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Title: Fruitland Nurseries 1900
Identifier: CAT31284077 (find matches)
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Fruitland Nurseries (Augusta, Ga. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Georgia Augusta Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs
Publisher: Augusta, Ga. : Fruitland Nurseries
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Ornamental Department—Broad-Leaved Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 27 Magnolias, continued Grandiflora gloriosa. A variety of Grandiflora, with flowers of immense size, often 12 inches in diameter; foliage large and bronze underneath ; a magnificent tree. 2 yrs., grafted plants, $1; 1 yr., 50 cts. Magnolia fuscata (Banana Shrub). A most desir- able evergreen shrub; hardy South, but for conserva- tories North. The brownish yellow flowers, which appear in early spring, emit a delightful banana fragrance. Plants 8 to 10 inches, 25 cts.; larger plants, 50 cts. All pot-grown. Metrosideros speciosa (BOTTLE BUSH) A handsome shrub; flowers scarlet, in crowded spikes; blooms more or less during the summer. Should be protected from cold winter winds. 25 cts. Myrtus floraplena (DOUBLE MYRTLE) A beautiful evergreen with small glossy green leaves. Flowers double; pure white and very fra- grant. 25 cts. Olea Fragrans (Tea, or Sweet Olive). One of the most desirable flowering shrubs of southern gardens. The white flowers, although small, are produced in clus- ters, and emit the most pleasing fragrance. It is well said that "each individual bloom has more sweetness than the most fragrant lily." As a conservatory shrub for northern florists, it will be found invaluable and of ready sale. The blooming period begins in the fall and lasts for several months. It is of easy culture, and especially desirable as a window plant. We offer the largest stock in the United States. Several sizes, 25 and 50 cts. Ilicifolia (Osmanthus Aquifolium). A beautiful shrub allied to the Olea fragrans. With prickly- toothed leaves; dark green. Flowers white, like the Tea Olive, but will stand more cold. 25 and 50 cts. Pittosporum tobira A fine shrub, which is well adapted for trimming into fanciful shapes; flowers fragrant. 1 foot, 25 cts. Quercus Suber (CORK OAK) A valuable shade tree, growing in comparatively poor soil. Trees grown in open ground do not trans- plant successfully. We offer plants from 3-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches, at 25 cts. each, or $2 for 10, $15 per 100. The Cork Oak, being well adapted to the southern states, can be planted with the certainty of the bark becoming a valuable product. Rhododendron Ponticum These do well in this section when planted in a rich, loamy soil, and should be shaded from the after- noon sun. We offer a fine lot of unnamed seedlings, several shades of pinks and purples. Fine plants, 15 to 18 inches, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. Ruscus aculeatus (BUTCHER'S BROOM) A dwarf evergreen, with acute or spiny leaves, and producing numerous red berries, which are retained during winter. 25 cts. Sophora speciosa A shrub, native of Texas. Leaves obovoid. Flowers purple, very fragrant. Plants from 4-inch pots, 50 cts. Thea bohea (CHINESE TEA PLANT) A beautiful shrub, with large white flowers and yel- low anthers, giving it much resemblance to Single Camellia. 25 cts. Viburnum Odoratissimum. (Chinese.) Fragrant; broad leaves and compact shrub; flowers white. 25 cts. Tinus, or Laurustinus. A popular white-flowering shrub; blooms profusely. 25 cts. Suspensum. Flowers creamy white; resembles the trailing arbutus; blooms early in the spring; of low growth. 25 cts. Yucca gloriosa A beautiful ornamental foliage and flowering plant. Its sword-like foliage and tall, branched spikes of large, fragrant, creamy white flowers make it an effec- tive plant for the lawn. Desirable for urns and jar- dinieres in exposed positions. 25 and 50 cents.
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