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L. LUSITANICA. "Portugal Laurel." Dark green 
glossy leaves; flowers in large panicles, quite fra- 
grant. A very desirable shrub. In gal. cans. Each 
75c. 
LEPTOSPEUMUM LAEVIGATUM, This beautiful shrub 
does particularly well in California and is very 
valuable for planting in masses, and for filling up 
odd corners. It grows rapidly and in the spring 
Is laden with a profusion of white blossoms. In 
gal. cans. Each 60c. 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. "Japanese Privet." 20 feet. 
A large shrub or small tree, with glossy, dark green, 
leathery leaves; often used for hedges and stands 
trimming well. In flats of 100 plants, per 100, J3.60. 
L. LUCIDUM VARIEGATUM. "Variegated Privet." 
Very similar to the preceding, but with variegated 
foliage. In gal. cans. Each, 50c. 
L. NEPALENSE, "Small Leaved Privet." 10 feet. 
Much used for hedges In Southern California. It 
grows quickly and can be trimmed in any way de- 
sired, making a dense, thick hedge. Leaves small, 
light green, flowers white, in large sprays. In flats 
of 100 plants, per 100, $3.50. 
LONICERA NITIDA. "Upright Evergreen Honey- 
suckle." A small shrub of recent introduction. It 
has very small foliage and white flowers followed 
by purple berries. Suitable for hedges or single 
specimens. In gal. cans. Each 50c. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIPLORA. 80 feet. One of the fin- 
est of American evergreen trees. The leaves are 
thick, bright green and rusty on the under side: 
flowers large, waxy white and fragrant. In 5 gal. 
cans, 4 to 5 ft. Each $1.50. 
MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA. "Bottle Brush." A large 
shrub with small, narrow leaves and spikes of yel- 
lowish-white, brush-like flowers. In pots, 1% to 2 
ft. Each 60c. 
M. HYPERICIFOLIA. "Bottle Brush." A tall shrub 
with pretty, bright green, opposite leaves, and pro- 
ducing large spikes of rich red flowers. In pots, 1% 
to 2 ft. Each 50c. 
MELIA AZEDARACH ITMBRACULIFORMIS. "Texas 
Umbrella Tree." A well known deciduous tree. The 
branches are erect and in a manner radiating from 
the trunk and with drooping foliage, give It the 
appearance of a gigantic umbrella. It Is a hand- 
some shade tree and will stand a great amount of 
heat. Bare roots, 4 to 6 ft. Each $1.00. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS. "Common Myrtle." Handsome 
shrub of rather compact growth, with small, glossy 
green, aromatic leaves. Bears quantities of small 
white, fragrant flowers. Valuable either for single 
plants for a hedge. In gal cans. Each 50c. 
NANDINA DO ME STIC A. "Japanese Nandina." A 
small shrub growing about 5 feet, but increasing by 
new stalks coming up from the root. The leaves are 
compound, divided into many small leaflets, very 
graceful, rich red when young, dark green at ma- 
turity but taking on beautiful coppery tones in win- 
ter. Flowers white in upright panicles followed by 
quantities of bright scarlet berries. This shrub 
thrives remarkably well in California, growing in 
full sun, shade or partial shade. It also makes a 
splendid pot or tub plant. In gal. cans. Each, $1.00 
OAK. See Quercus. 
OLEANDER. A well known and favorite shrub. 
JJouble pink and double white. In gal. cans. Each 
75c. 
PEPPER TREE. See Schlnus. 
PICUNIA DIOCA. One of the most rapid growing 
trees known, with large, bright green foliage. Trees 
have been known to form a trunk 1% feet in diam- 
eter In three years. Valuable for planting to pro- 
duce quick shade. In gal. cans. Each 50c. 
PHILADELPI-IUS MEXICANUS. "Evergreen Mock 
Orange." Small shrub of somewhat trailing habit. 
e0c SB whUe fra ^rant flowers. In 4-inch pots. Each 
P V^ U ? CANARIENSIS. "Blue Pine." SO feet. A beau- 
tiful tree with long pendant needles of a glaucous 
blue color. It is of rapid growth, stands drought 
well and is one of the best pines for Southern Cali- 
fornia. It has the peculiarity of sprouting from the 
stump when cut down or even burned off, which is 
a. valuable feature in the reforesting of our moun- 
3 a to S 4« In i&hl&V t0 3 Ea ° h 60C " Ball6d 
P. PINEA. "Italian Stone Pine." 60 feet. A very pic- 
turesque tree: branches spreading and usually con- 
fined to the ion of the tree In gal cans 2 in •? ft 
Each 60c. Balled, 2 to 2% ft. Kacii $1.50.' 
