RETAIL PRICE LIST 
EAHE 4952 «= 
SEPERENG 1953 
GEORGE PEARSON, NURSERYMAN 
R. F. D. 1, MOBILE, ALABAMA 
POPULAR CAMELLIAS — GROUP I 
BRILLIANT—brilliant red, full double, rose form. 
CHANDLERI ELEGANS——extra large peony form. Bright red with 
white spots. 
COLONEL FIREY—bright scarlet. Full double, rose type. 
C. M. HOVEY—very large, rose form. Red with mottled white. 
DEBUTANTE—large peony form. Delicate shade of pink. 
ELIZABL:TH—full double, white, with occasional pink stripe. 
FANNY BOLIS—large, semi-double, scarlet, blotched with. white. 
GLOIRE DES NANTES—solid scarlet, semi-double. Heavy bloomer, 
LAUREL LEAF—very large, full double, rose pink marbled white. 
LIBERTY BELL—purest white, large peony form. 
LOTUS—the largest white camellia. Semi-double. 
MON LOUIS PINK—rose pink with stamens, semi-double. 
PINK PERFECTION—beautiful shell-pink flower, very double. 
POPE PIUS IX—red, full double, rose type. 
PROF. C. S$. SARGENT—the best crimson, thick peony type. 
PURPLE DAWN —largest rose form. Deep red with purple tint. 
SARAH FROST—rose-red full double bloom. Profuse bloomer. 
VICTOR EMANUEL—extra large, orange-scarlet, full peony. 
VICTORY WHITE—a very outstanding white peony. Blooms heavy. 
$100) eache. ee 5 for $3.98 
RARE CAMELLIAS — GROUP II 
ELEANOR HAYGOOD—pale pink, rose form, sometimes mottled white. 
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA—Iarge, scarlet bloom, peony type. 
EMPRESS, VAR.—pink blotched with white. Sport of Empress. 
ES eee STRATTON—pure white flecked with pink, large formal 
ouble. 
H. A. DOWNING—large semi-double pink. 
H. A. DOWNING, VAR.—semi-double pink and white variegated. 
IMURA—large, semi-double white. 
MARGARET HIGDON—large semi-double rose pink. 
MATHOTIANA ALBA—pure white, full double. 
MRS. CHAS. COBB—large, semi-double, dark red. 
NAGASAKI—large semi-double. Rose pink mottled with white. 
REV. JOHN BENNETT—pure salmon color. Large semi-double. 
ROSEA SUPERBA, VAR.—very large, full double, deep pink with white 
variegation. 
ROSE DAWN —very double, large, rose-pink flower. 
SMILING BEAUTY—semi-double, soft light pink. 
WHITE EMPRESS—very large, semi-double, pure white flower. 
WHITE KING—extra large, semi-double white, thick petals. 
WHITE QUEEN—very large semi-double, white with small and pointed 
petals. 
$1:29teach see 5 for $4.98 
All of the above camellias are three and four year old plants, 
sturdy, heavy rooted, 1 tol%% ft. and about the finest we have 
ever grown. This is an unusual opportunity to own several 
beautiful camellias at a price you would ordinarily pay for 
one. Take advantage of this direct-from nursery offer. Plant 
Camellias—most glamorous off all evergreens. 
OUTSTANDING RARE CAMELLIAS — GROUP Ill 
FINLANDIA—delicate rose pink, large, semi-double with stamens. 
FINLANDIA, VAR.—large semi-double, rose pink mottled with white, 
stamens. 
FRIZZLE WHITE—large semi-double, pure white with yellow stamens. 
IWANE-SHIBORI—red with white variegation, very large, semi-double. 
KENNY—large peony form, pink variegated with white. 
LADY LUCILLE—very large, full double, pure white. 
LA REINE, VAR.—large, semi-double, deep pink blotched with white. 
MORNING GLOW—large, formal double white flower. Compact grower. 
MRS. BALDWIN WOOD—large semi-double, rose type. White with pink 
stripes. 
