. He. 
Caliper 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
8 — 
10 ft. . 
2 — 2 */2 in. 
B&B 
$2.50 
$3.50 each 
10 — 
12 ft. 
. 2 '/ 2 — 3 in. 
B&B 
3.50 
4.25 each 
12 — 
14 ft. 
3 — 3 V 2 in. 
B&B 
4.50 
6.00 each 
10 — 
12 ft. 
2 V 2 — 3 in. 
NB . . . 
1.75 
2.50 each 
12 — 
14 ft. 
3 — 4 in. 
. NB . . 
2.50 
3.75 each 
14 — 
16 ft. . 
4 — 4 V 2 in. 
. . NB . . . 
3.90 
5.50 each 
SILVER REDCEDAR—See Junipers. 
SYLVESTER JUNIPER—See Junipers. 
SILK TREE—See Mimosa. 
SYCAMORE 
"Plane Tree” 
Plantus oriemalis 
Deciduous Tree. Ter. 1 to 4. A tali, wide spreading tree. Leaves are very 
large, usually five lobed. Very fast growing shade tree. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
6 — 7 ft.B&B . $1.25 $1.50 each 
7 — 8 ft.B&B . 1.50 2.25 each 
6 — 7 ft.NB . . .75 .90 each 
7 — 8 ft. . NB.90 1.25 each 
TALLOW 
CHINESE Sapium sebiferum 
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 
6 — 7 ft. . 1 —1 *4 in. B&B $1.50 $2.00 each 
7 — 8 ft. 1 Va — 1 V 2 in. B&B 2.00 $3.00 each 
3 —10 ft. IV 2 — 2 in. ...B&B... 3.00 4.00 each 
10—12 ft. . 2 —2'/ 2 in. B&B 4.00 5.00 each 
12 — 14 ft. 2Vi — 3 in. . . B&B 5.00 6.50 each 
6 — 7 ft. . NB.... .75 1.25 each 
7 — 8ft. NB 1.25 1.50 each 
8 — 10 ft. .NB 1.50 2.00 each 
10 — 12 ft. .NB 2.00 2.50 each 
BARGAINS IN TALLOW TREES FOR AVENUE 
PLANTING 
3 in. Caliper cut off at 10 ft. no branches B&B $3.00 each 
4 in. Caliper cut off at 12 ft. no branches B&B 4.00 each 
5 in. Caliper cut off at 14 ft. no branches B&B 5.00 each 
VIBURNUM 
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 at 
specimen plants. Grows well in all locations and all classes of soil. 
Approx. Ht. 
Class 
XX 
XXX 
2 — 3 ft. 
.B&B. 
. $1.50 
$1.75 each 
3 — 4 ft. 
.B&B 
. . 1.75 
2.50 each 
4 — 5 ft. 
B&B 
. . 2.75 
3.50 each 
5 — 6 ft. 
.B&B 
. . 4.25 
5.90 each 
6 — 7 ft. 
.B&B 
. 6.90 
8.50 each 
7 — 8 ft. 
B&B 
9.50 
12.59 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 
24 — 30 in.B&B $1.90 $2.75 each 
30 — 36 in. . B&B.. 2.50 3.50 each 
3 — 4 ft.B&B 3.75 4.50 each 
4 — 5 ft.B&B 4.50 6.75 each 
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