EVERGREENS 
Evergreens are more likely to be featured in the North 
than in the South, and yet even in the Florida landscape they 
have their place. They make wonderful specimens on the 
lawn, where the different shades of the foliage can be very 
striking—from yellow-green through dark and bluish green. 
Combined so as to make best use of both foliage color and 
growth habit, evergreens are fine for foundation plantings 
and hedges. They make an excellent background to display 
flowering shrubs. 
Arborvitees and Junipers grow very well for us and can be 
kept under control by timely shearing. We have a large sale 
for them, and although our stock is not extensive we always 
have several kinds to choose from. 
We consider Podocarpus to be the most handsome and 
desirable evergreen for this area. They should play a large 
part in landscape plantings in Central Florida. We have a 
wonderful collection of them in many sizes, from small 
potted plants to large field specimens. Many are large 
transplanted and root-pruned trees. Come to our nursery and 
make your own selection. 
ARAUCARIA bidwilli. A picturesque conif- 
erous evergreen that is hardy in Central 
Florida. Of symmetrical growth, with 
strong, pendulous branches right down to 
the ground. Very desirable as a specimen 
on the lawn. 
ARBORVIT4 aurea nana. Of dwarf, com- 
pact, symmetrical growth, this is a popu- 
lar subject for urns and pots. The flat- 
tened branches keep their golden tint 
throughout the year. 
pyramidalis bakeri. Narrow and compact 
in growth, holding its shape well. A good 
dark green color. Attains a height of 10 
to 12 feet if it is not crowded. 
CEDRUS deodara (Indian Cedar). Makes a 
large pyramid of beautiful bluish green, 
and is particularly handsome when the 
new foliage is opening in the spring. 
Grows well in the southern states but 
should be planted only on well-drained 
soils, for too much water may kill it. 
CEPHALOTAXUS harringtonia. A dwarf 
evergreen valuable for use in rock gar- 
dens and in shaded locations as a border 
plant. It has spiny leaves about an inch 
long that cluster around the stems. 
JUNIPERUS conferta (Shore Juniper). A 
spreading, prostrate Juniper with light 
green, rather feathery foliage. Does not 
turn brown in winter. Does well on 
sandy soil or clay. 
japonica sylvestris. A narrow, upright 
form that does well in the lower South. 
The needle-shaped leaves are steel-color, 
while the smaller, scale-like leaves are 
dark green. 
virginiana. Forms a dark green head. 
This is one of the most dependable con- 
ifers, for it grows well on a variety of soils 
and thrives in either full sun or partial 
shade. 
This picture, taken east of one of our greenhouses, shows our original experimental plot of Bitter 
Blue Stem St. Augustine grass. In addition, it shows a group of the most outstanding horticulturists 
and their assistants in the state of Florida. This photograph was taken during one of our field trials, 
at which time we analyze carefully all types of trouble and study new practices before offering them 
to our customers. 
PODOCARPUS elongata. <A native of 
Africa where it eventually grows to a 
height of 70 feet. In the juvenile state it 
is prized as a decorative plant for its 
long, pointed, bright green foliage and 
good habit. A rare and exotic plant. We 
offer many sizes, all choice specimens. 
macrophylla (longifolia). Narrow, glossy 
dark green leaves 4 inches long, paler be- 
neath. A fine upright evergreen tree that 
may reach a height of 40 feet if left to 
grow naturally. 
macrophylla maki. A variation having 
smaller, darker leaves and a more shrubby 
habit of growth. Excellent for hedges, 
screens, and the shrubbery border, and 
since it stands shearing well, it is easily 
kept to the desired size and shape. One 
of the most prized landscape subjects. 
sinensis. Horizontally spreading branches 
and pendent branchlets. One of the larg- 
est leaved of all the conifers. Grows to 
40 or 50 feet tall and is useful both as 
individual specimens and in background 
effects. A very beautiful tree resembling 
a huge English yew. 
JACK O. HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 
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