R. fastuosum florepleno. Double flowers 
of a nice shade of lavender borne in trusses 
of medium size. Budded plants, balled, 
2 to 2K ft., $3.50. 
R. fragrantlsslmum. The tall Himalayan 
Rhododendron; flowers very large and 
fragrant, pale pink changing to white. 
Growth taller and more open than other 
varieties. Balled, 3 to 3K ft., $4.50. 
R. John Wolters. An exceptionally fine 
variety with clear red flowers quite free 
from purple shading and of large size; bush 
compact and free flowering. Balled plants 
with numerous buds, 2 to 2K ft., $3.50. 
R. Lady Alice Fltrwllllam. A Himalayan 
Hybrid similar to Fragrantissimum but more 
compact in growth; flowers large, white. 
5-gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; gal. cans, $1.25. 
R. macnablanum. A very handsome 
variety with large, fragrant white flowers. 
Compact in habit. 5-gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 
$2.50; gal. cans, $1.25. 
R. Michael Waterer. Bright crimson; 
very fine variety. Budded plants, balled, 
2 to 2K ft.. $3.50. 
R. Fink Pearl. The most popular and best 
known variety. Shell-pink blossoms of large 
size; good foliage; easily grown. Heavily 
budded plants, balled, 3 ft., $5.00; 2 to 2K 
ft., $4.50; IK to 2 ft., $3.50. 
R. pontlcum. Strong growing variety with 
purple flowers. Balled, with some buds, 
1H to 2 ft., $2.50. 
ROMNEYA-Tree Poppy 
Romneya coulterl. (Matilija Poppy) (S) 
California’s finest native flowering plant. 
Perennial shrub; leaves sage-green; flowers 
purest white, six inches across, with bright 
orange center. Gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 75c. 
ROSMARINUS . . . Rosemary 
Rosmarinus officinalis. (Rosemary) (S). 
Small shrub of irregular growth. Leaves 
long, narrow and highly aromatic; numerous 
pale lavender flowers borne in early spring. 
Thrives in dry 6oil. Gal. cans, 1 to IK It-. 
40c. 
RUSCUS 
Ruscus aculeatus. (Butchers Broom) (S). 
Small shrub with thick rubber-like round 
leaves ending in spines. Small tomato-like 
red berries are borne on sides of leaves; very 
curious and interesting. Gal. cans, 1 ft., 40c. 
RHUS 
Rhus laurlna. (Sumac (S or T). A large 
native shrub or small tree with long, slender 
dark green leaves on coppery-red branches. 
Gal. cans, 75c. 
R. ovata. (Sugar Bush) (S). Low-growing 
native shrub with round, thick leaves of 
dark green and small pink or white flowers. 
Grows rapidly and is extremely hardy. Gal. 
cans, 75c. 
SARCACOCCA 
Sarcacocca rusclfolla. (S). A little known 
shrub that is very useful for planting in 
shady corners or under other larger plants. 
It grows about two feet high; produces white, 
very fragrant flowers in spring; foliage is 
laurel-like. One of our best novelties. Gal. 
cans, 1 ft., 50c. 
SCHINUS . . . Pepper Tree 
Schlnus molle. (California Pepper Tree) 
(T). Fast growing hardy evergreen tree 
with fine-cut feathery foliage and red berries. 
3-gal. cans, 5 to 6 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, 3 to 4 
ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
Sophora secundiflora. (Mescal Bean) (T). 
A small evergreen tree from Mexico with 
large panicles of blue, wisteria-like flowers. 
Gal. cans, 3 to 4 ft., $1.00. 
SPARTIUM 
Spartium junceum (Genista hispanica) 
(Weaver’s Broom—Spanish Broom) (S). 
Upright in habit of growth; flowers yellow, 
prolific in spring, produced recurrently 
throughout the spring and summer on round, 
leafless branches. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
STERCULIA 
Sterculia dlversifolia. (Bottle Tree) (T). 
A clean, symmetrical evergreen shade tree. 
Foliage varies from entire to partly lobed. 
Flowers bell shaped, cream with wine 
centers; seed pods like curious little boats. 
Gal. cans, 1 ft., 50c. 
STRANSVESIA 
Stransvesla davidiana. (S). A tall, some¬ 
what drooping shrub with clusters of red 
berries like cotoneaster. Foliage is long, 
glossy and occasional leaves turn brilliant 
red like Photinia serrulata. 3-gal. cans, 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
TEUCRIUM 
Teucrium fruticans. (S). Small, spread¬ 
ing shrub with very silvery, sage-like foliage. 
Flowers light blue and produced almost 
continuously. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
UMBELLULARIA 
Umbellularia calilornlca. (California 
Laurel) (T). California’s most beautiful 
native tree; foliage dark green and aromatic; 
flowers yellow. Tubbed, 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 
2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3-gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., $2.00. 
VERONICA 
Veronica andersoni. 
(S)Growth strong; foliage 
rather long; flowers violet 
purple; blooms almost 
continuously. Gal. cans, 
40c. 
V. buxifolia. (Boxleaf 
Veronica) (S). A good 
variety for borders. 
Growth low and compact 
with small, grey-blue 
leaves. Flowers white 
and not important. Gal. 
cans, 40c. 
V. cupressoides. (S). 
Dense and compact; has 
the appearance of a dwarf 
cypress. Flowers small 
and pale lilac in color. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 
gal. cans, 40c. 
V. decussata. (S). 
Hardy and of dense 
growth; foliage oval, 
bright green and com¬ 
pact; flowers deep blue 
and almost continuously 
in bloom; one of the most beautiful and 
useful varieties. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 90c; gal. 
cans, 40c. 
V. decussata variegata. (S). Similar to 
preceding variety but with foliage lightly 
variegated with creamy-yellow. Balled, 
3 to 4 ft., 90c; gal. cans, 40c. 
V. imperialis. (S). Dark looking, compact 
shrub; foliage large, tinged with red on 
midrib and edges; flowers brilliant reddish- 
purple. A constant bloomer and very hardy. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 2 to 3 ft., 75c; gal. 
cans, 40c. 
VIBURNUM 
Viburnum rectangulum. (S). A small 
shrub with bronze-green foliage and white 
flowers. Masses of red berries follow the 
flowers. Gal. cans, IK to 2 ft., 40c. 
V. suspensum. (Sandankwa Viburnum) 
(S). Of spreading habit with dark green 
foliage, somewhat wrinkled, flowers cream- 
color and fragrant. Grows well in shade. 
Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 
gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
V. tinus Laurustinus. (S). A compact, 
hardy shrub that grows well in almost any 
location. Can be kept to any desired size 
by pruning. Produces large quantities of 
flowers in late winter months; pink in bud, 
white when open. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 
2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 1 to IK ft-, 40c' 
V. tinus lucidum. (Laurustinus Grandi- 
flora) (S). A strong-growing form of the 
preceding variety with large, glossy foliage 
and flower clusters of immense size; very 
fine. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 
gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
V. tinus robustum. (Roundleaf Laurustin¬ 
us) (S). An erect growing type with large, 
nearly round leaves. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 
2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 1 to IK ft., 40c. 
V. tinus strictum. (Spiry Laurustinus) 
(8). Tall, slender and erect in growth; 
foliage slightly rounded; flower cream-color 
and fragrant. Grows well in shade. Balled, 
5 to 6 ft., $2.50; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 40c. 
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Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
