Masnolia grandifiora 
ORNAMENTAL TREES 
LOQUAT (Eriobotrya) 
Japonica. A shrub or small tree having 
large, deep green leaves. Hardy out¬ 
doors south of Charleston, and excellent 
for a house plant anywhere in the 
United States. In very mild climates 
produces delicious yellow edible fruit; 
grown largely for its handsome foliage. 
Each 
2 to 3 ft., bare root.$1 00 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. 1 50 
MAGNOLIA 
Grandiflora. The native Magnolia so 
popular in the South. Big, deep green, 
lustrous leaves which are evergreen. 
Large white flowers from April through 
August. Ultimate height, 50 to 75 feet. 
A most desirable trge, either for speci¬ 
men or group planting. Each 
2 to 3 ft., bare root.$1 00 
3 to 4 ft., bare root. 1 25 
4 to 5 ft., bare root. 1 75 
5 to 6 ft., bare root. 2 50 
6 to 8 ft. specimens, B&B. 5 00 
JAPANESE MAGNOLIA 
Soulangeana purpurea. One of our 
most magnificent deciduous shrubs or 
small trees. In March, before the 
leaves appear, it is covered with large, 
cup-shaped purple flowers which last 
for several weeks. Each 
2 to 3 ft., B&B.$2 00 
3 to 4 ft., B&B. 3 00 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
Florida. The surest sign of spring in the 
South is the blossoming of the lovely 
Dogwood. Striking in the fall with its 
many-colored leaves and red berries. 
Altogether the most desirable flowering 
tree. Our nursery-grown trees have 
far better root system than woods- 
grown trees and will give better results. 
Each 
2 to 3 ft..10 50 
3 to 4 ft. 75 
4 to 5 ft. 1 00 
5 to 6 ft. 1 50 
6 to 8 ft.2 50 
WEEPING WILLOW (Salix) 
Babylonica. The large, spreading top 
and long, drooping branches of the 
Weeping Willow make it very pictur¬ 
esque. It thrives in wet or dry soils. 
Each 10 
8 to 10 ft.$1 50 $12 50 
REDBUD (Cercis) 
Canadensis. The native Redbud, so 
admired in early spring for its masses 
of bright purplish-pink blossoms. Showy 
and handsome when grown in the shrub 
border, or at the edge of a woodland. 
Each 10 
5 to 6 ft., bare root.$1 25 $10 00 
6 to 8 ft., heavy, bare root. 1 50 15 00 
Your attention is invited to pages 4 through 7 which are devoted to Pecans. The 
most important and profitable varieties are there described. We send out no trees that 
we would not use in our own orchards. 
GRASSES 
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia argenlea). 
A very graceful, silvery white grass in 
the Lower South, reaching a height of 
10 feet. Its flowers are lovely, long. 
silky plumes. £ 3 ^,^ 
Medium clumps, bare root.$0 50 
Large clumps, bare root. 1 00 
Snake’s Beard (Opbiopogon japonicum). 
A dwarf-growing grass that is becoming 
quite popular in the Lower South for 
edging walks and beds, and for ground- 
cover in shady situations. Maximum 
height, 8 to 10 inches. 
Each 10 100 
Small divisions, .$0 15 $1 25 $10 00 
Ophiopogon Jaburan {Liriope gram- 
mijolia). Similar to 0. japonicum but 
with broader leaves. Produces lavender 
flowers on long spikes which are very 
attractive. Used for same purposes as 
0. japonicum. 10 100 
Small divisions. $0 15 $1 25 $10 00 
PALMS 
Cocos australis (Hardy Cocos). Of 
the few Palms which ever have a chance 
of surviving the winters of southern 
Georgia and Alabama—even northern 
Florida—the hardy Cocos australis is 
outstanding as the most satisfactory. 
A very beautiful hardy Palm with gray¬ 
ish green, curved leaves. Each 
12 to 18 in., B&B.$1 00 
18 to 24 in., B&B . 1 25 
We guarantee our stock to be 
well grown, true to name, and 
properly handled and packed. Our 
responsibility ceases upon delivery 
to transportation company. All 
claims should be promptly made. 
Please use the order sheet in back 
of catalogue. It will help us to know 
your wishes and fill your order 
accurately. 
Cercis canadensis (Redbud) 
WIGHT NURSERIES • CAIRO, GEORGIA 
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