
Gardenia 
HIBISCUS (Rosa Sinensis) 
The exotic, tropical Hibiscus are daily gaining in popularity 
with Florida gardeners. They bloom in colorful profusion and 
there are many new and delightful colors in singles, doubles and 
semi-doubles. To us, there are no “‘ordinary varieties,” for they 
are all genuine beauties. 
Hibiscus are easily grown, even though they are tropical plants. 
They need a protected location with full sunlight and well- 
drained soil. In cold weather they should be banked for pro- 
tection against freezing; this is particularly true of grafted 
plants, for if they are banked against freezing above the graft, 
freezing to the ground will not cause a renewal of the growth of 
the rootstock. Should they freeze back, however, they will come 
out rapidly after being cut back and will make a beautiful shrub 
within a few months, more shapely for the pruning. 
Prepare the soil well with peat and fertilize regularly with well- 
balanced plant food; prune and spray as you would roses. This 
will give you an abundance of exquisite bloom. 
Some of the varieties listed below are available only in the 
smaller size and some in the complete size range. All of our plants 
are well grown and have strong root systems. Remember, poor 
weak plants are never a bargain, no matter how cheap they are. 
Be sure you get healthy plants. Our stock in some varieties is 
limited, so select yours as soon as possible. 
You are welcome to visit our display grounds at any time and 
enjoy the many charming varieties in bloom from day to day. 
New varieties are open almost daily in an enchanting display of 
exotic loveliness. 
AGNES GAULT. Large, single flower shaded satiny pink with 
white veins. 
AGNES GAULT RED. Large, single, red flower with prominent 
veins. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Large, double, fuchsia-pink flower. 
BETTY CHALK. Single, brilliant red with deeper red throat. 
BRILLIANTISSIMA. Large, single, red flower borne in 
abundance. 

N. 14th St., Leesburg, Florida 37 
