Rhododendrons of the Finer Sorts 
GENISTA 
A fast growing group of shrubs which brighten up 
landscape with their brilliant masses of yellow pea¬ 
shaped flowers; valuable as a contrast to solid green 
shrubbery; unusually hardy and drought resistant. 
Ancient peoples bound the branches of this plant 
for Brooms. Hence their name. 
G. hispanica. (Spartium junceum.) (S.) “Spanish 
Broom." 8 ft. A strong, fast-growing shrub, bright 
green branches almost devoid of leaves. Bears al¬ 
most continuously, large pea-like bright yellow flow¬ 
ers very sweetly scented. Hardy, heat-loving and 
drouth resistant. 4-inch pots, 50c. 
C. scoparius. “Scotch Broom." (S.) 6 ft. A very 
fast growing, erect, bushy shrub with minute leaves 
and large, yellow, pea-shaped flowers, borne in great 
profusion in the spring. Hardy. 3 to 4 ft., 75c; $6.00 
per 10; 2 to 3 ft., 40c; $3.50 per 10. 
G. monosperma. “Bridal Veil Broom." (S.) Unusual 
shrub with silvery branches and sparse foliage; 
growth drooping. White flowers in long drooping 
racemes. Gal. cans, 2 to 2]/ 2 ft., 60c. 
GILLET’S 
RHODODENDRONS 
Rose Bay or Rose Tree 
The Aristocrats of the Garden 
These popular shrubs must have an acid 
soil, partial shade and no spading around the 
plant. Mulch with peat or leaf mold. If your 
soil is not acid see directions under Azalea. 
The demand for this fine plant has prompted 
offers of small seedi ng plants in collections. 
Such plants will disappoint those expecting 
blooms such as only the finest grafted plants 
will produce. We offer only grafted stock, in 
finest reds, p : nks, etc. Prices $3.50 to $5.00 
according to size and form. 
LAUREL 
Prunus laurocerasus latifolia. “English Laurel." 
“Cherry Laurel.” (S.) 15 ft. Small tree or bush. 
Glossy, evergreen foliage, beautiful both summer 
and winter. 1 ft. to' 4 ft., 50c to $2.50. 
P. lusitanica. “Portugal Laurel." (S.) 20 ft. Som¬ 
ber, very dark green leaves. Growth compact. Flow¬ 
ers white. One of the handsomest evergreen shrubs 
for tub culture. Trimmed pyramids. 36 to 40 inch, 
$3.50 to $4.00; 15 to 18 inch, 50c to $1.25. 
L. nobilis. “Grecian Bay or Laurel." 8 ft. The 
well-known Bay Tree so often trained as globes and 
pyramids for outdoor or indoor tub plants. Stiff, 
dark green leaves. A fine shrub for shade. From 
this plant Ancient Greeks crowned their heroes with 
Laurel. 12 to 18 inch, 50c. 
ILEX. Holly 
Holly prefers a moist, partially shaded location. 
We have a large stock on hand of various sizes, 
some of which are in berry. 
I. Aquifolium. “English Holly." Ours are the kind 
with waved, prickly leaves that bear berries. The 
grafted plants are grafted from trees that berry 
heavily. One male plant is sent with each grafted 
tree, which should be planted in same hole or near 
the grafted plant. 
Grafted Berry Bearing Plants. 12 to 15 inch, $1.00; 
15 to 18 inch, $1.25; 18 to 24 inch, $1.75. 
English Holly Seedling. For hedges. 4 to 6 inch, 
$10.00 per 100. 
Silver Variegated Leaf. 8 to 10 inch, 85c; 10 to 15 
inch, $1.00; larger, $1.50 to $2.50. 
I. Cornuta. New. “Chinese Holly." Leaves similar 
to English Holly but rectangular. Red berries. 
Stands more heat than English. 15 to 18 inch, 90c 
each; 18 to 24 inch, $1.75, $2.00. Grafted, berry bear¬ 
ing, 1 ft., $1.00; 12 to 18 inch, $1.50. Male plants, 20% 
less. 
I. Crenata. “Japanese Holly." Shrub-like. Dark 
green small leaves. Black berries. 12 to 14 inch, 85c; 
14 to 24 inch, $1.00. 
MAGNOLIA 
M. grandiflora. lanceolata. 30 ft. (T.) This one is 
hardy and will stand snow. Large glossy leaves, 
flowers 6 inches across. Potted, 18 to 24 inches, 50c; 
24 to 30 inches, 60c; 30 to 36 inches, 85c. Heavy field 
grown, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
MAHONIA. Holly Grape 
*M. aquifolium. “Oregon Grape." (S.) 6 ft. Dark 
green leaves, coppery purple during winter. New 
growth very glossy. Flowers bright yellow. Clus¬ 
ters of blue berries from which a fine jelly is made. 
Does well in shade. \ x / 2 to 2 ft., $1.00; 2 to 3 ft., $1.25. 
Specimens, $1.50 to $2.50. 
M. bealei. “Japonica." Medium sized shrub, unique 
foliage; large, spiny, light green, turning yellow 
with age. Flowers yellow; berries blue. Suitable for 
shady location. Quite hardy. Potted. 50c, 75c. 
*M. pinnata. “California Barberry.” This is, with¬ 
out exception, the finest low growing native decora¬ 
tive shrub. Leaves holly-like and blue, grows close 
to ground. Full sun. Flowers bright yellow, in long 
racemes; fruit blueblack; growth slow. 75c to 85c. 
NANDINA 
I. Opaca. “American Holly." 20 ft. Native of 
Eastern states. 18 to 24 inch, $1.00; 24 to 30 inch, 
$1.25; 30 to 36 inch, $1.75. Seedlings only, some will 
berry. Add 50% for plants that have berried. 
LONICERA. Honeysuckle 
L. pileata. (R.) (S.) 3 ft. Compact shrub; with many 
very small leaves; graceful drooping habit. Likes the 
sun but does well in part shade. Prune often. 18 to 
24 inch, 40c; 24 to 30 inch, 75c; 4 inch pots, 25c. 
*Means native of California. 
(S) Means Shrub. 
(R) Means suitable for Rock Gardens. 
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Nandina domestica. “Heavenly Bamboo." 5 ft. (S.) 
Made up of a number of canes densely clothed with 
compound leaflets, bronzy red when young, dark 
green at maturity, and with beautiful coppery red 
tones in winter. Thrives in sun or shade; covered 
with showy clusters of red berries in winter. 1 ft. up 
to 2 ft., 50c to $1.50. 
NERIUM. Oleander 
Blooms from late spring until frost. All parts of 
this plant are poisonous if eaten. 
Mrs. Roeding, Double Salmon. 1/ ft., 50c. 
Single Cherry Red, Double Red. l/ 2 ft., 50c. 
