®TECOMELLA (T. undulata). Indian 
shrub or small tree with drooping gray- 
green narrow foliage and burnt-orange 
tubular flowers in Spring. 
should be popular when well established 
18-24” layers $8. 
°“FERDINANDIA (F. magnifica). East 
African slender small tree, allied to the 
“African tulip,” with very striking, large 
orange flowers in hanging clusters. 
introduction. 2’ layers $10. 
in Florida. 
New 
GEIGERTREE CORDIA 
*GEIGERTREE CORDIA (C. sebes- 
tena). Evergreen Florida native with 
gorgeous orange flower clusters all year. 
12” $1. 18-24” $2. Larger available. 
WHITE CORDIA (C.  alliodora). 
White flowered West Indian tree, showy 
in flower. 4-5’ $5. 
BUSHY GCORDIA (C. lutea). Small 
evergreen tree to 10 feet with copious 
golden yellow flowers several times a year. 
A nice ornamental. 2’ $3. I can also 
supply C. angiocarpa, C. nitida, ete. 
TEXAS WILD OLIVE (Cordia bois- 
sieri). This beautiful white-flowered tree 
of the Rio Grande Valley is cherished by 
natives there under the name Anacahuita. 
Excellent garden subject. 6” $1. 
YELLOW CORDIA (C. dentata). Small ever- 
green West Indian tree to 15’ with clusters of 
yellow flowers twice a year. 38’ $3. 
EHRETIA (E. tinifolia). Medium to large, 
stiff, wind-resistant West Indian shade tree, 
bearing clusters of small white flowers. Recom- 
mended for street planting. Allied to Cordia 
and Bourreria. 18” $1. 
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TREE HIBISCUS 
TREE HIBISCUS 
HAWAIIAN TREE HIBISCUS 
tiliaceus). 
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Beautiful, spreading seaside 
|| evergreen tree, bright yellow cup-shaped 
flowers turning crimson at night, 15-18” 
$4. Larger available. 
BRITTON’S HIBISCUS (H. grande). 
Like H. tiliaceus but with marroon center 
in the flower. New. 8-15” $1. 
MAHOE (H. elatus). Florida ever- 
green tree, large orange-and-yellow fun- 
nel flowers fading red. Loves wet 
ground, 12-18” $1. 18-30” $2. 3-4’ $4. 
“MONTEZUMA (M._ speciosissima). 
Evergreen Puerto Rican tree, gorgeous red 
velvety flowers. 2-3’ $5. 
PORTIA TREE (Thespesia populnea). 
Bushy evergreen seaside small tree with 
heart-shaped leaves and yellow mallow 
flowers fading purple. Less showy than 
the others, it is often planted as a street 
tree. 12-15” seed grown $1. 
CLERODENDRON FLORIBUNDUM. 
This Queensland free-flowering tall shrub 
or small tree, has flowers (probably 
white) more than an inch long, with sta- 
mens sticking out another inch. Quite 
unknown in the U. S., it is related to sev- 
eral popular garden shrubs cultivated in 
Florida. 8-15” $1. I can also supply the 
Cuban tree C. tuberculatum with stiff 
foliage and pretty white flowers. 2’ $3. 
TIPU (Tipuana tipu). Lovely yellow- 
flowered North African evergreen tree, 
extensively street planted in California. 
18-24”, $1. 
GMELINA (G. arborea). Lovely In- 
dian shade tree of the Verbena family 
with large, yellow-and-brown flowers, ex- 
quisitely scented, shaped somewhat like 
snapdragons. 3-4’ @ $1 a foot. 
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BE-STILL TREE (Thevetia peruvi- 
ana). Small evergreen yard tree, some- 
times called “yellow oleander.” Three 
different colors of tubular flowers grow in 
my yard—white, orange, yellow. I can 
supply orange or yellow 2’ $1. 3’ $2. 
*BIG FLOWERED THEVETIA (T. 
thevetioides). Like the preceding, except 
this new introduction from Mexico makes 
fine small tree covered with beautiful 
big 38-inch bright yellow flowers. Very 
showy. 15-18” $5. 
MIDNIGHT HORROR (Oroxylum in- 
_| dicum). Evergreen Asian tree to 60’ with 
enormous leaves (3’x7’) bearing large, 
fleshy, nocturnal red-purple flowers with 
a harsh foxy stink, in clusters 2-6’ long. 
The seed pods 8” wide by 2 - 4’ long hang 
down like flat sabres. Corner says: “This 
grotesque tree fills us with astonishment. 
Aesthetically it is monstrous.” 38-4’ $10. 
ESENBECKIA (E. runyoni). Slow- 
growing evergreen thorny citrus relative 
of the Rio Grande country bearing pretty 
white flowers and explosive fruits. 4-6” 
$1. 
EMBOTHRIUM 
*CHILEAN FIRE BRUSH (Embothrium 
coccineum). Rated by some “the show- 
iest flowering tree in the world.” It pro- 
vides the most vivid flower-sight in cli- 
mates like North Florida. The catherine 
wheels of orange-vermilion shine with as- 
tonishing brilliance, especially in evening 
light. It reaches 30 feet when happy, 
with dark, oblong leaves, and flower clust- 
ers on new wood near the end of the 
shoots. 8-15”. $3. Embothrium needs 
acid soil. Seedlings are very sensitive to 
root disturbance in spring, but can be 
handled more easily if left until autumn. 
Will survive temperatures as low as zero 
degrees. Careful staking is required as 
young plants shoot up very fast. 
GLIRICIDIA 
*GLIRICIDIA (G. sepium). West In- 
dian small evergreen tree that bears a 
profusion of pink pea flowers along the 
trunk and branches in Spring. 3-5’ @ $1 
a foot. 
RHODOSPHAERA (R. rhodanthema). 
Australian tree of the Sumac family. Dis- 
tinguished by its large red flowers. 6’ 
Silos 
*LYCIDICE (L. rhodostegia). Large 
S. China evergreen handsome tree, rose- 
purple flower sprays with persistent col- 
ored bracts covering the tree for months. 
12215 $5: 
*TEAK (Tectona grandis). Famous 
Burma timber tree, deciduous, bears clouds 
of small blue flowers above the enormous 
leaves. Showy but not adapted to small 
yards. Write for prices. 
ANGELIN (Andira inermis). Large 
West Indian shade tree of Pea family with 
large clusters purplish flowers in spring. 
Beautiful foliage of different shades of 
green. 15-18” $1. 
*TEXAS MOUNTAIN LAUREL (So- 
phora secundaeflora). Rio Grande cow- 
boys call it the finest of blue-flowered 
evergreen trees. Slow growing, should 
be ideal yard tree for the South. 6” $1. 
WHITE SHAVINGBRUSH _  (Pachira 
sp.). Layers from my own white-flower- 
ed tree; the blossoms have an ethereal 
beauty. Rare. 2’ $5. 
KAMANI (Calephyllum inophyllum). 
Malayan slender evergreen tree, bearing 
highly fragrant small white flowers. This 
is prized as avenue tree near the sea be- 
cause its broad spatulate leaves are un- 
harmed by salt spray. 12” $1. Larger $1 
a foot. 
