M. plnnata. (California Holly Grape) (S). 
Similar to Oregon Grape but foliage more 
crinkled and holly-like with beautiful bronze 
shading. Growth quite compact. Gal. cans, 
1 to \y 2 ft., 75c. 
MELALEUCA 
Melaleuca decussata. (Lilac Melaleuca) 
(S). Shrub of graceful drooping habit; 
foliage dense and bluish-green; flowers 
lavender in color. Gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
M. nesophlla. (Pink Melaleuca) (S). 
Shrub of bushy habit; foliage a pleasing 
shade of green, oblong flat; flowers lavender- 
purple. Gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
METROSIDEROS 
Metrostderos tomentosa. (New Zealand 
Christmas Tree) (T). Tall, spreading tree 
with grey-green foliage; flowers deep crimson. 
Does particularly well near the sea coast and 
withstands wind and ocean spray. Gal. cans, 
50c. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 
Its fragrant white flowers are unsurpassed in beauty. 
L. Japonicum. (Japanese Privet) (S or T). 
Large shrub, if unpruned becomes a small 
tree. Foliage broad, pointed, dark green; 
flowers creamy-white, borne in panicles. 
Fine for a tall hedge. Balled, 4 to 5 ft., 
$1.75; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 1 to \A ft., 
40c. 
TRIMMED STANDARDS 
Llgustrum Japonicum 
54 in. stems, 24 in. heads.$10.00 
48 in. stems, 24 in. heads. 8.50 
Llgustrum nepalense. (Nepal Privet) (S). 
A variety from the Himalaya mountains. 
A hardy plant excellent for hedges. Gal. 
cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
L. ovallfolium. (California Privet) (S). 
Highly regarded as a hedge plant. A strong¬ 
growing shrub with bright medium-size 
foliage. Bare root, 3 to 4 ft., 15c, $10.00 per 
100; 2 to 3 ft., 10c, $7.50 per 100; 1A to 2 
ft., 9c, $6.00 per 100. 
L. ovallfolium aureo-marglnatum. (Yel¬ 
low Margin Privet) (S). A type with heavy 
yellow variegations in foliage. Balled, 2 to 
3 ft., $1.00; 3-gal. cans, IA to 2 ft., 75c; 
gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
LONICERA . . . Honeysuckle 
Lonicera nitida. (Evergreen Honeysuckle) 
(S). Fine for dwarf hedges, being of dense 
but graceful habit; foliage small, medium 
dark green. Flowers greenish-yellow, very 
small but fragrant. Can be pruned to any 
desired shape or size. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, l A to 2 ft., 
40c. 
LYONOTHAMNUS 
Lyonothamnus florlbundus asplenl- 
folius. ) (Island Ironwood) (T). Flowers 
are creamy-white in very large panicles; 
foliage is very much divided and fem-like. 
Although a native of Catalina Island it is 
perfectly hardy in most sections of Northern 
California. Gal. cans, 1A to 2 ft., 75c. 
MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia fuscata. (Michelia fuscata) 
(Banana Shrub) (S). Leaves dark green and 
glossy. Twigs covered with brown, velvety 
down. Flowers light yellow and formed 
like miniature magnolias, with strong 
banana fragrance. Blooms during winter 
and spring. Highly prized for its fragrance, 
beauty and rarity. Gal. cans, 1 ft., $1.00. 
M. grandlflora. (T). A large, handsome 
tree; foliage bright, glossy green above, 
golden brown beneath; flowers creamy 
white; extremely fragrant, six to eight inches 
in diameter. Boxed, 8 to 10 ft., $12.50; 
balled, 6 to 8 ft., $5.00; 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, 1 to l A ft., 40c. 
MAHONIA 
Mall on la aqulfolium. (Oregon Grape) (S). 
Dense, low-spreading shrub; foliage holly¬ 
like, glossy green, changing to purple and 
bronze; flowers yellow, 
borne in racemes in 
February and March, 
followed by a profusion 
of blue, grape-like berries 
Grows well in shade. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 
2 to 3 ft., $1.25; l At to 2 
ft., $1.00; gal. cans, 40c. 
M. Illcifolium com¬ 
pact a. (S). A new 
variety with foliage much 
like Oregon Grape though 
somewhat lighter in color; 
growth dwarf and com¬ 
pact, making it a fine 
little shrub for founda¬ 
tion planting. Balled, 1 
to l A ft,, $1.25; gal. 
cans, 50c. 
MYRTUS_Myrtle 
Myrtus communis. (Common Myrtle) 
(S). Splendid small-leaved shrub admirably 
adapted for hedges and foundation plantings. 
Foliage small, glossy green and aromatic; 
flowers white, appearing in late spring and 
summer, followed by blue-black berries. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 1 A to 2 ft., $1.00; 
gal. cans, 1 to 1 A ft., 40c; 10 for $3.50. 
M. communis floreplena. (S). Similar to 
type except that flowers are double. Balled, 
1A to 2 ft., $1.00. 
M. communis microphylla. (Small Leaf 
Myrtle) (S). Foliage exceptionally small 
and closely set; of spreading habit. A 
beautiful and durable foundation plant. 
Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 1A to 2 ft., $1.25; 
1 to 1 A ft., $1.00; gal. cans, 1 to 1 A ft., 40c. 
M. communis variegata. (Variegated 
Myrtle) (S). Foliage marked and striped 
with silver; berries large and contrast 
beautifully with the light-colored foliage. 
Balled, 1 to 1A ft-, $1.00; gal. cans, 1 ft., 40c. 
M. torintlno. (S). A very compact form 
with small, dense foliage. Exceptionally 
good for edging or low hedges. Gal. cans, 
1 ft., 40c. 
A SECTION OF OUR EXTENSIVE GROWING GROUNDS 
M. Japonica. (Japanese Mahonia) (S). 
Foliage large, soft green in color, turning 
yellowish-green with age; flowers large, 
followed by large blue berries. Fine for a 
shady location. Gal. cans, 1 A to 2 ft., 40c. 
Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
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