CEANOTHUS PAPILLOSUS— The choicest variety of 
Wild Lilac, with flowers of vivid blue 
CEANOTHUS {California Wild Lilac} 
lends brilliant bloom to the hottest hillside 
Here Are Two Choice Varieties 
CEANOTHUS papillosus. One of the most beautiful 
members of the Ceanothus family, and one that is very 
rare in cultivation. A dense, bushy shrub, seldom grow¬ 
ing over five feet high. The leaves are deep green, rather 
thick and roughened. The flow'ers, which are borne pro¬ 
fusely, are a beautiful deep blue. Gal. Container, 1 V 2 
to 2 ft., 70c. 
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus griseus. A beautiful, very 
deep blue flowered variety, which grows along the coast 
near Monterey. It forms a broad, dense bush, the leaves 
are rounded, the flower panicles are large and compact, 
and it blooms very profusely. Gal. Container, 2 to 2 Z 2 
ft., 75c. 
Other Ceanothus Varieties 
CEANOTHUS arboreus. Forms a very large, upright 
shrub or tree. Foliage large, dark and glossy; flowers in 
large panicles; color sky blue. Gal. Container, 2 to 3 
ft., 80c. 
CEANOTHUS arboreus hybrida. Large, erect shrub 
or tree with glossy green foliage and large clusters o( 
bright blue flowers. Bark light color. Gal. Container, 
2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3 to 4 ft., 80c; 5-Gal. Container, 4 to 
5 ft., #1.75. 
CEANOTHUS cyaneus. A beautiful, dark blue flower¬ 
ing native of San Diego County. A very handsome and 
distinct variety. Gal. Container, 1 to 2 ft., 70c. 
CEANOTHUS macrocarpus. Large shrub with very 
slender branches and small, dark green foliage; flowers 
white. Gal. Container, 2 to 2 /2 ft., 60c. 
CEANOTHUS spinosus. One of the most beautiful ol 
the mountain lilacs. Large, spreading shrub; branches 
smooth, green, somewhat spiny. Flowers sky blue, very 
profuse. Gal. Container, 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus. Large, spreading shrub; 
foliage deep green; flowers vivid blue. Free bloomer. Ex¬ 
cellent for hedges. Gal. Container, 2 to 3 ft., 60c; 3 to 
4 ft.,80c; 5-Gal. Container, 5 to 6 ft., #1.75. 
CEANOTHUS verrucosus. A small, much-branched 
shrub with small, dark green foliage and showy white 
flowers in long sprays. Gal. Container, 1 p 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
Choose Qrace and "Beauty in these FLOWERING SHRUBS 
AUDIBERTIA nivea. (Button Sage.) A low-growing 
shrub with silvery-gray foliage and lilac flowers. A profuse 
bloomer, and does well on open hillside. Gal. Container, 
1 x /2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
CARPENTERIA californica. (Tree Anemone.) One of 
our handsomest native evergreen shrubs; bright green foli¬ 
age and large, white flowers with prominent yellow sta¬ 
mens; delightfully fragrant. Gal. Container, 1 V 2 to 2 
ft., 75c. 
CEPHALANTHUS occidentalis. (Button Willow.) 
Shrub or small tree with clay-gray bark, young branches 
reddish; attractive flowers and fruit. Suitable for shady 
situations. Gal. Container, 1 V 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
CERCOCARPUS betuloides. (Mountain Mahogany.) 
A handsome shrub with small, wrinkled leaves of dark 
green color; branches reddish; flowers white, fragrant. 
Does well either in sun or shade. Gal. Container, 1 to 2 
ft., 60c. 
ERIODICTYON californicum. (Yerba Santa.) A 
shrub which is found in nearly all the hilly and moun¬ 
tainous parts of Northern California. Will grow in ex¬ 
tremely hot and dry places. The leaves are long, narrow 
and rather sticky. Where it gets some water the leaves are 
bright and shiny. Flowers are in clusters, tubular, pale 
blue. Gal. Container, IV 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
FREMONTIA californica. (Slippery Elm.) One of our 
finest native evergreen shrubs. Leaves green above and 
whitish beneath; flowers a rich dark yellow; petals thick 
and waxy. Very desirable as an ornamental; does well in 
dry, hot situations. Gal. Container, 2 to 2 Z 2 ft., #1.25. 
MYRICA californica. (Wax Myrtle.) One of the pretti¬ 
est native California small trees. Leaves dark and lustrous, 
flowers small, berries globose, thickly covered with wax. 
Very rare under cultivation. Gal. Container, IV 2 to 2 
ft., 85c; 5-Gal. Container, 3 to 4 ft., #2.00. 
PRUNUS demissa. (Western Choke Cherry.) Erect, 
slender, deciduous shrub or small tree. Flowers white, in 
dense clusters; fruit black. Very attractive when in flower. 
5-Gal. Container, 4 to 6 ft., #1.60. 