PEARL HARBOR—deep red. Large semi-double. 
PINK MAGNOLIA QUEEN—very large pink flowers, semi-double. 
RUTH ROYER—large semi-double bloom, shading from pink to pure 
white. 
SEPTEMBER MORN—large white, peony form. Petals often shows blush 
tint. 
TINKY LEE—large semi-double, deep pink. 
TINSLEY—semi-double blush color, shading from white to pink at edge. 
VIRGIN’S BLUSH—large semi-double, pale pink. 
WHITE CRANE—very large, pure white with yellow stamens. 
WOODVILLE RED—large peony type, bright red. 
$1.49 each 
All of the above varieties are two year old plants, 8-12 inches 
tall, heavy rooted. We are offering to you for the first time, 
a wide selection of some of the most outstanding rare camel- 
lias now on the market at prices within the reach of everyone. 
Order early as our supply is limited. 
CAMELLIA SASANQUA — GROUP IV 
BRILLIANCY—single flower, light rose pink. Dark green, shiny foliage, 
CLEOPATRA—semi-double, rose pink. Compact grower. 
MINE-NO-YUKI—Ilarge, double, white flowers. Prolific bloomer. 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH—singie flower of delicate pink. Fast grower. 
ROSEA—large single flowers of brilliant pink. Upright grower. 
3 year old plants, 1 to 2 ft. tall, branched. 
5 for $1.98 
Camellia Sasanqua is one of the finest of all broad-leaved 
evergreens. The foliage is small, dark green, producing beauti- 
ful flowers in the Fall. It can be used as individual specimens, 
in foundation plantings and for hedges. Make your home the 
talk of the neighborhood with these Autumn-blooming ever- 
greens. Grow lovelier through the years. 
CONIFERS & BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS 
GROUP V 
BOXWOOD—a slow growing, compact plant with small, shiny green 
leaves. 
ERICOIDES—fast upright grower with feathery bluish foliage. 
GARDENIA—fast grower with very large flowers. 
HYDRANGEA—compact and blooms throughout the summer. French 
varieties. 
ILEX BURFORDI (chinese holly)—shiny dark green foliage with red 
berries. 
JUNIPERUS SYLVESTRIS—pyramidal shaped plant with light green foli- 
age. 
LIGUSTRUM CORIACEUM—dwarf privet, with thick and curled dark 
leaves. 
LIGUSTRUM COMPACTUM (wax privet)—fast growing shrub with dark 
green leaves. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA NIGRA—beautiful flowering tree with 
purplish blooms. 
OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS (sweet olive)—compact shrub with fragrant 
flowers. 
PHOTINIA GLABRA—excellent shrub for hedge planting. New growth 
is red. 
PITTOSPORUM ‘TOBIRA—a popular evergreen with dark shiny green 
foliage. 
pe SINENSIS (Jap. Yew)—beautiful upright, large leaved 
conifer. 
2 and 3 year old plants, heavy rooted, up to 18 inches. 
10 for $2.49 
For those who would love to enhance the beauty of their gar- 
den with these attractive plants, cannot afford to miss the 
opportunity to purchase several at these low prices. Order 
yours today. 
INDICA AZALEA — GROUP VI 
LAVENDER—large lavender flowers, dark leaves. Fast grower. 
PINK—selected plants from our most popular varieties. 
SALMON—very hardy. Produces a profusion of beautiful blossoms. 
(large varieties, for specimen plants, hedges) 
4 for $1.00....... BERG Ne ET 12 for $2.49 
KURUME AZALEA — GROUP VII 
PINK—dainty bell-like flowers, a profuse bloomer. 
SCARLET—compact flower with small shiny leaves, deep red flowers. 
WHITE—pure white, hose-in-hose flowers, blooming profusely in clusters. 
(dwarf type. Ideal for outdoor plantings in borders, rock 
gardens and _ beds.) 
Abfors $1008. ee 12 for $2.49 
All of the above azaleas are 2 year old plants, strong and 
healthy. Budded and ready to bloom this season. 
