leafy 
EVERGREENS 
OSMANTHUS. Sweet Olive 
Osmanthus aquifolium. 15 ft. (S.) An exceedingly 
handsome shrub with dark green, shiny, spiny- 
toothed leaves, like those of English Holly, bearing 
clusters of exceedingly fragrant, small white flowers. 
Slow growing and prefers partial shade. 1 ft. to 2 ft., 
85c to $2.00. 
PHOTINIA. 
*Photinia, arbutifolia. “Toyon,” “Christmas Berry,” 
“California Holly.” Well known native shrub, bril¬ 
liant red berries. Thrives admirably under cultiva¬ 
tion. 12 to 18 inch, 50c. 
P. serrulata. “Low Photinia.” (S.) Foliage large, 
glossy and new growth bronzy red; flowers white 
with orange berries following. 3 ft., $1.50. 
PYRACANTHA. Firethorn 
They are exceedingly valuable for the great wealth 
of bright colored berries which they furnish in the 
fall and winter, and which remain on the plant for 
many months. They naturally grow quite tall, but 
if pruned back severely once a year will make a low 
dense bush. Very hardy. 
Pyracantha crenulata. 6 to 10 ft. Dark red berries 
scattered along the stems instead of in bunches. 
Leaves long, narrow, glossy, dark green. Grows 
slower and can be pruned lower than the other kinds. 
2 to 3 ft., 75c and 85c. 
P. crenulata yunnanensis. Splendid form of pre¬ 
ceding; growth prostrate; foliage glossy; masses 
bright red berries, remain until early spring. Ex¬ 
cellent for general ornamental planting; birds do 
not molest the fruit. Bushy plants, 2 to 3 ft., 85c. 
P. Kansuensis. 8 ft. In the fall and winter it has 
more berries than leaves—a brilliant mass of bright 
yellow, and is a fast grower as well. 2 to 3 ft., 85c; 
pots, 50c. 
P. coccinea lalandi. (S.) 15 ft. Of strong growth, 
making long shoots that can be trained against a 
wall if desired. Berries orange yellow. Potted, 1 ft., 
25c; V/z ft., 40c; 2^4 ft., 50c; balled, 3 to 4 ft., 85c; 
4 to 5 ft., $1.00 and up. 
P. formosana. 8 ft. Possibly the showiest of all 
this group of berried plants, recently introduced 
from Formosa. A solid mass of brilliant red berries 
in fall and winter. 2 ta 3 ft., 75c to $1.25. 
All Varieties in Flats of 100 for Hedges, $8.00 per 100. 
RHAMNUS 
*R. Crocea ilicifolia. (S.) 6 ft. Small roundish 
holly like leaves of deep glossy green. In Fall is a 
mass of small bright red berries. Ideal for hillsides 
and canyons, as the foliage retains its bright glossy 
appearance through the driest summers. Balled, 
2 to 3 ft., 75c to $1.25. 
ROMNEYA 
R. coulteri. “Matilija Poppy.” 6 ft. Not only one 
of the finest of California’s wild flo'wers, but one of 
the most beautiful flowering plants in existence. 
Forms a magnificent clump of gray-green foliage 
surmounted with its magnificent great white blooms, 
often 6 inches across. 75c each. 
How Many In 
The Class Can 
Answer These 
Questions . . . 
1. What plant is called Heavenly Bam¬ 
boo ? 
2. What plant did the Ancient Greeks 
use to crown their heroes? 
3. How do YOU pronounce Coton- 
easter ? 
4. What native California shrub was 
called “Little Apple” by the Spanish 
settlers ? 
5. How did the Broom get its name? 
6. What showy flowering Evergreen is 
poisonous if eaten? 
7. The Greeks had a word for these 
two: FIRE THORN. What plant 
takes its name from the Greeks? 
8. From what plant can a fine jelly be 
made ? 
9. What flowering shrub do the But¬ 
terflies like ? 
10. What tree has “strawberries” in 
the Winter time? 
You can learn something about plants 
and answer these questions by reading 
the plant descriptions on Pages 8-9- 
10 and 11. 
10 Correct Answers Will Earn 
You a Souvenir of Your Prowess. 
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VIBURNUM 
V. tinus. “Laurustinus.” Well known, universally 
grown, hardy everywhere on this Coast. Splendid 
winter bloomer, clusters of pinkish white flowers, 
beginning in December or January, cover the plant 
all spring, for 5 or 6 months. Fine plants. 50c to 
$2.75, the latter bushy field grown specimens, 3 ft. 
V. tinus variegatum. A variegated form. Showy. 
Potted, 12 to 18 inch, 75c. 
V. ventricosum. New French variety. 8 ft. Loose 
spreading shrub, slender stems, glossy, dark green 
foliage. Flowers in small white clusters, thickly 
scattered over entire bush. Balled, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00. 
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