ARBUTUS UN EDO 
AUCEBA 
Aucuba japonica. (S). Japanese shrub of 
moderate size with large, glossy leaves; 
berries the size and shape of cranberries. 
Makes a beautiful potted plant for a shady 
location. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., SI.50; 1)4 to 2 
ft., $1.25; gal. cans, l to 134 ft., 60c. 
A. japonica variegata. (Gold Dust Plant) 
(S). Leaves covered with yellow dots. One 
of the best plants for a very shady location. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 1)4 to 2 ft., $1.25; 
gal. cans, 1 to 1 34 ft., 60c. 
AZALEA 
These popular shrubs should be planted in 
semi-shade and require acid soil. Mulching 
with peat or leaf mold is essential. Never 
use fertilizer containing lime and do not 
cultivate close to the plants as the roots are 
very shallow. 
Azalea indica. This group is more sus¬ 
ceptible to frost injury than Azalea kurume, 
but will withstand temperatures of 20 
degrees Fahrenheit. Blossoms in March and 
April. Flowers are large and slightly fragrant. 
We recommend the following varieties; 
Ledifolia Alba. (8). Large, single, pure 
white flowers, very fragrant; late blooming. 
Foliage gray-green, tall growing. Balled, 
18 to 24 in.. $3.50. 
Mmc. van der Cruyssen. (S). Semi¬ 
double, dark rose blooms borne in great 
abundance. Balled, 12 to 14 in., $2.75. 
AZALEA PINK PEARL 
Pink Pearl. (8). A very lovely variety with 
semi-double flowers of delicate pink. Balled. 
12 to 14 in., $3.00. 
Simon Mardner. (S). Very double blooms 
of bright rose. A very beautiful variety and 
a profuse bloomer. Balled, 12 to 14 in., 
$2.75. 
Vervaeneana. (S). Large semi-double 
pink blooms heavily marked and dotted with 
golden-brown. A flower of great beauty. 
Balled, 12 to 14 in., $2.75. 
A. kurume. (Japanese Azaleas) (S). These 
lovely azaleas have flowers smaller than those 
of the indica variety. They bloom very 
profusely and are quite hardy in most sec¬ 
tions of California. We offer the following 
varieties: 
Apple Blossom. A beautiful shade of 
pink, lighter at center. Glossy green foliage. 
5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Coccinea. Single flowers of dark rose, 
blooming in May. Balled 15 to 18 in., $2.75. 
Chas. Encke. A dwarf variety with 
medium size flowers of dark salmon-pink 
striped with white; single. Balled, 8 to 
10 in., $1.25. 
Cherry Ripe. Light red, single blooms. 
5-in. pots, $1.00. 
ilexe. A compact, dwarf sort; the dark 
crimson flowers completely cover the plant; 
semi-double. Balled, 8 to 10 in., $1.75. 
Hinodigiri. A charming dwarf type bear¬ 
ing single flowers of rosy-scarlet. A profuse 
bloomer and will grow in full sun near the 
coast. Useful for giving color to rock 
gardens. Balled, 8 to 10 in., $1.25. 
Pink Pearl. Entirely distinct from the 
indica variety of the same name. Small, 
clear pink flowers. 5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Rosy Morn. Dark carmine-pink blooms. 
5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Salmon Queen. An exceptionally fine 
shade of salmon-pink. Balled, 10 to 12 in., 
$1.75. 
Snowdrift. Large, pure white flowers 
borne profusely. 5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Tea Garden B. Deep salmon-pink blooms . 
Balled, 15 to 18 in., $2.75. 
Terra Cotta. One of the loveliest varieties. 
Flowers are quite large, blooms in May anti 
June. 6-in. pots, 14 to 16 in., $2.00. 
(See also Deciduous Azaleas on page 15.) 
AZARA 
Azara microphylla. (Boxleaf Azara) (8). 
Of erect habit; leaves small, glossy green and 
toothed; flowers minute, yellow with choco¬ 
late fragrance. Very graceful giving a stencil 
effect when grown against a stucco wall. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 
3-gal., cans, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00. 
BERBERIS . . .Barberry 
Berberis darwini. (Darwin’s Barberry) 
(S). Small shrub with slender branches; 
leaves small, glossy green in summer, bright 
red in winter ; flowers are orange and appear 
in February and March; berries are blue. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 1)4 
to 2 ft., 75c; 3-gal. cans, 1 34 to 2 ft., 75c; 
gal. cans, 1 to 1)4 ft-. 40c. 
AUCUBA JAPONICA 
VARIEGATA 
Thrives in shade 
B. gagnepaini. (8). A new variety from 
China. Glossy green foliage, orange flowers, 
blue berries. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 1)_. to 
2 ft., $1.00; gal. cans, 1 ft.. 50c. 
B. knighli. (S). Leaves bright green, 
elongated and prickly: flowers bright yellow 
berries blue. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.75; 2 to 3 
ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 1 to 1 34 ft., 40c. 
B. nevini. (S). A fine native shrub with 
gray-green leaves, yellow flowers and red 
berries. Will endure drought and flourish 
in either sun or shade. Gal. cans, 75c. 
B. pruinosa. fS). Foliage similar to knigbti 
but lighter in color; flowers yellow: berries 
blue. Balled, 4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50; gal. cans, 1 to 1)4 ft., 40c. 
B. sargenti. (8). A compact shrub with 
broad, dark green leaves; flowers yellow, 
fruits blue. Not well known but one of the 
finest varieties. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25, 
134 to 2 ft., $1.00; gal. cans, 1 ft., 50c. 
B. stenophylla. (S). Long, slender, arch¬ 
ing branches; leaves small, long and narrow 
Flowers deep golden yellow. Balled. 3 to 4 
ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; gal. cans, I to 
1J4 ft.. 40c. 
B. trlacantbophora. (Three-Spine Bar¬ 
berry) (8). A new variety from China. Of 
low spreading habit with dark bluish-green 
foliage and golden flowers; berries an* 
purplish-blue. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 
3 ft.. $1.00: gal. cans, 1 ft., 40c. 
AZALEA HINODIGIRI 
Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
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CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY 
