FLORIDA NURSERY GARDEN NEWS 
Plant your home to make Florida more beautiful 
VOL. I . SEPTEMBER 1954 NO. 11 
EVERY GARDEN NEEDS HIBISCUS! 
Hibiscus are tropical, exotic blossoms—reminiscent of swaying palm 
trees, cool ocean breezes and the magic isles of the Pacific! And yet 
Hibiscus are within the means of every gardener; they are moderately 
priced, are rapid growers, and are acclimated to our soil and climatic 
conditions. 
Hibiscus shrubs are attractive, with the lush green foliage and the 
dense habit of growth ... . but Hibiscus blossoms are fascinating! 
There are gigantic singles with flat formation or ruffled, overlapping 
petals; there are sensational doubles, frilled and crinkled; but the most 
outstanding feature of the Hibiscus blossom is the color range! There 
are the soft pastel shades, the blazing brilliants, the jewel tones, and 
the luminous overcasts—all these variations intrigue the gardener! 
Hibiscus are valuable flowering shrubs for foundation plantings, 
shrubbery borders, hedges, or for specimen plants. Although most 
blossoms last only a day, the profuse blooming habit makes them 
seem in full bloom daily for nine to ten months of each year—a record 
unequaled by few other shrubs! 
Yes, Hibiscus may be used for cut flowers, too! They last all day 
arranged without water on trays, etc. But if you want to use them in 
the evening, just pick the unopened buds before they are due to open 
in the morning. Wrap them in wax paper and keep them in the 
refrigerator until about 4 P.M., at which time remove them and they 
will proceed to open and remain open until after midnight! 
There is no such thing as a “common Hibiscus’—each variety has 
its own particular charm and your own preference is your guide in 
making your selection. There are hundreds of varieties in bloom in 
our display grounds now; make a visit to browse around and select your 
favorites! There are field grown balled and burlapped plants as well 
as container grown plants from which to choose .... NOW IS THE 
TIME, SO DON’T WAIT! 
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