rather loose, open habit of growth. The scarlet flowers which 
radiate around the twigs, as do all of the bottle brush group, 
appear for long periods during the summer and are about 1V4 
inches in diameter. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.30. 
Melaleuca nesophila (Pink Melaleuca). Until this extremely 
hardy shrub blooms it could almost be mistaken for a bright 
green variety of Australian Tea Tree, because the leaves are 
identical in shape and the habit of growth is similar. The bottle 
brush type of flowers which appear in summer are a pinkish 
lavender color but not overly conspicuous on the plant. It makes 
an excellent shrub for screen planting and is very drought re¬ 
sistant. Gal. 35c. 
African Box Wood 
Myrsine africanus (African Box Wood). A comparatively new 
plant that has been introduced and we find it excellent for use 
as a small hedge. It will grow more rapidly than the Box Wood, 
and seems to do very well in either sun or shade. The foliage 
and twigs have a slight reddish cast which makes it a very in¬ 
teresting plant to use for hedge purposes. As an individual, un¬ 
trimmed plant it presents a very attractive form. Gal. 50c; 5-gal. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Myrtle 
Myrtus buxifolia (Large Leafed Myrtle). As a foliage plant of 
generous proportions you will find this variety of Myrtle a very 
good one. The glossy, bright green leaves are borne on a frame 
work of many small branches, which make this shrub especially 
good for heavy foundation planting. The fuzzy, creamy white 
flowers which appear in spring are followed by blue-black berries. 
Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Myrtus communis (Roman Myrtle). This is a fine shrub to use 
for either specimen plants or as a high-class hedge. The brilliant 
green of the foliage, together with its compact habit of growth, 
make it excellent for eiher purpose. The plant is absolutely hardy 
in all respects and the leaves have a fragrance very similar to 
Bay. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Myrtus communis compacta (Compact Myrtle). Practically the 
same thing goes for this plant as in the preceding variety, except 
that the compacta is a dwarf plant and should be used in low 
hedges of not over 18 inches in height, or as small specimen 
plants of about a 2 foot height. The leaves are small and very 
compact, which gives the shrub an extremely solid appearance. 
A hedge of this variety will be a thing of extreme beauty for many 
years to come. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Myrtus communis mimina (Small Leaved Myrtle). The most 
dwarf of all of the Myrtle family and one which will always 
attract attention when used in rockeries or as a low border. This 
plant is so extremely dwarf that it does not develop a head rapidly. 
It may be used as a border plant without necessitating trimming, 
and yet always maintain an extremely compact and regular form. 
Gal. 40c. 
Myrtus communis variegata (Variegated Myrtle). This variety has 
practically the same habit of growth as the true Myrtle, except 
that it is slightly more open and differs radically in foliage, be- 
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cause of the creamy white variations which all leaves produce. 
This will be a beautiful plant to use for foliage contrasts or it can 
be trimmed into a satisfactory large hedge. Natural height, about 
10 feet. Gal. 35c. 
Heavenly Bamboo 
Nandina domestica. We have few shrubs which give us the 
rich coloring during the winter that the Nandina does, when the 
coldest weather turns the leaves to various shades of bright reds. 
The stiff, straight stems, tufted at the top with very graceful 
foliage, makes this plant a beautiful one to use for foundation 
or mass planting effects. Large loose spikes of white, star-shaped 
flowers appear in early summer, which are followed by brilliant 
scarlet berries. This shrub will thrive in either sun or shade, but 
will have much finer foliage when grown in the sun. Gal. 35c; 
5-gal. $1.50. 
Oleander (I\erium) 
We have several different colors of this extremely hardy tree- 
shrub and they may all be used for various purposes, some of 
which we take pleasure in suggesting. As a tree they may be 
trained on one central stem, removing all sucker wood from the 
base, and allow it to grow naturally when the head is established. 
As a shrub they will require little or no attention, except the 
thinning out of the oldest wood occasionally. They make an ex¬ 
cellent small tree for parkway planting and because of their ex¬ 
treme hardiness and drought resistant qualities, they will be highly 
practical for this use. For avenue planting we would suggest 
using a combination of colors, because with the long flowering 
period of all varieties, they will always present a very showy 
effect. We have the following separate varieties: 
Double Red. A beautiful shade of very deep red which might 
be classed as a maroon. Flowers are about 1 V 2 inches in diameter, 
with a blooming period from spring to fall. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Mrs. Roeding. We consider this one particularly fine because 
of the beautiful shade of the salmon pink flowers. This is a par¬ 
ticularly free blooming variety and one of the smaller growing of 
the lot. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Rosea, or Double Pink. This one has the largest individual 
flowers of them all, frequently attaining a diameter of 2*/2 inches. 
The blending of color in the central portions of the flower is 
exquisite. An abundantly flowering type and one which you will 
surely enjoy. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Rosea Variegata, or Double Pink Variegated. This one not only 
has large double pink flowers, but the foliage is very striking 
with its brilliant variegations of yellow in the leaves. Gal. 35c; 
5-gal. cans $1.50. 
Single Pink. The flowers of this type are a rather bright pink 
and borne heavily enough on the plant to show up at a con¬ 
siderable distance. This one combines with the red and white very 
satisfactorily. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Single Red. The color of this one is somewhat lighter than the 
double red and the individual flowers not quite as large, but it 
is a heavy bloomer and extremely hardy. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Sister Agnes. Although the flowers of this single white type 
are smaller than some of the others, the abundance of bloom 
which it produces against the background of bright green foliage 
makes this one very desirable for many uses. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. 
$1.50. 
Osmanthus 
Osmanthus aquifolia (Holly Leaved Osmanthus). A very good 
foliage plant which is frequently mistaken for Holly because of 
the great similarity to be found in their respective foliage. It attains 
a height of about 1 0 feet and bears a small crop of inconspicuous 
white flowers which are quite fragrant. Gal. 40c. 
Osmanthus fragrans (Sweet Olive). We know of no plant that 
has a more inconspicuous bloom with so great an amount of fra¬ 
grance. The tiny white flowers are borne in very small clusters 
at the base of leaves, which frequently hide them completely, 
but their fragrance is so penetrating that they will not go un¬ 
noticed. We have heard this fragrance described in this way: that 
the flowers smell like green peaches taste. The foliage is good 
enough to make this a highly ornamental plant as well. It attains 
a height of about 6 feet. Gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Brin cess Flower 
Pleroma grandiflora. A rapid growing shrub, about 6 ft., which 
has startling flowers attaining a size of about 2 1 , / 2 in. The color is 
a brilliant, rich purple with red, fish-hook-like stamens in the cen¬ 
ter. The large, pointed, hairy leaves take on beautiful colors of reds 
and yellows, just prior to dropoing, making the plant delightfully 
colorful during the winter months when it is not in bloom. Gal. 35c. 
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