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES. 20 feet. A hand- 
some shrub of upright growth, with light green 
leaves and dark stems. Very pretty for hedges and 
also as single specimen plants. In pots, 1% to 2 ft. 
Each 50c. 
P. CRASSIFOLIUM. A tall growing shrub, with grey 
green, downy foliage and small deep red flowers. 
Ihrives especially well near the coast. In gal. cans 
Each 75c. 
P. NIGRICANS. Shrub of upright growth; small shiny 
green leaves and dark, almost black stems. In gal. 
cans. Each 60c. 
P. RALPHI. A very desirable shrub of late introduc- 
tion. Of compact growth with broad rich green 
foliage. In gal. cans. Each 75c. 
P. TOBIRA. A handsome shrub, with dark green 
shiny leaves and numerous white, fragrant flowers.' 
In gal. cans. Each 60c. 
P. UNDULATUM. A shrub or small tree, with large 
lance-shaped, deep green, glossy leaves and white 
fragrant flowers. It makes a splendid hedge and Is 
very handsome as single specimen plants; also suit- 
able for street trees. In gal. cans. Each 75c. 
PLATANUS ORIENT ALI S. "European Sycamore." 
Oriental Plane." A deciduous tree of great beauty. 
Leaves bright green, deeply cut. It thrives well in 
California and is valuable for park and avenue plant- 
ing. Bare roots, 6 to 8 ft. Each $1.25. 
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. Spreading shrub or half 
climber producing great quantities of sky blue flow- 
ers. In 4-inch pots. Each 35c. 
PRIVET. See Llgustrum. 
PRUNUS CAROLINIANA. "Carolina Cherry." A large 
shrub or small tree of pyramidal growth, pretty, 
glossy green leaves and white flowers. Makes a 
splendid street tree. In gal. cans. Each 50c. 
QUERCUS SUBER. "Cork Oak." A splendid tree of 
upright growth with rounded head. It thrives well 
in California and is desirable for parks or for street 
planting, and is one of the very best trees for plant- 
ing along country roadsides. In gal. cans, 1% to 2 
ft., each 40c; 2 to 3 ft., each 50c; 3 to 4 ft., each 60c. 
Special prices quoted on large quantities. 
RAPHIOLEPIS JAPONICA. (R. ovata.) Japan. 12 
feet. A beautiful compact shrub of rather slow 
growth. The leaves are oval, thick and leathery, and 
of a dark, rich green. In spring the plants are cov- 
ered with white, fragrant flowers. In gal. cans. 
Each, 50c. 
SCHINUS MOLLE. "Pepper Tree." 50 feet. The most 
graceful of our cultivated trees, with its long 
branches of finely cut, delicate green leaves and 
coral red berries. It Is the admiration of every tour- 
ist who visits our state. In gal. cans, 3 ft., each 50c. 
SOLANUM RANTONNETL A very desirable shrub 
with spreading, drooping branches, small green foli- 
age and great quantities of violet-blue flowers. 
Blooms nearly the year round and requires very lit- 
tle water. In gal. cans. Each, 75c. 
SPARTIUM JUNCEUM. "Spanish Broom." 10 feet. A 
quick growing shrub, of upright habit. Large, yel- 
low, pea-shaped flowers In great profusion on round. 
leafless branches. In gal. cans. Each 50c. 
STREPTOSOLON JAMESONI. A small shrub, particu- 
larly valuable for planting in dry, sunny situations. 
It blooms for a long period, and produces immense 
quantities of yellow and orange colored flowers. In 
gal. cans, 1% ft. Each 50c. 
THUJA ORIENT ALIS. (Biota orientalis.) "Chinese 
Arborvftae." 25 feet. A small thick growing pyra- 
midal tree. Bright green foliage turning bronze or 
brown in the winter. Desirable as single specimen 
trees or for hedges. Balled. 3 ft. Each $3.00. 
TRTSTANIA CONFERTA. "Brisbane Box." A partic- 
ularly beautiful tree, with large handsome foliage 
and white flowers. It forms a dens,, compact head 
and is very ornamental for single specimen trees or 
for street planting. In gal. cans. Each, 75c. 
ULEX EUROPAEUS. "Gorse or Furze." A low grow- 
ing, prickly shrub with yellow, pea-shaped flowers. 
Pretty for grouping; also makes a good hedge. In 
gal. cans. Each 60c. 
UMBRELLA TREE. See Mella. 
VERONICA DECBSSATA. A rather small shrub of 
compact habit. Foilage bright green; flowers in 
spikes, violet blue. In gal. cans. Each 50c. 
VIBURNUM TINUS. "Laurestinus." 12 feet. A well- 
known shrub with showy umbels of white flowers, 
blooming profusely in the winter. Makes a splen- 
did hedge. In gal. cans. Each r,0c. 
