. Native and exotic plants, trees & shrubs. Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Palms Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. I Tropical Fruit Plants and Trees In this section will be found only plants that are sti-ictly 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 l
. Native and exotic plants, trees & shrubs. Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Palms Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. I Tropical Fruit Plants and Trees In this section will be found only plants that are sti-ictly 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: -Ar, Adapted for growth in restricted positions, as in conservatories, or under lath-protected plant sheds, in Florida and California, -k *, Suitable for warm- est portions of Florida, very large conservatories, or tropical regions, it * *, Suitable for growing in the lake region of South Florida outdoors. JOT" All 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- ;— Von Mueller. Small pot-plants, 25 cts. each. $ 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, $ per doz.; smaller, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. /ECLE marmelos.** The Elephant Apple, or Bengal Quince. A small tree from Tropical Asia, related to Citrus. The fruits, 2 to 4 inches in diam- eter, are round or pear-shaped, and have a sweet aromatic pulp. Very rare. $2 each. ANACARDIUM occidentale.* The Cashew Nut. A very curi
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