LANTANA 
H. calycinum. (S). Low-growing, flowers 
yellow; partial to a shady location; makes a 
good ground cover under trees. Gal. cans, 
1 to IK ft., 40c each; 10 for S3.50. 
H. moserlanum. (Goldflower) (S). Beau¬ 
tiful low-growing shrub; flowers golden 
yellow; tine for grouping and mass effects. 
Almost continuously in bloom. Gal. cans, 
1 to IK ft., 40c. 
HIBISCUS 
H. rosa sinensis. (Chinese Hibiscus) (S). 
A tender, ever-green shrub with glossy 
leaves and brilliant, showy flowers. Plant 
in a sunny location and protect from frost. 
If top branches are frozen the plants will 
branch lower down and bloom the same 
season. We can supply plants with pink, 
apricot or red flowers. 7-in. pots, 1 34 to 2 
ft., SI.00. 
HYMENOSPORUM 
Hymenosporum llavum. (T). Small, 
slender tree with foliage like a pittosporum. 
Cream-yellow flowers an inch across are 
borne in profusion from April to July; 
deliciously fragrant. Gal. cans, 1 K to 2 
ft., 60c. 
ILEX . . . Holly 
Ilex aquifolium. (English Holly) (T). 
Large shrub or small tree; foliage dark green, 
leathery and prickly; flowers small, followed 
by an abundance of bright red berries. 
Hollies are dioecious, that is, male and female 
flowers are borne on separate plants. It is 
necessary to have both to insure a crop of 
berries on the female trees; male trees never 
produce berries. Grafted female plants, 
balled, 6 to 8 ft., $10.00; 5 to 6 ft., $7.50; 
4 to 5 ft., $6.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., 
$3.50; IK to 2 ft., $2.50; 4-in. pots, 60c; 
male plants 20 per cent less. 
I. aquifolium ferox. (Hedgehog Holly) 
(T). Foliage is wrinkled and very spiny; 
an unusually beautiful foliage plant. Does 
not produce berries. Balled, 5 to 6 ft., 
$7.50; 4 to 5 ft., $6.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00; 4-in. 
pots, 60c. 
I. aquifolium Silver Queen. (T). Similar 
to English Holly except that foliage is 
beautifully marbled with creamy-white. 
Balled, 6 to 8 ft., $10.00; 5 to 6 ft., $7.50; 
4 to 5 ft., $6.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., 
$3.50; IK to 2 ft., $2.50; 4-in. pots, 60c. 
I. aquifolium Van Tol. (Dutch Holly) 
(T). Foliage is smooth and almost free 
from spines. Berries more profusely than 
does English Holly. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 
IK to 2 ft., $2.50; 4-in. pots, 60c. 
KALMIA 
Kalmia latifolia. (Mountain Laurel) (S). 
Foliage broad and glossy; flowers pink and 
borne in clusters. Requires same treatment 
as rhododendrons. Balled, 12 to 15 in., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
LANTANA 
Lantana. (S). Extremely free-flowering 
shrubs, sometimes half-climbing. Excellent 
for ground cover; rapid growing. Flowers 
borne in small clusters in colors of lavender, 
yellow and orange-red. 4-in. pots, 35c; 
10 for $3.00. 
LAURUS_Laurel 
Laurus nobliis. (Bay Tree) (Grecian 
Laurel) (S or T). A pyramidal shrub with 
upright branches; stiff dark green leaves. 
Often clipped into cones or standards. 
Useful where a somewhat formal shrub is 
desired. Boxed, 10 to 12 ft., $30.00; 8 to 
10 ft., $25.00; balled, 4 to 5 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 
ft., $3.00; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 2K gal. cans, 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, IK to 2 ft., 40c. 
TRIMMED STANDARDS 
Laurus nobllfs 
24 in. stems, 18 in. heads.$ 5.00 
30 “ “ 18 “ “ 6.00 
36 “ “ 24 “ “ 7.50 
42 “ “ 24 “ “ 9.00 
48 “ “ 24 “ “ 10.00 
54 “ “ 24 “ “ 12.50 
LAUROCERASUS 
L. officinalis. (English Laurel) (S). Large 
shrub; foliage broad, heavy and glossy; 
flowers white in racemes, followed by black 
cherry-like fruits. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 
2 to 3 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
LAVATERA 
Lavatera olbia. (S). A shrubby perennial 
related to the mallows and hollyhocks. 
Lavender-rose flowers three inches across are 
in bloom from spring until frost. Each plant 
develops into a large clump. Gal. cans, 50c. 
LAVENDULA 
Lavendula officinalis. (Lavender) (S). 
An old favorite because of its pleasing odor. 
Does well in dry places. Compact form, with 
large deep blue flowers; good for border or 
rock garden. Gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
LEPTOSPERMUM 
Leptospermum laevlgatum. (Australian 
Tea Tree) (S or T). Large shrub with 
graceful arching branches; foliage gray¬ 
ish-green; flowers white. A rapid grower. 
Especially good for windbreaks or informal 
hedges. Balled or in containers, 5 to 6 ft., 
$3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 
3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c, 10 for 
$3.50. 
L. scoparium nicholll. (S). Graceful 
shrub with drooping branches, bronze-green 
foliage and brilliant little flowers of carmine- 
red. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25. 
LIGUSTRUM_Privet 
Llgustrum clliatum. (Bright Fruited 
Privet) (S). A dwarf from Japan. Foliage 
dark green, thick and glossy; flowers white. 
Excellent for a low hedge. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.25; 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 1^ to 2 ft., 75c; 
gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
L. henry!. (S). Vigorous growers of 
bushy form; foliage small, sharply pointed 
and glistening. Can be pruned into formal 
shapes. Gal. cans, 1 to 134 ft., 40c. 
Laurocerasus caro- 
linensis. (American 
Cherry Laurel) (S or 
T.) This fine ever¬ 
green of the Southern 
States is valuable for 
shade, ornament, and 
makes a fine hedge. 
The leaves are large; 
bright and shiny. 
Flowers are small 
with cream-colored 
petals; fruits black 
and shiny. Balled, 
3 to 4 ft., $2.00; gal. 
cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
L. lusitanica. (Port¬ 
ugal Laurel) (S). A 
stately appearing 
shrub, foliage a pro¬ 
nounced dark green, 
sharply serrated; 
flowers white. Growth 
compact. Makes a 
beautiful trimmed 
hedge. Balled, 2 to 3 
ft., $2.00; IK to 2 ft., 
$1.75; gal. cans, 1 to 
1 K ft., 40c. LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM AUREO-MARGINATUM 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY 
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Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
