NURSERY IN CALIFORNIA— ESTABLISHED 1865 
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The Hypericums Are Low Growinsr Shrubs Which Are Constantly in Bloom and Are Well Worthy of 
the Name Bestowed Upon Them, "Gold Flowers" 
ILEX. (English Holly.) (Self fertile.) Each 
Potted, 1 to 2 ft $1.50 
L aqulifolium. (English Holly.) (T.) Well- 
known, small tree with leathery, dark green, 
prickly leaves; inconspicuous flowers and num- 
erous red berries on fertile plants. Growth 
usually very slow. Requires plenty of moisture. 
LAGUNARIA patersoni. Australia. (S. or T.) 
Small tree with ovate, entire leaves. Flowers 
large, pale rose, similar to Hollyhock or Hibis- 
cus and borne freely. Handsome. Each 
Balled, IV2 to 2 ft $1.25 
LANTANA camera amiel. A dwarf shrub of com- 
pact growth rarely exceeding twelve inches in 
height, and almost constantly in bloom. Flowers 
fiery red changing to orange. Excellent for 
sunny positions. Each 
Potted, 1 V2 to 2 ft - ^ $ .25 
LEPTOSPERMUM laevigatum. (Australian Tea 
Tree.) (S.) Large, spreading shrub with 
small, glaucous leaves, entirely covered in early 
spring with small flowers, having five white 
spreading- petals and pinkish center. An Aus- 
tralian shrub that thrives remarkably well in 
California. Each 
Potted, 1 to 2 ft ^ $ .75 
LIGUSTRUM. (Evergreen.) 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft 
Each 
-$1.00 
100 
$75.00 
L. gracile. (S.) Variety of graceful and erect 
growth. Twigs long and very slender. Leaves 
ovate with revolute margins and a smooth, 
waxy surface. 
L. gracile variegatum. (S.) Variety of above. 
The variegation is cream-colored, remarkably 
brilliant and profuse, some leaves being entirely 
without any green tint. Does not sunburn nor 
sport back. One of the very best variegated 
shrubs. Name provisional; real species un- 
known. 
L. japonicum. (Japanese Privet.) (S. or T.) Large 
shrub or tree, with leathery, dark green, glossy 
leaves and white flowers. Remarkably good 
for a tall hedge and also makes a handsome 
flowering tree. 
L. lucidum (L. spicatun) macrophyllum.) Japan. 
(S.) Shrub of spreading but compact growth. 
Leaves large leathery, very dark green and 
glossy above, light green beneath. Easily one 
of the handsomest. 
L. nepalense. (S.) A new variety from the 
Himalaya Mountains with oblong ovate leaves. 
A fine introduction, excellent for hedges. 
L. ovalifolium albo- marginatum. Variety of above 
with white margined leaves. 
L. ovalifolium aureo-marginatum. Variety of 
ovalifolium with yellow variegation. 
L. reevesi. A small leaved type, excellent for 
hedges; will stand shearing well. 
L. sinense. (Chinese Privet.) China and Korea. 
(S.) Shrub with very leathery, acute leaves; 
smaller than those of preceding, dark green 
above, light green beneath. Flowers white, 
very fragrant, in large, erect panicles. 
L. vulgare. (Evergreen or English Privet.) Europe; 
Africa; Asia. (S.) Hedge plant. Leaves small 
and dark green. Spikes of fragrant, white 
flowers in June, followed by numerous cluvSters 
of black, shining berries. If symmetrically 
pruned, it cannot be surpassed for hedges. See 
prices on bare root. (See prices of bare root 
stock). 
L. coriaceum. Japan, (S.) Shrub of dwarf, com- 
pact, slow growth. Leaves numerous, leathery^ 
very dark green and glossy, convex above. 
