. Fruitland Nurseries 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Georgia Augusta Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 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 flower
. Fruitland Nurseries 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Georgia Augusta Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 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 ; 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 c
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