PRUNUS ilicifolia. (Evergreen Wild Cherry.) Small 
tree or shrub. Leaves dark green, hollylike. Flowers white, 
in upright panicles, fragrant; fruit purple. Makes splen¬ 
did hedge. Qt. Container, 8 to 12 ins., 35c; Potted, 
F /2 to 2 ft., 50c; Gal. Container, 2 to 2 Z 2 ft., 65c; 
FREMONTIA mexicana. The flowers are a little larger 
and deeper colored than the preceding, and leaves are 
more deeply cut. Blooms very heavily in Spring and con¬ 
tinues to bloom some nearly all Summer. An even more 
desirable shrub than the Fremontia californica. Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, IV 2 to 2 ft., #1.00; 2 to 2 V 2 ft., #1.25. 
Be sure to give the Fremontias good drainage. 
GARRYA elliptica. (Silk Tassel or Quinine Bush.) A 
very attractive, hardy evergreen shrub, dense and bushy, 
usually growing five to eight feet high. The flowers are 
long, pendulous catkins, sometimes a foot long, which are 
very attractive. In England the Garrya is often grown 
against walls. It is in every way a most desirable shrub 
and one that should be planted more extensively in its 
native State. Qt. Container, 12 to 14 ins., 40c; Gal. 
Container, 1 V 2 to 2 ft., 75c; 5-Gal. Container, 3 to 4 
ft., #1.75. 
MAHONIA aquifolium. (Oregon Grape.) Beautiful, 
low-growing evergreen shrub; dark green leaves, tinted 
red in Winter. Flowers bright yellow, followed by deep 
blue berries. A popular favorite. Potted, 1 ft., 40c; Gal. 
Container, 1 to IZ 2 ft., 60c; Balled, 1 to 2 ft., #1.00; 
2 to IV 2 ft., #1.40. 
MAHONIA pinnata. (California Barberry.) This is. 
without exception, the finest low-growing native decora¬ 
tive shrub. Leaves hollylike. Flowers bright yellow, in 
long racemes; fruit blueblack. Gal. Container, 1 to IZ 2 
ft., 60c. 
PENTSTEMON antirrhinoides. (Yellow Bush Pent- 
stemon.) An attractive shrub with bright yellow flowers 
2 1 /2-Gal. Container, 2 to 3 ft., #1.20. 5-Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, 4 to 5 ft., #2.00. 
PRUNUS lyoni. (Integrifolia.) (Catalina Island 
Cherry.) Similar to the above except foliage is larger, 
lighter green and less spiny. One of our most beautiful 
evergreen trees. Qt. Container, 8 to 12 ins., 30c; Pot¬ 
ted, 1 to 2 ft., 50c; Gal. Container, 1 V 2 to 2 ft., 65c; 
2 I /2-GaI. Container, 2 to 3 ft., #1.20; 3 to 4 ft., 
#1.60; 5-Gal. Container, 4 to 5 ft., #2.25. 
VACCINIUM ovatum. (California Huckleberry. )Bright, 
shiny evergreen shrub, very abundant in the Redwood 
forests; unequaled for cut greens. It is quite difficult to 
grow in cultivation. Must have shade and an acid soil. 
Potted, 8 to 12 ins., 60c. 
somewhat resembling those of the Snapdragon; blooms 
profusely and for a long time. Qt. Container, 8 to 12 
ins., 35c. 
PENTSTEMON cordifolius. A straggling shrub, stems 
growing six or seven feet long. Flowers scarlet. Gal. Con¬ 
tainer, IZ 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
PENTSTEMON heterophyllus. (Blue Bedder Pent- 
stemon.) A very attractive, low-growing perennial variety; 
blooms heavily in late Spring; deep blue tube-shaped flow¬ 
ers. Qt. Container, 35c. 
PENTSTEMON spectabilis. A tall-growing perennial 
variety with large blue and purple flowers. Qt. Container, 
8 to 12 ins., 35c. 
PICKERINGIA montana. (Chaparial Pea.) A beautiful 
shrub rarely seen under cultivation. It is a spiny, much- 
branched shrub, usually grows about five feet. The flow¬ 
ers, which are pea shaped, are a beautiful rosy purple. 
The Chaparral Pea will grow in very dry and rocky places; 
should have good drainage. Gal. Container, 10 to 12 
ins., #1.00. 
RHUS ovata. (Sumac.) Shrub to 10 feet. Light yellow 
flowers in dense spikes. Fruit dark red and sweet. Potted, 
8 to 12 ins., 50c. 
ROMNEYA coulteri. (Matilija Poppy.) One of Cali¬ 
fornia’s most glorious flowering shrubs, growing well in 
dry places. Flowers of immense size, single, white, with 
prominent center of golden stamens. Very popular. Qt. 
Container, 8 to 12 ins., 45c; Potted, 1 to IZ 2 ft., 65c; 
Gal. Container, XZ 2 to 2 ft., 75c; 5-Gal. Container, 
2 to 2/ z ft., #2.00. 
For Public Plantings, Feature Native Shrubs and Trees 
In making plans for Public Parks and other community plantings, it is wise to consider Native Trees 
and Shrubs in preference to the exotic varieties. Hardily resistant to both cold and drought, these native 
types, once established, thrive with practically no care. They are harmonious and attractive in any plant¬ 
ing, and add greatly to public interest. 
FOLIAGE PLANTS for ^Mass Effects 
In Hedges, Backgrounds and Foundation Planting 
MAIIONIA AQUIFOLIUM- The russet tints of 
Oregon Grape lend color to the Winter landscape 
