Michelia Fuscata—Known quite widely as the “banana shrub” since 
its small magnolia-like blossoms smell very much like ripe bananas. 
It is a “must” for every southern garden. 

KURUME AZALEAS 
Apple Blossom—White tinged with blush pink, hose in hose, blooms late. 
Dark green, compact growth and glossy green foliage. Blooms resemble 
those of the Apple, though double. Very popular. 
Carmen—Light salmon red, single. Tall, upright growth. Partially decid- 
uous with good foliage in summer. Taller than most dwarf azaleas. This 
variety blends beautifully with the azalea, Countess of Nieuport. 
Christmas Cheer—Brilliant red, hose in hose; extremely compact, low 
growth; tiny, dark green foliage. Early bloomer. 
Coral Bells—Coral pink shading to deep pink in center, hose in hose, 
profuse bloomer producing a solid mass of color. Shiny green leaves; 
upright, compact growth. 
Flame—Very early, coppery red, single, rapid, tall growth, dark green 
foliage. A fine Kurume for background planting. 
Hexe—Crimson red, hose in hose, very large flower for the Kurume group. 
Small, very dark green foliage; low, dense compact growth. 
Hinodegiri—Bright crimson, single; profuse bloomer, very popular. One 
of the hardiest of all the azaleas. 
Mauve Queen—Delicate lavender shade, single, long rounded light green 
leaves; compact growth. Often planted with Coral Bell and Hinodegiri, 
with which it beautifully harmonizes. 
Pink Pearl—Pale pink fading to faint blush pink in center, hose in hose, 
tall, fast growth; large, deep green foliage. Exceptionally popular. 
Salmon Beauty—Deep salmon pink, hose in hose, large blossoms; foliage 
light green. Growth similar to Pink Pearl. 
Salmon Pink—Light salmon, single, very large blooms. Small pointed 
green foliage; low, open growth. Blooms later than Salmon Beauty. 
Salmon Queen—Slightly deeper shade than Salmon Pink, single; growth 
rapid and bushy. Blossoms open between Salmon Beauty and Salmon 
Pink. 
Snow—Pure white, hose in hose, large glossy foliage, profuse bloomer 
and dense compact grower. 
Vesuvius—Brilliant salmon red with darker center, single, tall upright 
growth, late. This free-flowering variety is very similar to Flame, but 
blooms much later. 
Osmanthus Fragrans (Tea Olive)—Similar to Osmanthus Aquifolium 
but with slightly toothed or smooth foliage. The tiny flowers have a 
delicious scent and bloom intermittently during the Fall and Winter. 

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