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FREMONTIA MEXICANA— Blooms of massive gold, 
with petals thick and waxy 
with these Native Shrubs and Trees 
Here is something unique ... different... interesting ... a new enthusiasm 
for garden lovers! Plant a bit of real California, with the delicate charm of 
Native Flowering Shrubs, the rich massing of true California Berries, the 
stately dignity of unusual specimen Trees indigenous to the California soil. 
Summer Planting ... and Little Water! 
Adapted as they are to the long, rainless California Summers, these native 
types require very little water after their first season’s growth—an impor¬ 
tant consideration in hillside and mass planting. And likewise, they can be 
planted tnrough the Summer, when the rush of other garden work is past. 
r^A Unique Collection ^... Largest in the West 
Our collection is the result of 50 years of interested search and propagation 
—the most complete and varied collection in the West. These sturdy, nurs¬ 
ery-grown natives will add new interest, new beauty, to your landscape 
planting. Enjoy them! 
PLANT THE 
ADENOSTOMA fasciculatum. (Chamise.) Character¬ 
istic evergreen low-growing shrub of the chemisal or chap¬ 
arral regions of the Coast Range. In cultivation a very 
beautiful shrub with its long sprays of white flowers. Fine 
for dry and hot situations. Gal. Container, 60c. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS glauca. (Great Berried Manza- 
nita.) Evergreen shrub with crooked branches; bark dark 
red; flowers white or pink in clusters; fruit berrylike and 
brown in color, leaves silvery. Does well in sunny situa¬ 
tions. A striking acquisition to any garden. Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, 1 to 1 Yi ft., 80c. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS pungens. (Manzanita.) Similar 
to the preceding except that the foliage is green. Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, 1 to 1V 2 ft., 80c. 
DENDROMECON rigida. (Tree Poppy.) A very at- 
SE IN HOT, 
tractive evergreen shrub rarely seen in cultivation. It is a 
bushy plant about five feet in height with narrow, rather 
thick, light green leaves. The flowers are about two inches 
in diameter, bright yellow and appear during Spring and 
Summer. It will grow and thrive in very dry and hot loca¬ 
tions; should have good drainage. Gal. Container, 1 to 
IV 2 ft., #1.20. 
LUPINUS arboreus. (Yellow Tree Lupine.) Attractive 
bushy shrub covered in Spring with bright yellow, fra¬ 
grant flowers. Valuable in dry locations. Gal. Container, 
1 to 2 ft., 50c. 
RHAMNUS californica (Coffee Berry.) Large, spread¬ 
ing shrub with long, dark green, glossy leaves. It is a very 
hardy shrub, doing well in either sun or shade, and will 
grow in very dry situations. It is very satisfactory i 
DRY PLACES 
shrubbery groups; also may be used for a tall hedge or 
wind break. Has white flowers, followed by many dark 
purple berries. Gal. Container, 2 to 2 Yi ft., 70c; 5-Gal. 
Container, 2/z to 3 ft., #1.75. 
RHAMNUS californica crassifolium. This is an inter¬ 
esting variety of the Coffee Berry found in the north inner 
Coast Range from Colusa County to Tehama County. The 
broad, rounded leaves are thick and leathery; they are 
light green on the upper surface, and gray and fuzzy under¬ 
neath. It forms a broad, dense shrub, and maintains an 
attractive appearance in very hot and dry situations. Gal. 
Container, 1 Yi to 2 ft., 75c. 
RHUS laurina. (Laurel Sumac.) Compact shrub with 
smooth, green foliage and white flowers. Suitable for dry 
places. Gal. Container, 1 l /z to 2 ft., 75c. 
GORGEOUS Clustered BERRIES 
ARBUTUS menziesi. (Madrone.) The most beautiful 
evergreen native Californian small tree. Leaves very large 
and shining; bark pale green changing to red; flowers 
white, waxlike, in drooping panicles; berries rich red. The 
beauty of its foliage, flowers and trunk are sources of 
never-failing interest to the traveler. Potted, 8 to 12 ins., 
60c; Gal. Container, 1 to 1 Yi ft., 80c; 5-Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, 2 to 3 ft., #1.75. 
EUONYMOUS occidentalis. (Western Burning Bush.) 
A large shrub usually found in shady canyons or along the 
banks of streams. The small flowers are purplish and arc 
followed by very showy red berries borne on long, slender 
stems. Gal. Container, 1 Yl to 2 ft., 75c. 
PHOTINIA arbutifolia. (Toyon-Christmas Berry.) 
Most attractive and popular red-berried shrub, with pro¬ 
fusion of white flowers. Indispensable in any landscape 
work. Our plants are extra well grown. Potted, 1 to 1 Yl 
ft., 50c; 1 Yl to 2 ft., 75c; 2 1 / 2 -Gal. Container, 2 to 3 
ft., #1.40; 5-Gal. Container, 2 Yl to 3 Y2 ft., #2.00. 
RHAMNUS crocea. A beautiful, low-growing, compact 
shrub with small, dark green leaves. The small, white 
flowers are followed by very attractive, bright red ber¬ 
ries. This is one of the finest low-growing shrubs in our 
collection, and looks well all seasons of the year. Pot¬ 
ted, 8 to 12 ins., 50c; Gal. Container, 1 to 1 Yl 
ft., 75c; 5-Gal. Container, 2 to 2 Yl ft., #1.60. 
RHAMNUS crocea ilicifolia. A very attractive, 
quite large-growing shrub of compact habit. It has 
bright green, shiny hollylike leaves. The branchlets 
are reddish, and in Fall the shrub is covered with 
bright red berries. Gal. Container, 1 to 1 Yl ft., 75 c. 
RHUS integrifolia. (Lemonade Berry.) An ex¬ 
tremely hardy shrub, with light green, leathery leaves. 
It forms a dense spreading shrub ideal for covering 
dry banks. Has small, white flowers and dark red 
berries. Gal. Container, 1 to 1 Yl ft., 75c. 
SAMBUCUS glauca. (Elderberry.) A large shrub 
usually found along the banks of streams. The leaves 
are light green; flowers cream colored and are fol¬ 
lowed by bunches of blue berries. Gal. Container, 
1 Yi to 2 ft., 60c. 
PHOTINIA ARBUTIFOLIA- California's Christmas 
berry , with clustered crimson berries 
established 1878 
LEONARD COATES NURSERIES 
Incorporated 
SAN IOSE • MORGAN HILL • SANTA CRUZ • BRENTWOOD • OAKLAND 
