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BROADLEAF EVERGREENS 
Modern Home-Plantings cannot be considered as complete—or hardly begun—if they do not contain a liberal supply 
of Broadleaf Evergreens. They are needed for the green foliage which gives color all the year, especially in winter when 
warmth and color are demanded. There is need for them in all plantings, particularly in the Outdoor Living Room where 
they lay claim in everyday beauty. 
We have an unusually large collection of Broadleaf Evergreens. The plants are 
pruned, and given plenty of space to develop into stately, vigorous and healthy specimens. 
ABELIA THE AZALEA 
GLOSSY ABELIA FAMILY 
A member of the Heath family, 
Abelia grandiflora|and very closely related to the 
Rhododendron, Azaleas are  un- 
questionably the most beautiful of 
Bushy habit; arching branches. Jall flowering shrubs. Many varieties 
Leaves are oval shaped, about one|are grown only in Greenhouses, but 
transplanted, carefully 
frequently 

inch long, finely toothed, and highly |More hardy cultivated varieties, or- 
lustrous. Flowers are mostly in leafy 
terminal clusters, bell or funnel shap- 
ed flushed pink, followed by small, 
leathery, dry seeds. Blooming period 
from June to October. Prefer well- 
drained soils, mixed with leaf-mold, 
and full sun-light. Useful for hedges, 
sheared or in natural form, in found- 
ation plantings, and in low group 
plantings. 
Class Min. Height XX XXX 
BGOBSsett-aeee $ 2.90 $ 3.90 
B&B 4 ft. ...... 3.90; 5.80 
iginating in the hilly regions of Asia 
Minor are perfectly 
planted outdoors along the Southern 
Atlantic seaboard and Gulf Coast area. 
They have been planted and grown 
successfully as far as two hundred 
miles from the Coast. 
AZALEA ROSE 
For flowers at ALL SEASONS of 
the year, we have developed A 
VARIETY of Polyantha Rose, which 
planted IN MASSES resembles AZA- 
LEAS, when viewed from a distance, 
with their large SHOWY CLUSTERS 
of pink flowers; hence its name. 
For full description AND PRICES 
see Flowering Shrubs. 
AZALEAS FOR THE GARDEN 
hardy when |i 

Specimens growing in our Fields, 
ranging up to 8 ft. Spread, very 
thick and bushy plants, available this 
Season which can be dug B&B and 
transplanted successfully, 
Of all ornamental plants, none deserve more attention THAN AZALEAS, which are without a doubt the most beautiful 
flowering shrubs we have IN THE SOUTH. 
They are perfect'y hardy, and by planting in masses, a pleasing effect is secured. 
We have done considerable experimenting, at a cost of SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS, with the DIFFERENT VARIE- 
TIES of Azaleas, and have practically discontinued growing ANY VARIETY EXCEPT the AZALEA INDICA FORMOSA. We 
have given special attention TO GROWING THIS VARIETY and offer an 
FERED AS THIS variety by other Nurseries. 

HOW TO CULTIVATE 
FORMOSA 
Medium size, dark 
Azalea indica formosana 
green 
AZALEAS 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS: To get 
the best results, Azaleas should be 
planted in partly shady locations, and 
particular attention should be given 
to protecting them from the hot sun 
foliage. Large flowers of rosy 
color borne in masses which 
cover the entire bush in early 
spring. Will grow in the com- 
mon soil of the garden, but 
prefer leaf-mold, peat or well- 
rotted mulch and manure 
worked into the natural soil. 
The most satisfactory variety 
IMPROVED TYPE, much superior to those OF- 
Our type has NO SUPERIOR. 
PRESIDENT CLAY 
A. indica pres. clay 
(Indica). Tall growing, open 
grower, quite free growing. Medium 
size salmon flowers. Early type and 
quite hardy. 
B ; 
GB 15 in. Ht. $ 2.40 $ 3.20 
B&B 18 in. Ht. .. 3.60 5.40 
B&B 24 in. Ht. .. 4.90 6.90 
B&B 30 in. Ht. .. 6.80 8.90 
B&B 36 in. Ht. .. 7.90 9.80 
B&B 4 ft. Ht. 11.70 15.90 
B&B 5 ft. Ht. 15.90 19.80 
for outdoor culture in the Gulf 
Coast. 
We are listing here our own 
in summer. The soil should contain 
an abundance of leaf-mold, peat, and 
sand, and should be well-drained. 
Azaleas will not grow in limestone type of the Formosa, which 
soil. from experience, we have 
found to do better in the Gulf 
Mulching with decayed leaves, Coast Territory. We recom- 
preferably those of hard-wood trees, mend this particular type 
is a distinct advantage. Peat is also above all others. 
a splendid mulch for Azalea beds, as eee rc S| $ pare $ 3 
: F : eae in. ; : 
it retains the moisture. Applications BERETS Tine ee 360 5.40 
of aluminum sulphate may be neces- B&B 24 in. .... 4.90 6.90 
sary when leaves become yellow, B&B 30 in. .... 6.80 8.90 
which indicates that the soil has be- Hp Be in, .... ae ges 
P : : insaee he: : 
come impregnated with lime. B&B Ae 11-90 15.90 
B&B Sa fteeeta yal 5290 19.80 

SPECIMENS 5 ft. spread and larger 
at $24.00 and up. 
Avenue of Azaleas 
A gorgeous sight in full bloom. 
