
RAPHIOLEPIS. Low shrub, white bloom, black berries. See page 19. 
DWARF TEAS’ WAX LEAF 
Ligustrum japonicum compactum. Nearly all of you are 
enjoying Teas’ Wax Leaf Ligustrum in your gardens right 
now. You have derived much pleasure from its dense waxy 
green foliage and spikes of spicily fragrant waxy white 
bloom. You may now have this dwarf form which grows to 
only 3 or 4 feet, just the right size to fit under low windows 
or to plant along low open porches. For building low hedges 
there is none better. Sun or part shade. Hardy. 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $2.75; gal. containers, 85c. 
CREAMY WHITE LOVELINESS 
Loropetalum chinense. Forms a dense mound of thin 
stems and dark inch-long leaves. In spring the entire plant 
is virtually smothered under a blanket of soft creamy white 
bloom. The shrub is not widely known but valued highly by 
those who grow it. Hardy except in coldest areas. Sun or 
light shade. 3-5 feet and as broad as tall. Gal. containers, 
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FRAGRANT BANANA SHRUB 
Michelia fuscata. If you have a shaded area on the north 
side of the house or under trees you should have one of these 
delightful shrubs. You will find it a wise investment in bril- 
liant polished foliage and delightful banana-like fragrance. 
The yellow, maroon-rimmed single flowers appear early in 
spring and fill the air with heavy perfume for many yards 
around. Hardy. 5-7 ft. 5-gal. containers, $4.50. 
ORANGE JESSAMINE 
Murraya exotica. Even the orange biossomis are envious 
of the frosty blooms and permeating fragrance of this 
dense glossy leaved shrub. Flowers which resemble citrus 
blooms are summer borne in prodigal profusion on the 
branch tips. Sparkling, much divided leaves, similar to but 
smaller than Choisya, are attractive at all times. Should be 
planted in a protected spot as it is easily frosted. Sun. 6-8 
ft. Balled, 15-18 in., $3.25; 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.00. 
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A number of the fruiting shrubs such as Guava, Feijoa, 
Meyer Lemon, Rangpur Lime and Calamondin Orange, as 
well as bearing usuable fruit, will be valuable additions to 
your garden in both flower and foliage. 


AFRICAN BOX 
Myrsine africana. A charming low round plant from China 
built with bright dainty round leaves and reddish stems, Com- 
pares most favorably with the dwarf Myrtle for density of 
growth and is much more handsomely furnished. For use as 
a low hedge or in any sunny spot where the use of low shrubs 
is indicated there is no more satisfactory variety. Requires 
severe pruning. Hardy. 2-2% ft. Balled, 1%-2 ft, $3.50; 
5-gal. containers, $3.50; gal. containers, 85c. 
SWEET MYRTLE 
A class of plant material that for years has been valuable 
for its neat habit, bright fragrant foliage, fuzzy white flowers 
and its ability to withstand extremes of temperature. Hardy, 
Sun. 
Myrtus communis buxifolia. With little pruning this va- 
riety will be a thicket of dark inch-long leaves and thin airy 
stems. Plant it in the hottest spot you can find, or the coldest 
for that matter, give it an occasional irrigation and it will be 
contented. The foliage is often used in flower arrangements, 
Hardy. 5-6 ft. Balled, 2-3 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; 
gal. containers, 85c. 
Myrtus communis Compact. Not only is our most popular 
shrub for building low compact hedges but is also used suc- 
cessfully wherever 2-2%4 foot shrubs are needed. Balled, 
144-2 ft., $3.50; 15-18 in., $2.75; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; galj 
containers, 75c. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Many stiff upright stems softened 
throughout by narrow leaves that first appear a bronzy-red, 
change to a luscious green and in winter, if planted in the 
sun, don flashy garments of brilliant scarlet. In spring each 
stem displays a raceme of white pea-shaped flowers. Bright 
red berries follow the flowers. Growing quite upright it may 
be confined in a narrow space. Sun or shade. Hardy. 5 ft. 
Balled, bushy, 2-3 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. con- 
tainers, 85c. G 

The information on page 47, and the pages that follow, in 
respect to planting and cultural methods will be most helpful 
to both you and us—if you will read it. You’ll have a happier 
garden; we’ll have a happier customer. 

SARCOCOCCA. Sweet fragrance in the shade. 
See page 20. 
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