EVERGREEN SHRUBS 
Paul J. Howard/* 
HORTICULTURAL E/'TABUrHnENT 
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The Sweetly Fragrant Luculia Blossoms 
Metrosideros 
METROSIDEROS TOMENTOSA. New Zealand 
Christmas Tree. This hardy relative of the Bot¬ 
tle Brush is an excellent subject for seashore 
planting, and does equally well inland. The new 
grey-green foliage develops into attractive dark 
green oval leaves and the showy tufted crimson- 
scarlet flowers are borne on the ends of the 
branches. Height 6 to 10 ft. as a shrub, but in 
New Zealand grows to a noble tree. 1-gal. con¬ 
tainers, 50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Nandina 
NANDINA DOMESTICA. Heavenly Bamboo. 
Native of Japan. Dwarf shrub, of upright growth, 
with reed-like stems. Evergreen foliage, tinged 
with red, becoming bright red in fall and winter. 
Bears large panicles of small white flowers, and 
bright red berries. Excellent for foundation plant¬ 
ings, and specimens for sun or part shade. 1-gal. 
containers, 35c; 5-gal. $1.25. Boxed, 2'A to 3 
ft., $2.00. 
Nerium 
OLEANDER 
NERIUM OLEANDER. An excellent shrub, or 
small tree for all parts of Southern California 
doing especially well in hot, dry places. Blooms 
almost continuously large clusters of single or 
double fragrant flowers, making a very showy 
subject, for specimen, or for street and driveway 
plantings. 
Prices of all varieties: 1-gal. containers, 12-20 
inches, 35e; 5-gal. 2Vi-3 ft., $1.25; field-grown, 
balled or boxes, 3 Vi-5 ft., $2.50. 
Single-flowered Varieties 
Flesh, Buff-pink, Rose, Red, White. 
Double-flowered Varieties 
Rose Salmon Deep Crimson 
Cream Variegated Double Rose „ 
Our Chatsworth growing grounds is ideally 
suited to the growth of the Oleander, and the 
plants which we supply are unusually well devel¬ 
oped, hardy specimens, in whatever size one 
chooses to. plant. For desert plantings they are 
far superior to those grown nearer the coast, 
more heavily branched , and tvith better foliage; 
they will establish themselves rapidly in any lo¬ 
cation. 
For larger, field-grown specimens write for 
specifications or see them at our nursery. 
Standard Oleanders 
We have a remarkable supply of 
superb, large tree shaped Oleanders, 
with 5-ft. stems, heavy caliper and 
large, well developed tops, priced 
according to age and size. Write 
for specifications, or see them at 
our Nurseries at LaBrea or Chats¬ 
worth. 
A valuable new Shrub for California 
THE FRAGRANT FLOWERED LUCULIA 
LUCULIA GRATISSIMA. India. We esteem this exquisite shrub one of the most 
valuable if not the most valuable introduction which has ever come into California. We 
do not know which one of its attributes to value most: It has practically every desirable 
quality—handsome glossy large leaves, bushy compact habit of growth, hardiness, flowers 
of exquisite beauty and refreshing fragrance. The flowers are produced in large clusters of 
from 20 to 40 blossoms, beginning in early winter, continuing through a long period. Their 
scent is one that would bring joy to a French Perfumer, if it could be captured. The cut 
sprays of bloom will bring it into your home, and a more delightful corsage could not be 
imagined than one fashioned from these soft pink flowers of orchid fineness and texture. 
The shrub comes from the high mountain slopes of India and Yunnan, and is not injured 
by light frosts experienced in most parts of California. It delights in a cool half shaded 
situation, in acid soil and should be perfectly at home in hillside canyons, northern slopes, 
or situated under the half shade of trees, shrubs or structures in Southern California. Such 
locations as Monterey, Del Monte, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, and southward should be 
ideal. Prepare a good sized hole, filling in with a peaty or leaf-mold mixture, and water 
freely. Good drainage, as with most plants, is of course essential. Strong, well established 
plants $1.50; specimens, boxed or in large containers, $4.50. 
Mahonia 
OREGON CRAPE 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA. Grows from 3 to 5 
ft. high, with dark green holly-like leaves which 
become coppery purple during winter months. 
