
Chinese Elm—A Specialty With Us 
EVERGREENS 
In the listing of Evergreens it is customary to show these in two classes, Coniferous and Broad- 
Leaved. : 
The Coniferous class includes those trees and plants which produce cones or cone-like seed pods, 
such as the Cedars, the Junipers, the Pines, ete. This list is long and varied and includes many 
varieties which are adapted over the entire United States, constituting probably the most valu- 
able division of ornamental trees and shrubs. 
The Broad-Leaved Evergreens include the Evergreens with definite, individual leaves, such as 
Mahonia, Magnolia, Ligustrum, etc. This class of Evergreens is used more in the Southern sections 
of the country, though there are many varieties which are at home in the North. A large list of the 
varieties, however, are more at home in the milder climates. 
There are certain varieties and sizes of Evergreens which transplant more readily when handled 
with a ball of earth to the roots. In nursery terms this is indicated by “B. & B.” In digging the 
plants a ball of earth is dug with the roots and this ball is burlapped and tied so that it will 
not break, thus keeping the air from the roots. 
Broad-Leaved Evergreens 
ABELIA, GLOSSY (Abelia grandiflora)—A most 
satisfactory plant for both flowers and foliage. 
Will attain height of six to eight feet, though 
may be kept to any desired height by pruning. 
The branches are graceful, the foliage rather 
green. Flowers wax-like, pure white, double, 
with heavy fragrance. Needs protection from 
low temperatures and does best in sheltered 
locations. 
CAPE-JASMINE, DWARF (Gardenia radicans) 
narrow, glossy dark green above and reddish- 
gray beneath. From May until frost the plant 
is almost entirely covered with delicate white, 
fragrant flowers. The calyx of the flowers are 
reddish-brown, giving the plant a pinkish cast 
at a distance. Perfectly hardy over the entire 
Southwest and admirable for group or base 
plantings. 
CAPE-JASMINE (Gardenia florida)—A half- 
hardy evergreen shrub, dense and rounded in 
growth. Foliage most attractive, dark, glossy 
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—A low, flat growing plant with shining dark 
green, rather small, pointed leaves; flowers 
small, very double, and having the true Gar- 
denia fragrance. Suited for filling in around 
base of taller growing plants or where a carpet 
effect is desired. 
CHERRY LAUREL, CAROLINA (Laurocerasus 
caroliniana)—Attractive as specimen, or in 
group plantings. Upright, spreading, small 
tree with glossy, light green foliage. Stands 
shearing well and may be kept to formal shape. 
