BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS 
There is a distinct tendency on the part of planters in the 
South to use more Broad-leaved Evergreens, for, with a 
proper selection, the blooming season can be lengthened 
over a period of several months—from spring until midsum- 
There are Broad-leaved Evergreens for every type of 
planting—tall, columnar ones where height is desired, broad, 
symmetrical ones where medium height is desired—in fact, 
there is some sort which will fit any required place. The group, 
as a whole, has the added advantage of standing pruning ex- 
The Broad-leaved Evergreens are also 
mer. 
ceptionally well. 
ABELIA 
Grandiflora. A hardy evergreen with 
glossy, dark green foliage and a profusion 
of white funnel-shaped flowers, tinted 
with pink, borne in clusters from May 
until [ate autumn. 
Bare Root Each 10 100 
WP Sie} Als} hs.., soceeh oe $0 50 $4 00 $25 00 
CAMPHOR (Cinnamomum) 
Camphora. One of the most popular of 
the evergreen shade trees in the deep 
South. Fast grower. Bach 10 
Dita fteubareroo teem $1 00 $8 50 
COTONEASTER 
Pannosa. Graceful, slightly drooping 
branches. Leaves gray-green on top, sil- 
very underneath. Masses of dull red ber- 
ries in fall and winter; white blossoms 
in spring. Ultimate height 6 feet. Rach 
Sst Ait aD erties eee $2 50 
CLEYERA 
Japonica. Thick, glossy bronze leaves. 
Creamy white, fragrant flowers, followed 
on older plants by red berries. Maximum 
height 6 feet. Slow grower. Bach 
DOO 6th eo eek en ere $2 50 
3 tO Lek & Deere eter Race ee 3 00 
Tap brits, IPYIB Is soon ay Comoe eee 
ELAEAGNUS 
Fruitlandi. Beautiful large gray-green 
leaves, silvery beneath. Gives a decided 
foliage contrast when planted with other 
Broad-leaved Evergreens. Maximum 
height 10 to 15 feet. Each 10 
DEO ton D & bb eee $2 00 $15 00 
Aten they Ieted bl ac Sho ode 3 00 
Fruitlandi variegata. Similar in habit 
to above, but with variegated leaves. 
Sizes 12 to 24 im. only. 
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Elaeagnus 

versatile group. 

FEIIOA 
Sellowiana. Introduced from the French 
Riviera. Flowers white outside, purplish 
crimson within, with long crimson 
stamens. The upper surface of the leaves 
is glossy green, the lower surface silvery 
gray. Each 
LDqwoy Utes sayy, PRO VLE 6 come aoane $1 00 
(346024 ine Bab Sei armel aU) 
Det Ousoulitens b> & base etek ee eras: 2 00 
Bat Owe vat ta bs Gd wen ataersia kina 2,50 
GARDENIA 
Florida. The Gardenia is fast regaiming 
popularity in the South. Its waxy dark 
green foliage and delightfully fragrant 
pure white flowers make it a valued ad- 
dition to any garden. 
Mystery. Foliage and flowers larger than 
G. florida; otherwise similar. 
Prices of above two varieties: Each 
eAMitoy IA ilies HOFWRE ARCO, aoe oo pore SO 50 
Ietomleisutc.. bare nootsseas ar 1 00 
Ug toys Ries Nb yc olen iis oes oid big. Og 1 50 
DELOPOiLth Deena eee 2 00 
BLOM ta D&D ee tee 3 00 
Radicans. Flowers similar to G. florida. 
Leaves small, dark green. Fach 10 
Small plants from beds. . .$0 75 $5 00 
Heavy plants from beds... 1 00 9 00 
HOLLY (Ilex) 
Cornuta. Very handsome Holly, native 
of China. Leaves 3-spined, very glossy. 
Growth compact and pyramidal. 
Our plants are grown only from cut- 
tings and are sure to produce large 
scarlet berries in profusion. 
Cornuta Burfordi. A form of the above, 
with more rounded leaves. Grown only 
from cuttings of the berried type. 
Above two varieties: Each 10 
10 to 12 in., bare root....$0 75 $7 00 
feito Sar D&D kw ae LU ee Letou 
Crenata rotundifolia. Very hardy. De- 
sirable for its small dark green, round 
leaves and its compact habit of growth. 
Each 10 
ETON aT Tl cuenee ck 7 enter $0 75 $7 00 
Opaca femina. The native American 
Holly, propagated by cuttings from fe- 
male or berry-producing trees only. 
These plants are sure to produce berries. 
Each 10 
Ato 5 ft., bare root. .... $1 50 $12 50 
DELOLOntGee Dale: LOOUs-w.« 25 ee 20 00 
Oto ot., bare root. ..... 350 430 00 
For balled and burlapped Hollies, 
double the above prices. 
WIGHT NURSERIES - CAIRO, GEORGIA 


excellent for the shrub border, for screening out undesirable 
views, and for use as specimen plants.: There is not a more 
The South is indeed fortunate in 1ts wealth of Broad-leaved 
Evergreens which flourish in practically all sections. Many of 
them have beautiful blooms and berries—a distinct advantage 
over the conifers... With the use of broad-leaved material one 
is able to get definite contrasts in color and size of foliage, 
blossoms over long periods, low-growing or tall-grawing plants, 
as the location demands, oe ete 

Gardenia florida 

JUNIOR SPECIMENS 
These small plants may be either 
lined out in the vegetable garden for 
growing on into specimens, of trans- 
planted direct to their permanent loca- 
tion. Shipped without balls of earth, 
but with roots puddled in mud, they 
may be moved quickly by Parcel Post 
or Express at considerable saving to 
you. See listings on pages 19 and 20 for 
complete descriptions. ach 
GARDENIA florida. 8 to 12 in..$0 50 
GARDENIA, Mystery. 8 to 12 
1G rescekrige RO a NOR cl CERO ame cer 50 
LIGUSTRUM lucidum. Tall- 
TOWNE WAS tO24 ID. ae aa AQ 
LIGUSTRUM, Wax-leaf. 8 to 
1 Dies ep ates esis ont 25 
PHOTINIA glabra. 8 to 12in.. 50 
PYRACANTHA formosana. 8 
COs L Dota oe ee eee 50 
VIBURNUM odoratissimum. 
Spreading, large-leaved ever- 
Preene S.tO-12- Madama aes 25 
COLLECTION 
2 each of above, postpaid, only 
$4.50 


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