Naviet's 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES 
Since 1885 
VIEW THOUSANDS OF SHRUBS AND ROSES 
MAHONIA (Oregon Grape) (ES) 
aquifolium—Native of Pacific Coast. Beautiful large, 
dark green foliage, serrated. Flowers golden, followed 
by bunches of blue berries. Gal can, 1 to IV 2 ft., 
50c; field grown, IV 2 to 2 ft., #1.25. 
MYRTLE (Myrtus) (ES) 
communis (English) A beautiful shrub with small glossy 
aromatic foliage. White flowers followed by blue ber¬ 
ries. Gal. can, 1 to IV 2 ft., 35c; field grown, 2 to 3 
ft., #1.25. 
communis variegata—Like preceding but with beautiful 
golden variegated foliage. Gal. can, IV 2 to 2 ft., 35c; 
field grown, IV 2 to 2 ft., #1.25. 
communis microphylla (Small-Leaved Myrtle) Foliage 
exceptionally small and closey set. Very compact form. 
Gal. can, 10 to 12 in., 35c; field grown, 2 to 3 
ft., #1.25. 
MELALEUCA (ES) 
*armillaris — Large shrub, foliage needle-like and light 
green. Flowers white, borne in spikes. All varieties 
drought resistant and fine for mass effect. Gal can 4 
to 5 ft., 35c. 
*decussata—A tall shrub with grayish leaves, adorned 
with lilac colored flowers on short spikes. Gal. can, 
3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
diosmaefolia—Resembles armillaris except for the leaves, 
which are much broader. Gal. can, 4 to 5 ft., 35c. 
*hypericifolia — Foliage oval flat, opposite and slender 
Flowers of good size and orange-scarlet in color. Gal. 
can, 4 to 5 ft., 35c. 
NANDINA (ES) 
domestica—A leafy shrub resembling a dwarf bamboo in 
looks, foliage pink-tipped in Summer and a bronzy red 
in Winter. Berries scarlet-red. Gal. can, 1^2 to 2 
ft., 50c; field grown, 2 to 2 V 2 ft., #1.25. 
OLEANDER (ES) 
Nerium oleander—Large, bushv shrubs, free bloomers. 
Foliage long, slender, bright green. Double red, 
double pink and Double White. Gal. can, 1 to IV 2 
ft., 50c; fiield grown, 2 to 3 ft., #1.50. 
PALMS 
Dracaena (indivisa) Strong, slender trunk, foliage nar¬ 
row and drooping. 3 to 4 ft., field grown, #2.50. 
Phoenix (canariensis) “Ornamental Date Palm”—Easily 
one of the best and most popular. Dense, immense 
crown of beautiful curving leaves, each 15 feet long 
and of pleasing dark green color. Very stately. Gal. 
can, IV 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
Washingtonia (gracilis) (W. robusta) Very tall, stout 
trunks, surmounted with large fan-shaped leaves, with 
very few of the thread-like filaments characteristic of 
other varieties. Gal. can, IV 2 to 2 ft., 60c. 
PAMPAS GRASS 
*Cortaderia argentea (White or Silver-leaf) This pampas 
Grass from Argentina is appreciated for its beautiful 
silvery plumes. Gal. can, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
Roi Des Roses—Similar to above except that the plumes 
open rosy-purple, fading to faint lavender pink. Gal. 
can, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
PARKINSONIA (ET) 
aculeata (Jerusalem Thorn) Interesting shrub. Foliage 
double pinnate, small thorns on leaf stalks. Flowers 
yelow, fragrant. Hardy. Gal. can, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
PHILADELPHUS (Mock Orange) (DS) A vigorous grow 
ing shrub with handsome foiage and fragrant showy 
white flowers. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
PHOTINIA (Toyon (ES) 
arbutifolia—Christmas Berry of California. Gal. can, 1 
to IV 2 ft., 60c. 
PHILADELPHUS (DS) 
virginal (Everblooming Mock-Orange) Semi-double white 
fragrant flowers much larger than any other variety. 
1 to IV 2 feet, 35c. 
PINUS (Pine) (Con.T) 
^'canariensis (Canary Island Pine) One of the finest. Very 
striking appearance. Leaves in tufts all over the tree. 
Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 60c; field grown, 6 to 8 ft., 
#3.50; 8 to 10 ft., #6.00. 
^halepensis (Aleppo Pine) Rapid grower. Habit spread¬ 
ing. Leaves medium length, yellow-green. Does well 
any place in California. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 
field grown, 6 to 8 ft., #3.50; 8 to 10 ft., #6.00. 
pinaster (Cluster Pine) Grows to 100 feet. Branches 
sometimes pendulous, forming pyramidal head. Clust¬ 
ers of short cones. Gal can, 3 to 4 ft., 60c; field 
grpwn, 6 to 8 ft., #3,50; 8 to 10 ft., #6.00. 
