SHADE TREES for the South 
HADE trees fill an urgent need in the South, for nowhere 
are they more welcome in park, home grounds, and 
street plantings. A vigorously growing tree is something 
trees is one of our specialties, and we take great pride in the 
fact that we have successfully moved hundreds of splendid 
specimens. Equipment and experience surely play an impor- 
for every home to be proud of, and a well-shaded town carries tant part in the operation. 
a distinction all its own which rouses real civic pride and 
admiration. 
If you are interested in having some large shade trees 
incorporated into your home surroundings, pay us a visit and 
It is now possible to have large trees moved to your look over our stock. Select the trees you wish, and leave the 
grounds so that you may enjoy them at the height of their rest to us. Our twenty years of successful experience are at 
development. No longer is it necessary to wait a lifetime for your service. No job of tree moving is too difficult for us. 
small saplings to grow to useful size. The handling of large 
BAUHINIA alba. A medium-sized tree espe- 
cially useful for narrow streets and small 
home grounds. Large bilobed leaves cover 
it from spring to fall, and in the winter it 
bears a profusion of orchid-shaped white 
flowers. 
purpurea. Flowers sometimes more than 
3 inches in diameter, of a pleasing shade 
of purple and white. One of the hardiest 
of the genus. 
BRACHYCHITON acerifolium (Flame- 
tree). An Australian tree eventually 
reaching a height of 60 feet. Bears pan- 
icles of bright scarlet flowers and deeply 
lobed shining green leaves 10 inches 
across. Black fruit. 
CAMPHOR TREE (Cinnamomum camphora). 
A good-sized broad-leaved evergreen that 
is hardy throughout Florida and is valu- 
able to the Gulf Coast region for the pro- 
duction of camphor gum. It grows vigor- 
ously, with wide-spreading branches close 
to the ground. It is desirable too as a 
large hedge, for the growth is so dense 
that it is impenetrable. 
CASUARINA equisetifolia (Beefwood; Aus- 
tralian Pine). An Australian tree much 
used in Florida because it produces such 
a quick effect. This species will not stand 
severe cold, but it may be planted near the 
coast to furnish a much-needed green 
touch. Will endure almost any soil con- 
dition, including salt-water exposure. 
lepidophloia. Hardier than the preceding 
variety, making a tall, handsome, thick 
tree. The most desirable of all Australian 
Pines. Propagated from root suckers. 
CHERRY LAUREL (Laurocerasus carolini- 
ana). An ornamental native tree with 
bright glossy green leaves. Reaches a 
height of 40 feet or more if left unre- 
stricted. Slightly fragrant white flowers 
are borne in profusion. Makes a fine 
hedge subject and is well adapted to 
shearing and shaping. Does not grow in 
low soil but is happy elsewhere. Hardy. 
DOGWOOD (Cornus florida). A small native 
tree with a spreading, bushy top. Four- 
petaled, waxy white flowers lying hori- 
zontally on the branches and giving the 
tree a lovely lacy appearance. Scarlet 
fruits. 
Weaver Dogwood. Stronger and larger 
foliage and larger and more numerous 
blooms. These trees reach blooming size 
more quickly than other Dogwoods, and 
we heartily recommend them. 
GREVILLEA robusta (Australian Silk Oak). 
A tall, rapid-growing evergreen which 
makes a fine street tree in south Florida, 
as it is very drought-resistant. It nor- 
mally grows to 100 feet in height, but if 
the top is cut out when it has reached a 
good size, the tree will develop a well- 
shaped, spreading top. The foliage is 
feathery and fern-like; in the spring a 
mass of orange-yellow flower trusses 
appears. 
JACARANDA oyalifolia. For weeks in the 
spring the tree is a cloud of blue, for then 
large panicles of lavender-blue blooms 
are produced, each bearing 40 to 90 flow- 
ers. A spreading tree to 50 feet tall, with 
very finely cut, ferny foliage. This is per- 
haps our showiest tree. 
K(LREUTERIA formosana. A small or 
medium-sized deciduous shade tree. It is 
a fast grower with handsome pinnate 
leaves. In fall large panicles of yellow 
flowers appear, followed by pink fruits. 