Yellow flowers in large clusters appear in spring 
followed by blue-black berries. Thrives in most 
any soil, but is best suited to shady locations 
with ample moisture and good drainage. 1-gal. 
containers, 50c. Balled or boxed, 3-4 ft., $2.50. 
OZOTHAMNUS 
OZOTHAMNUS ROSMARINIFOLIUS. Bush He- 
lichrysum. Australia. An erect shrub, 10-12 ft. 
high with Diosma-like foliage. The numerous 
heads of small white flowers are very long last¬ 
ing; the cut sprays are much esteemed in Aus¬ 
tralia for floral decorations, and should find favor 
in California. 75c. 
Osmanthus 
SWEET OLIVE 
OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS. This is one of the 
most charmingly fragrant plants grown. It is al¬ 
most constantly in bloom and the clusters of 
small creamy white tubular flowers sweetly per¬ 
fume the garden for a large area. The shrub is 
of moderately slow growth, and prefers a partly 
shaded location. The foliage is leathery and at¬ 
tractive and the plant is hardy in California and 
may be flowered in pots in colder climates. 
Specimens 2'/i-3 ft., $2.50; 5-inch pots 50c. 
OSMANTHUS AQUIFOLIUM VARIEGATUM. 
This is one of the most beautiful specimen shrubs 
for semi-shaded, or shaded situations. It has 
small holly-like leaves, glossy, green, prettily 
variegated with creamy yellow. The shrubs are 
upright in growth, and of perfect form. Unex¬ 
celled for foundation planting. The smaller plants 
make a low hedge that is rich and distinct in ap¬ 
pearance, permanent, of supreme beauty. The 
small flowers, though inconspicuous have a per¬ 
meating fragrance. This variety is also adapted 
to pot or tub culture. Specimens 2Vi-3 ft. $3.50; 
3 Vi-4 ft. $6.50; Bushy plants in 4-inch pots, for 
borders 60c. 
Pentas— See “Exotic Circle”. 
For a hedge that is colorful and different try 
Brunfelsia. See page 33. 
QUANTITY PRICES j 
* 10% discount in lots of 10 or \ 
• more Evergreen Shrubs of one or as- t 
} sorted kinds. [ 
Pernettya 
PERNETTYA MUCRONATA. A rounded shrub, 
about 3 ft. high, with dark green, small leaves. 
The small white flowers in spring are followed by 
attractive berries, a little larger than those of 
the Cotoneasters. These berries are either rose- 
red, or white and remain well into winter. As 
this shrub does best in partial shade, in acid soil 
which is moist, but well drained, it is adapted to 
growing in the lawn and garden where Cotoneas¬ 
ters will not thrive. Specimens, white or red, 
11/2-2 ft. $2.00. 
Philadelphus 
EVERGREEN MOCK ORANGE 
PHILADELPHUS MEXICANA. With double 
white flowers, which display golden stamens; an 
exceedingly sweet perfume and evergreen foliage, 
this scandent or climbing shrub is a valuable ad¬ 
dition to the garden. It is not particular in soil 
requirements, and is hardy in most sections of the 
Southwest. It is fine for mass planting, on banks 
or in corners, and may be trained over a wall or 
fence. 1-gal. containers, 50c; 5-gal. $1.25. 
Photinia 
PHOTINIA AR BUTI FOLIA. Toyon. "California 
Holly". Every Californian home should have at 
least one of these truly ornamental large shrubs, 
with its handsome deep green leaves, and beauti¬ 
ful clusters of deep red berries, so much in de¬ 
mand for Christmas decoration. Grows about 10 
ft. high, in sun and well drained soil. 1-gal. con¬ 
tainers, 50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
PHOTINIA SERRULATA. Chinese Photinia. This 
large shrub has large, serrated, glossy green 
foliage, and in spring, great clusters of white 
flowers. Some of the large leaves turn brilliant 
red at various times of the year, and the young 
new foliage is bronzy color, giving the whole 
plant a handsome appearance. 1 -gal. containers, 
50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
PHILADELPHUS MEXICANA 
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