•‘■pinea (Italian Stone Pine) Slow growth. Developing into 
a beautiful, symmetrical and compact tree with a flat 
parasol-like head. 2 V 2 in. pots, 25c. 
*radiata (Monterey Pine) Handsome and picturesque tree 
growing upright, very rapidly. For windbreaks, re¬ 
foresting, shelter and shade, the Pine has few equals. 
Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft. 50c; field grown, 6 to 8 ft., 
#3.50; 8 to 10 ft., #6.00. 
PITTOSPORUM (ES) 
:!: crassifolium — Fast growing variety. Glaucous foliage, 
dark green on one side and pale green on the other. 
Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
eugenioides—A large upright growing shrub with glossy 
yellowish-green leaves. A very effective shrub. Fine 
for hedges. Gal. can, 2 to 3 ft., 35c; field grown, 
4 to 6 ft., #2.50. 
nigricans—A very handsome upright growing shrub with 
silvery foliage and black stems. Fine hedge plant or 
individually. Gal. can, IV 2 to 2 ft., 35c; field grown, 
4 to 6 ft., #2.50. 
*tobira — A low-growing shrub with dark green, glossy 
leaves which broaden toward the end. Gal. can, IV 2 
to 2 ft., 50c. 
*tobira variegata—Variegated form of Tobira. Gal. can, 
50 c. 
*undulatum—Small tree, often called a shrub. Deep green, 
glossy leaves. Fragrant yellowish-white flowers. Used 
very much for tall hedges. 2^2 in* pots, 25c. 
PYRACANTHA (Burning Bush) (ES) One of the most 
popular evergreens for home planting, affording great 
masses of brilliant red and orange berries in the Fall 
and Winter when the garden is devoid of color. 
*angustifolia—Growth spreading, leaves narrow. The ber¬ 
ries borne in great abundance, are lemon at first, deep¬ 
ening later to ruddy orange. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 
35c; field grown, 4 to 5 ft., #1.50. 
*formosana — Recent introduction and one of the best. 
Habit upright, foliage dark green. Berries large, deep 
red, and in very heavy clusters. Gal. can, IV 2 to 2 
ft., 35c; field grown, 3 to 4 ft., #2.00. 
*lalandi—A strong growing variety, making long shoots 
that can be trained against a wall if desired. Berries 
in clusters, orange yellow. Gal. can, 2 to 3 ft., 35c; 
field grown, 4 to 5 ft., #1.50. 
*crenulata -— Growth compact, leaves long, narrow and 
glossy. Berries clear, bright red. Earliest to color. 
Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 35c; field grown, 3 to 4 ft., #1.50. 
:i: yunnanensis—A vigorous growing variety with bright 
glossy foliage and beautiful bright coral red berries in 
clusters. Gal. can, 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
PRUNUS (Cherry) (ES) 
integrifolia (Catalina Cherry) A native of Catalina 
Island. Foliage large, pointed and glossy deep green. 
Fine for hedges or singly. Gal. can, 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 
field grown, 4 to 6 ft., #2.50. 
ilicifolia (California Wild Cherry) Leaves Holly-like and 
ideal for holiday decorations. Wonderfully effective for 
hedges, masses or background panting. Gal. can, 50c; 
field grown, 4 to 6 ft., #2.50. 
PICEA (Spruce) (Con.T) One of the most decorative 
evergreens growing straight and symmetrical. Excep¬ 
tionally fine for Living Christmas Trees. 
^canadensis albertiana (Black Hill Spruce) Remarkably 
bright in color, the foliage varying from green to blu¬ 
ish-green. 2 V 2 in. pots, 25c. 
*excelsa (Norway Spruce) European Xmas Tree. Com¬ 
pact, symmetrical, fast growing. Foliage light green, 
gracefully drooping. 4 in. pot, 1 to IV 2 ft., 60c. 
pungens (Colorado Spruce) Foliage varying from green 
to silvery white. Beautiful as a specimen or in groups. 
Gal. can, 1 to IV 2 ft., 75c. 
*sitchensis (Sitka Blue Spruce) Silvery blue. Most rapid 
grower. 2 V 2 in. pot, 25c. 
PIMELIA (Rice Flower) (ES) Brushy little shrub, small 
leaves. Flowers rose-pink borne profusely. Gal. can, 
1 ft., 75c. 
PODOCARPOS (Con.T) 
macrophylla—Valuable conifer of bushy, upright growth, 
somewhat resembling a Yew, but with broader, heavier 
foliage. Field grown, 3 to 4 ft., #2.00. 
POLYGALA (ES) 
dalmaisiana—Moderate growing, globular shrub. Magenta 
pink flowers. Continuous bloomer. Gal, can, 1 to IV 2 
ft., 50c. 
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