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Title: Native and exotic plants, trees & shrubs
Identifier: CAT31285742 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Royal Palm Nurseries; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Palms Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs
Publisher: Oneco, Fla. : Royal Palm Nurseries, Reasoner Bros.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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The Otaheite Gooseberry (Cicca disticha). (See page 7.) Tropical Fruit Plants and Trees In this section will be found only plants that are strictly tropical, and which are injured by frost. Some of them, being more vigorous than others, very readily grow again into bearing size if frozen. Among these may be especially mentioned Guavas, Pineapples, Bananas and Avocado Pears, all of which are grown far above the "frost line," being able to withstand considerable white frost, but no hard freezing. Explanation of '* starring" in this section: Adapted for growth in restricted positions, as in con- servatories, or under lath-protected plant sheds, in Florida and California, -k *, Suitable for warmest por- tions of Florida, very large conservatories, or tropical regions. * * *, Suitable for growing in the lake region of South Florida outdoors. (U^AU sorts named are, of course, suited to frostless regions. ABERIA Caffra.* Kai-Apple of Natal. "This tall shrub serves for hedges. The rather large fruits are edible, and can be converted into pre- serves."—Fon Mueller. Fine pot-plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. A. Gardner!.This fruit plant came from Cey- lon in 1901. We find it a very vigorous grower. A shrub, likely to bear some frost as will A. Caffra. Strong pot-plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. ACHRAS sapota.* The Sapodilla. A broad- leaved evergreen from the West Indies, reaching 10 to 15 feet in height. Bears when rather small, and is adapted to pot culture. The fruit can be likened to a rich russet apple in size and appearance, but has a sweet flavor. Fine, large plants in 4-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches high, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.; smaller, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. ANACARDIUM occidentale.* The Cashew Nut. a very curious fruit (having the seed on otie end outside of the fleshy part), which is sometimes called Cashew Apple, and varies in size from 1 to 3 inches in diameter; white, red or yellow in color. It is acid and eatable. The seed or nut is roasted for food; also used for various purposes, as flavor- ing wine, chocolate, etc. Pot-plants, 35 cts. each. ANANASSA sativa.* Pineapple. This fruit is now assuming a very important share of horti- cultural work in Florida, and is already grown in immense quantity. There is money in the gi'owth of good fruit, and Pineapple-growing promises a sure pecuniary reward to careful planters. This plant is especially adapted to growth under glass, as it requires little space, and fruits in from one to two years from planting. We can supply limited numbers of plants at all times, but the majority of plants are ready in August and September, and should then be set. Large lots should be en- gaged previously. Suckers are largest plants, which will bear usually about a year after planting. Slips are the main source of supply in most varieties, and bear eighteen months or two years from planting.

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