). EVERGREENS 
HOLLY 
Everybody likes holly, and we offer three different kinds here for your approval. Each 
of them is fully evergreen, and each carries a crop of berries in the winter. They are all 
related (all Ilex), but they have distinctly different leaf forms. 
Burford Holly—tThe fastest growing, and perhaps the most attractive of the group, this 
species has extremely glossy, thick, dark green leaves with few of the prickles that are 
common to the other kinds. Very large, bright red berries in the winter. 
Chinese Horned Holly—Deeply notched, bright green leaves with very sharp, stiff points 
on each segment. The polished appearance of the foliage combined with the heavy crop 
of red berries at Christmas make this a favorite. Plant 2 or more for best berry crop. 
Yaupon Holly—tThis is a native Texas species, with much smaller leaves than the two 
varieties described above, but with the familiar holly shine and dark green color. The 
plants are very compact and may be trimmed as hedges. Red berries in winter. 
HYPERICUM 
GARDENIA 
The heavenly fragrance of gardenias make them the second most popu- 
lar flower in America (roses are first). In Texas these flowers are not 
difficult to grow, although they do need an acid soil and appreciate a 
protected, well-drained spot. 
Gardenia Fortunei—Everblooming Cape Jasmine. Glossy foliage, pure 
white, fragrant flowers. Spring and fall bloom. 
Dwarf Gardenia—Dwarf or smaller growing with small leaves and 
many small flowers cbout the size of a half dollar. 
GOLDFLAME HONEYSUCKLE 
Glossy, dark green foliage on versatile plants which may be pruned 
to hedge form, allowed to grow as a shrub, or trained as a vine. Flowers 
are trumpet-shaped, with the outside of the petals bright pink, and the 
inside golden yellow. Very fragrant and everblooming. 
HYPERICUM, Evergreen 
(Gold Flower) An excellent, low growing evergreen with masses of 
bright yellow flowers in the spring and summer. May be used as a 
low hedge or as a ground cover. Plant either in sun or part shade. 
JASMINE FLORIDUM (Yellow Jasmine) 
An informal, low growing shrub with gracefully drooping branches 
clothed in bright green leaves the year around. It blooms freely, pro- 
ducing masses of yellow flowers from early spring until winter. Plants 
normally grow about 3 feet tall, and spread about 3 feet across. Good 
for foundation plantings or for part of a low border. 
LIGUSTRUM (Privet) 
These are the most useful of all evergreens for hedges and one of the 
best for individual planting. They stand constant trimming without 
difficulty, carrying their foliage dense and green right down to the 
ground. Excellent for backgrounds or for dense screens. 
Ligustrum Amur—Upright plants with light green leaves. Rapid grow- 
ing, and the hardiest of all. 
Ligustrum Japan—Fast, rank grower, with large, and dark green leaves. 
Will reach a height of 15 feet if left untrimmed. 
Ligustrum Wax-Leaf—Beautiful, thick, waxy, dark green leaves. Grows 
in sun or light shade, making compact, 6 foot plants. 
MAHONIA 
At first glance, you'd think this plant was a member of the holly family, 
with its broad, shiny, spiny leaves. It does bear such a resemblance to 
holly that it is often called Oregon Holly. The flowers are a bright yel- 
low mass on the ends of the stems, followed by clusters of blue berries in 
the fall. Foliage changes from green to scarlet. 
NANDINA 
(Heavenly Bamboo) The leaves of this interesting plant are bronzy red 
at first, changing to green, and then back to bright red in the winter. 
The white flowers are followed by red berries, which are carried all 
winter long. Plant in sun or partial shade. 
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