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BEAUCARNEA—A MEXICAN D. P. WHO LIKES FLA! 
Here’s SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Commonly called “Pony 
Tail” or Nolina, this plant was not available in Florida until recently, 
when some Florida nurserymen (including our Mr. Pringle) made a 
trip to Mexico and brought back some plants, bulbs, and seed. 
A member of the lily family, it makes a beautiful tubbed speci- 
men or may be planted outside in patios. Note the graceful habit of 
growth, and the fascinating bulb-like base. During the winter, the 
center of the plant has a wine-colored cast; this, with the rosette 
effect of the graceful, arching leaves makes it very striking. 
The flowers are not showy, being borne in pannicles; they are 
quite small and white or cream. 
This interesting plant is considered one of the most valuable 
plants in Mexico; the foliage is woven to make cord, mats, sleeping 
hammocks, chair bottoms, etc. It is also used to hang meat for 
curing and vegetables for drying. 
The Beaucarnea is not hard to grow. It prefers a fibrous rich 
loam and sand mix, with good drainage. It is not a rapid grower, 
but should be transplanted as often as the bulb gets crowded in a 
pot or tub. 
In time your Beaucarnea may reach a height of thirty feet, with 
a base that is four or five feet across. 
You'll want to use a Beaucarnea, and Florida Nursery and Land- 
scape Co. has one of the largest stocks in the United States. 
Priced $1.50 and up 
IF YOU NEED REPRODUCTIONS OF _ PLANS, 
SKETCHES, ETC., OUR OZALID DEPARTMENT OFFERS 
IMMEDIATE SERVICE. CALL OUR LEESBURG OFFICE 
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. 
FLORIDA NURSERY GARDEN NEWS 
MAY, 1955 
Questions You’ve Asked About 
FLORIDA GARDENING! 
Why do you recommend mulching Azaleas? 
Azaleas are shallow rooting plants, and most of the root 
system is very near the top of the soil. A mulch of leaves 
not only helps to protect the roots from the sun, but to 
hold moisture. 
What annuals may be planted for summer flowering? 
Zinnias, Marigolds, Torenia, Portulaca, Balsam, Batche- 
lor’s Buttons, Gaillardia, Cosmos, Celosia, Salvia, 
Tithonia, Vinca, and Verbena are some of the best sum- 
mer flowering annuals for Central Florida. 
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The new growth on my Ligustrum has tiny green aphids 
all over it. What spray should I use? 
Isotox is the best insecticide and is easy to use. Florida 
Nursery and Landscape Co. has it in two sizes. 
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My Bougainvillea does not bloom as profusely as some I 
have seen. What should I do to encourage it. 
To have a profusion of bloom the Bougainvillea must be 
kept growing rapidly, as the bloom comes on new 
growth. Feed three to four times a year with a good 
well balanced high organic fertilizer from Florida 
Nursery. 
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My rose blooms are spotted and do not open properly. 
What is the trouble? 
Probably thrip are on your roses. Be sure to spray with 
Isotox every ten days to two weeks to keep the thrip in 
bounds. 
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The new growth on my Crepe Myrtle have a powdery 
mold on them. What should I use as a spray? 
We recommend Orthocide, for this is no doubt a fungus 
condition. It may take a couple of sprayings to control 
it. If you have white fly also, you should mix Isotox in 
your spray and make one spraying control two problems. 
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What fertilizer should I use on my Gardenia, and how 
often should it be applied? 
Gardenias prefer an acid soil and we suggest that you 
apply Azalea and Camellia Special fertilizer at least three 
to four times each year. 
