EVANS GARDENS 
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 
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table decorations. Will not stand heavy frost. 
$2.50. 
HOMALANTHUS Populifolius 
(Australia). Makes a small evergreen tree, large 
dark green leaves shaped like those of a Poplar, 
many of which turn rich glowing red, flowers in 
greenish white tassels, the beauty of the tree 
being in the color of the foliage. 4 inch pots, 
$.50; large specimens, $2.00. 
HYMENOSPORUM Flavum 
(Australia). Makes a tall slender shapely ever¬ 
green tree, covered in spring and summer with 
clusters of tubular, yellow, fragrant flowers. This 
tree in bloom is a very beautiful sight. When 
the flowers fall, the ground underneath them is 
literally a carpet of yellow. Not a new introduc¬ 
tion, but far too seldom seen. Gallon contain¬ 
ers, $.75; large specimens, $2.00. 
KOELREUTERIA Bipinnata. (Varnish 
Tree) 
(China). Quick growing deciduous tree with 
dark green pinnate foliage. Has quite a spread¬ 
ing habit. Covered in late summer with spikes 
of small yellow flowers followed by large blad- 
der-like seed vessels of a vivid red color, almost 
as brilliant as the flowers of a Coral Tree. This 
tree should be much more widely planted, as it 
is perfectly hardy and resistant to cold. $.50. 
LEUCADENDRON Argenteum. (Silver 
Tree) 
(Table Mountain, South Africa). The famous 
"Silver Tree" from the Cape of Good Hope. 
Glossy silvery leaves, the young foliage being 
particularly beautiful. Where this tree grows in 
its native state, the annual rainfall is 58 inches. 
It will stand an abundance of water, but abso¬ 
lutely insists on good drainage. There is no 
more beautiful tree grown than this. It only 
occurs in its natural state on Table Mountain 
and the neighboring slope of Lion Head, Cape 
Town. Large specimens, $2.50 to $3.50. 
METROSIDEROS Robusta. (New Zealand 
Christmas Tree) 
(New Zealand). Tall growing, umbrageous tree, 
handsome grayish evergreen foliage covered in 
summertime with clusters of deep crimson or 
scarlet flowers. Does particularly well near the 
sea coast; in fact, will stand the full force of 
the sea winds and the ocean spray; will also 
stand a good deal of cold. Should be much more 
widely planted than it is. An old tree has as 
wide a spread as a Live Oak. It can also be 
kept low and makes an excellent hedge. Strong¬ 
ly recommended. Gallon containers, $.75; large 
specimens, $1.50. 
STERCULIA Acerifolia. (Syn. Brachychi- 
ton acerifolia). (Flame Tree) 
(Australia). Tall slender growing evergreen tree 
with fine lustrous, dark green, deeply cut leaves, 
racemes of scarlet flowers, the leaves usually 
fall off before the tree blooms. Extremely showy. 
Gallon containers, $.50; large specimens, $1.50. 
TRICUSPIDARIA Dependens. (Syn. Cri- 
nodendron dependens). (Lily of the 
Valley Tree) 
(Chile). Evergreen tree, very much resem¬ 
bling our Oaks in foliage; quantities of white, 
drooping, bell-shaped flowers most of the year. 
Uncommon. A fine tree for planting on a 
lawn, as it is at its best when given plenty 
of water. Strongly recommended. Gallon 
containers, $.75; large specimens, $2.00 up. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
ABELIA Floribunda 
(Mexico). Somewhat dwarf evergreen shrub, 
small neat foliage, racemes of rosy-purple flow¬ 
ers not unlike those of a Cantua. This is a 
particularly beautiful and uncommon subject. 
Will stand a good deal of cold, but likes an acid 
soil and cool situation. Highly recommended for 
gardens where it can obtain this treatment. 5 in. 
pots, $1.00. 
ABELIA Schumannii 
(China). Somewhat similar to the common Abel- 
ia grandiflora. Does not make quite so large a 
bush, the flowers instead of being white are a 
beautiful rosy pink, very beautifully shaded and 
marked. A choice and rare shrub. Recom¬ 
mended. Gallon containers, $.50; large speci¬ 
mens, $1.50. 
ABELIA Triflora 
(China). Tall strong growing slender shrub, 
with arching branches, white flowers in clusters 
at the end of the new growth, resembling some¬ 
what the Bouvardia flower. Very fragrant. $.50. 
ABUTILON Speciosum 
A rare dwarf and compact Abutilon, very flori- 
ferous and showy, unusually large, bright orange 
flowers. Recommended. $.50. 
ABUTILON Variety 
Larger growing than the preceding, but of a 
compact habit, large dark red flower. Handsome, 
free flowering shrub. $.50. 
ALSEUOSMIA Macrophylla. (New Zea¬ 
land Honeysuckle) 
(New Zealand). A handsome evergreen shrub 
growing to about six feet high and four or five 
feet across. Large, lustrous, rich green foliage, 
and long spikes of crimson flowers. Blooms all 
through fall and winter. Prefers half shady sit¬ 
uation and likes lots of water. Gallon contain¬ 
ers, $.75; large specimens, $2.00. 
ALSTONIA Scholaris 
(India). Evergreen shrub, bright green foliage, 
umbels of white tubular shaped flowers with 
twisted petals. Likes plenty of water; a profuse 
and constant bloomer. Very rare and beautiful. 
Highly recommended. $1.50. 
