C. stricta. (She Oak) (T). A rapid-grow¬ 
ing tree, valuable for roadside plantings. 
Growth strong, and dense, with numerous 
short branchlets. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
CEANOTHUS 
Ceanothus arboreus. (S or T). Sky blue 
flowers borne in large panicles. A strong¬ 
growing shrub sometimes becoming a tree. 
Gal. cans, 1 to 1 ft., 50c. 
C. cyaneus. (S). Flowers a brilliant blue, 
the darkest of the Wild Lilacs; very fragrant. 
Gal. cans, 1 to 1 A ft., 60c. 
C. Glolre de Versailles. (S). This one is a 
deciduous shrub with large clear blue flowers 
blooming twice each year. An exceptionally 
lovely variety. Gal. cans, 75c. 
C. Marie Simon. (S). A hybrid with rosy- 
pink flowers. Blooms several times each 
year. Gal. cans, 1 to 1A ft., 50c. 
C. papilosus. Gal. cans, 1H to 2 ft., 75c. 
C. thyrsiflorus. (California Wild Lilac) 
(S). A native shrub of rather thick compact 
growth; foliage dark shiny green; flowers 
sky blue. Gal. cans, 1 to \A ft., 50c. 
CERATONIA 
Ceratonia siliqua. (St. John’s Bread) (T). 
A thick-growing tree with masses of shining, 
dark green foliage; grows well in almost any 
soil and is drought resistant. One of the 
most beautiful evergreen shade trees. 3-gal. 
cans, 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, l A to 2 ft., 
50c. 
CERATOSTIGMA 
Ceratostigma willmottianum. Shrubby 
perennial; fine for mixed borders. Numerous 
thin, wiry stems with heads of brilliant, 
dark blue flowers. Gal. cans, 50c. 
CESTRUM 
Cestrum aurantiacum. (Orange Oestrum) 
(S). Waxy flowers of golden-apricot; borne 
in profusion in late summer and autumn. 
A very beautiful shrub thriving in fairly 
warm sections. Too tender for interior 
valleys. Gal. cans, 50c. 
C. elegans. (Purple Cestrum) (S). Quick¬ 
growing shrub with rather large, downy 
leaves; flowers purplish red produced in 
early spring; grows well in shade. Gal. 
cans, to 2 ft., 40c. 
C. fasciculatum. (Early Cestrum.) (S). 
Flowers light red, somewhat larger than C. 
elegans. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
C. parqui. (Chilian Cestrum) Night 
Scented Jasmine. (S). Flowers greenish- 
yellow; foliage light green; grows very 
rapidly and endures shade well. Very 
fragrant at night. Gal. cans, 1 to 1^ ft., 
50c. 
CHOISYA 
Cholsya ternata. (Mexican Orange) (S). 
A useful shrub with bright green, clean-cut 
foliage; flowers white, fragrant and borne 
in clusters almost continuously. Thrives 
in most any situation. Balled, 4 to 5 ft., 
$2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; XA 
to 2 ft., $1.00; gal. cans, 1 to IK ft, 40c. 
CHORIZEMA 
Chorizema ilicifolium. (Flowering Oak) 
(S). An interesting shrub of trailing habit 
of growth and drooping branches; flowers 
orange-red in loose racemes; foliage brilliant 
green. Gal. cans, to 2 ft., 40c. 
CINNAMOMUM 
Clnnamomnm camphora (camphora offl- 
cinatis) (Camphor Tree) (T). Fine for 
street planting; foliage light green with 
young growth tipped with brilliant pink. 
5-gal. cans, 6 ft., $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 
2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, XA to 2 ft., 50c. 
CISTUS . . . Rock Rose 
Cistus albidus. (Whiteleaf Rock Rose) 
(S). Very resistant to drought. Of compact 
growth with wooly, gray-green foliage. 
Flowers lilac-pink, two to three inches across. 
Gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
C. ladanlferus maculata. (Spotted Rock 
Rose) (S). Often used as ground cover for 
dry slopes. Flowers white with a dark 
brownish-crimson spot above the base of 
each petal. Gal. cans, 1}^ to 2 ft., 40c. 
C. monspeliensls. (S). Small, finely 
branched shrub; small white flowers produced 
very freely. Gal. cans, 1 to 1ft., 40c. 
C. purpureus. (S). Recently introduced 
from England. Very large flowers of reddish 
lilac with maroon blotch on each petal. 
Gal. cans, 1 to l A ft., 50c. 
C. Sunset. (S). Similar to Cistus albidus 
but flowers darker. Gal. cans, 1 to XA ft., 
40c. 
CONVULVULUS 
Convulvulus cneorum. (S). One can 
almost say that this little shrub is always in 
bloom. Its white flowers tinged outside with 
pink are nearly two inches across. The 
silvery-grey foliage is a most attractive 
feature and since it is dwarf and compact 
it is one of the finest plants for the rock 
garden. Gal. cans, 75c. 
COPROSMA 
Coprosma bauerl. (Looking Glass Plant) 
(S). Fine as a bushy border against a 
porch or wall. Foliage round and very glossy; 
flowers small, but followed by yellow berries. 
3-gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, XA 
to 2 ft., 40c. 
C. bauerl albo variegata. A variety with 
conspicuious yellow variegation of the leaves. 
Gal. cans, l A to 2 ft., 40c. 
CORNUS ... Dogwood 
Cornus capitata. (Evergreen Dogwood) 
(S or T). An evergreen shrub or small tree 
of exceptional beauty. Flowers cream- 
colored and large, turning to a ruddy-red 
before falling; fruits red, showy and the size 
of a large strawberry. Balled, 4 to 5 ft... 
$1.75; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gab 
cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
CORONILLA 
Coronflla emerus. (Scorpion Senna) (S). 
Shrub resembling Genista. Foliage dark, 
glossy-green; flowers yellow tinged with red 
and produced in ring-shaped clusters like a 
little crown. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
C. glauca. (Honey Coronilla) (S). Flowers 
deep golden yellow, intensely fragrant by 
day; very free bloomer; foliage bluish-green. 
\ aluable as it begins to bloom in the winter 
and continues on through spring. Gal. cans 
2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster acuminata. (S). Erect 
habit, foliage pointed; flowers pinkish-white, 
followed by large showy, red berries. Balled, 
4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
C. dielsiana elegans. (Diel’s Cotoneaster) 
(S). Branches slender and arching; berries 
are small, coral-red and produced in greatest 
profusion down to the bases of the main 
branches. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; 2 to 3 ft., 
$1.00; 3-gal. can, 2 to 3 ft., 90c; gal. cans, 1 A 
to 2 ft., 40c. 
C. francheti. (Franchet Cotoneaster) (S). 
Drooping shrub with arching branches; 
flowers small and pink in color; berries 
orange, tinged with red. Balled, 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 
2 to 3 ft., 80c; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
C. harroviana. (S). Semi-drooping habit; 
one of the very finest varieties. Berries 
small but borne profusely; orange-red in 
color. A recent introduction. Gal. cans, 
1 A to 2 ft., 40c. 
C. pannosa. (Silverleaf Cotoneaster) (S). 
A large shrub but one of the best. Foliage a 
soft gray-green; flowers white, followed by 
masses of brilliant red berries which last all 
winter. Balled, 6 to 8 ft., $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., 
$1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 2 to 
3 ft., 80c; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY 
Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
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