MAGNOLIA grandiflora (Bull Bay). This 
is the finest native evergreen of the 
South, and a good specimen is enough to 
make any home-owner proud. Forest 
specimens often reach a height of 80 feet. 
The trees are pyramidal in general out- 
line, with heavy leaves of glossy dark 
green. Great waxy creamy white flowers, 
saucer-shaped and 7 to 8 inches across, 
are produced over a period of two to three 
months in summer; each one has a mass 
of yellow stamens in the center and emits 
a delightful fragrance. They are followed 
by large pods covered with bright red 
seeds. The finest of all flowering trees. 
We offer fine grafted specimens. 
MALUS angustifolia (Native Crab-apple). 
A shapely native tree growing to 25 feet 
in height, with pale pink blooms in spring 
just as the foliage appears. This tree 
rivals the Flowering Cherries in beauty, 
and may be grown in the lower South 
where the Cherries will not grow. 
MAPLE, Scarlet (Acer rubrum). A large 
deciduous tree of good upright habit. 
Valuable for street or park planting, for 
it furnishes welcome shade in summer. 
Leaves light green above, white beneath, 
changing to vivid shades of scarlet and 
gold in the fall. 
MELALEUCA  leucadendron  (Cajeput 
Tree). An upright tree from Australia 
that is valuable for south Florida plant- 
ing because it resists salt water, wind, and 
drought. The bark is thick, spongy, and 
pale buff-colored; the pendulous branches 
are clothed with oblong, tapering leaves 
and spikes of creamy white blooms. Very 
popular and desirable. 
JACK O. HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 
OAK, Laurel (Quercus laurifolia). One of the 
handsomest shade trees for Florida. It is 
adapted for general planting in all sec- 
tions of the state, for it is not too particu- 
lar about soil requirements. It grows to 
60 feet in height, with oblong, dark green 
leaves about 4 inches long. This is quite 
a rapid grower and cannot be recom- 
mended too highly. 
Live (Q. virginiana). This is one of the 
historic trees of the South. It grows 60 
feet high and is covered with shining dark 
evergreen leaves that make a_ thick 
mantle for the tree. This is slower in 
growth and a more permanent tree than 
the Laurel Oak, and makes a majestic 
specimen. When planted with rich com- 
post and given regular applications of 
fertilizer, the Live Oaks make much 
quicker growth. We consider this the 
finest shade tree we have. 
Water (Q. aquatica; Q. nigra). The tallest 
and fastest growing of the Oaks—to 80 
feet. Nearly evergreen, as the old leaves 
hang on until the new ones are almost 
ready to appear. The bluish green leaves 
are about 3 inches long. 
PARKINSONIA aculeata (Jerusalem Thorn) 
A small thorny tree only about 20 feet 
high, but valued because it will grow 
quickly in very dry locations. It has 
pendulous branches with long, narrow 
leaves, and in late spring it is a mass of 
bright yellow flowers. 
REDBUD (Cercis canadensis). The American 
Redbud or Judas Tree is a small, nicely 
shaped deciduous tree with rounded 
leaves. In early spring it is covered with 
bloom. The flowers are rosy pink in color 
and form in little clusters all around the 
stems. Since they appear before the 
leaves, they present a solid mass of color. 
Highly recommended. 
Chinese (C. chinensis). Dense clusters of 
purple-pink flowers close to the branches. 
An even more profuse bloomer than 
Canadensis. 
White (C. canadensis alba). Well covered: 
with pure white blooms. An interesting 
little tree that makes a very fine garden 
ornamental. 
SWEET GUM (Liquidambar styraciflua). A 
rapid-growing deciduous tree with bright 
een leaves that change to brilliant 
shades of red and crimson in autumn. 
Reaches a height of 100 feet or more. 
TECOMA argentea. A tropical evergreen 
tree growing 25 feet tall. The oblong 
leaves are silvery-scaly on both sides; 
yellow flowers are borne in terminal clus- 
ters. Tender and very showy. 
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