Deciduous Flo 
This class of shrubs has been too little planted in 
California. So many want evergreen trees and shrubs 
and fail to remember that these deciduous varieties 
make up in the Spring and Summer for their bare 
branches in Winter, by furnishing our gardens with 
flowers in unlimited quantities. Of course, there are 
a few months (not more than three) that they are bare, 
but the beautiful fresh Spring foliage which is nearly 
always accompanied with myriads of flowers, more 
than repays for this short period, which is during the 
wering Shrubs 
winter months. Nearly all of the deciduous varieties 
are hardy and will thrive in our climate. 
Do not fail to plant a collection in some part of 
your garden or you will lose many of the better flow¬ 
ering shrubs. 
NOTE: Most all varieties of deciduous shrubs require a good 
bit of pruning and with few exceptions this should be done imme¬ 
diately after the flowering season, as the blossoms of the follow¬ 
ing year will be borne on the wood produced by the summer 
growth. 
Flowering Almond 
(PRUNUS CLANDULOSA) 
Pretty, rounded shrubs, with beautiful 
round double blossoms covering the whole 
length of each branch. The branches are 
lovely as cut flowers and the shrubs, grow¬ 
ing from 3 to 6 feet high, make bright 
spots in the garden. Two varieties. 
PINK. 
WHITE. 
Dormant plants in February and March, bare 
root: 11/2-2 ft. 50c; 3 to 4 ft. 85c. Established: 
gal. containers, 60c; 5-gal. containers 4 ft., $1.25. 
Red Bud 
CERCIS CANADENSIS. A large shrub or small 
tree producing a mass of rosy pink pea-shaped 
flowers in early Spring. The interesting branch¬ 
ing habit and form of the flowers make an ar¬ 
tistic effect when used for cut decorations. 6-8 
ft., $1.25. Boxed specimens 8-10 ft., $5.00. 
Pearlbush 
EXOCHORDA CRANDIFLORA. Pearl- 
bush. An exceptionally beautiful shrub, 
simply covered in Spring with pearl-like 
buds opening into fragrant pure waxy white 
flowers. The foliage is attractive light 
green. Prefers a moist soil and is improved 
by annual pruning. 
10 ft. Bare root, 3-4 ft., 75c; 5-gal. 
containers, $1.25. 
Dogwood 
CORNUS FLORIDA. White Flowering Dogwood. 
Symmetrical shrub or small tree to 15 ft., covered 
in Spring with while flowers like lacquered wood. 
4-5 ft., $1.50. 
CORNUS FLORIDA RUBRA. Pink flowering 
Dogwood. A rare and beautiful form, with deep 
pink flowers, 3-4 inches across. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 
4-5 ft., $2.50. 
Larger specimens of both varieties, boxed, 
priced on application. 
Crepe Myrtle 
LACERSTROEMIA INDICA. These shrubs 
or small trees are a glorious sight in the 
Summer months covered with their large 
panicles of tissue crepe-like flowers. In¬ 
land they are one of the finest of flow¬ 
ering subjects where they make trees up 
to 20 ft. in height. Five beautiful colors: 
Lavender, Pink, Purple, Watermelon red, 
and White. 1 gal. containers, 18-24 inches 
50c; 5-gal. containers, 3-4 ft., $1.25; 
Boxed, $3.50. 
Fringe Tree 
CHIONANTH US VIRGINICA. Virginia Fringe 
Tree. An attractive shrub with deep green fol¬ 
iage, and lovely tassel-like flowers produced in 
drooping panicles appearing in early summer. The 
abundance of lacy flowers covering the shrub 
gives it a delightful airy appearance. 3-4 ft., 
$1.50. 
Magnolia 
The Magnolias are among the most 
prized garden subjects the world over. 
They have large showy blossoms in great 
variety, many of them very rare and fra¬ 
grant. Our collection of these choice shrubs 
is most noteworthy, including some of the 
scarcest varieties. In spring, when in bloom 
the display of these magnificent flowers is 
a sight not to be missed. 
SAUCER MAGNOLIA 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. This beautiful 
Chinese Magnolia is a glorious sight in late win¬ 
ter and spring, when the large rosy-pink flowers 
bloom forth over the entire tree, before the ap¬ 
pearance of the bright green leaves. They con¬ 
tinue to bloom for a long period and there will 
be flowers on older plants, along with the new 
leaves. The trees are of slow growth, but small 
plants will bear many blossoms. Older specimens 
reach a height of 15 to 20 ft. 
We have some splendid plants of this scarce 
and lovely Magnolia. 2'/2-3 ft., $2.50. 
Boxed specimens 4 to 6 ft., heavily branched, 
$15.00; 6 to 8 ft., $18.50. 
SAUCER MAGNOLIA 
No more imposing sight can be imagined than 
this rare, lovely tree. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA ALBA SUPERBA. 
Flowers are larger, pink in the bud, open flowers 
white, lightly tinted pink, changing to pure 
white. This is the freest blooming, strongest 
growing variety for the Pacific Coast. 3 - 31/2 ft., 
bushy, $2.50. Boxed specimens, 4-6 ft., $15.00; 
6 to 8 ft., $18.50. 
MAGNOLIA LILIFLORA PURPUREA. Large 
flowers, with pointed petals, rosy white inside, 
deep rosy purple outside. In tubs, 4-5 ft. $3.50. 
All of the above listed Magnolias are furnished 
with blossom buds, or flowers in season. 
STAR MAGNOLIA 
MAGNOLIA STELLATA. Of all this majestic 
class of trees and shrubs there is none more 
exquisite than this rare bushy species, the Star 
Magnolia, with its many-petalled star-like glisten¬ 
ing blooms, 3 to 4 inches across. The glossy blu¬ 
ish green foliage is decidedly attractive. This 
choice shrub in full bloom is the acme of dainti¬ 
ness. 7-inch pots, l'/2-2 ft., $2.75. 9-inch pots, 
2-2'/2 ft., with many buds or flowers, $3.75. 
Heavily branched specimens in tubs, 3-3 1/2 ft., 
$12.50. 
Calycanthus 
(SWEET SHRUB) 
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS. The chocolate- 
brown flowers of this old fashioned "Shrub" are 
deliciously scented. 2-3 ft., 50c. 
Flowering Quince 
CYDONIA JAPONICA. Well known 
shrub with glossy foliage and brightly col¬ 
ored flowers which are borne in great quan¬ 
tities in Winter and Spring. Highly decor¬ 
ative, especially adapted for planting in 
shrubbery borders and for cutting. 
CANDIDA. A rare white-flowered form. 5-gal. 
containers 2-3 ft., $2.00. 
CORALLINA. Lovely salmon-apricot. Scarce. 
5-gal. containers, 2-3 ft., $2.50. 
DOUBLE SCARLET. One of the showiest of all 
flowering shrubs, the double deep scarlet flowers 
being produced in great abundance. Very choice. 
2 - 21/2 ft., $2.50; 3-31/2 ft., $3.50. 
MAULEI. A dwarf, free blooming variety, with 
orange-red flowers and yellow fruit, throughout 
the year. 5-gal., 12-18 inches, bushy, $1.00. 
GRANDIFLORA RUBRA. Blood red Quince, 
very large flowers. 3 ft., $1.25. In tubs, 4-5 ft., 
$2.50. 
Spiraea 
Splendid for shrubbery borders and speci¬ 
mens. Thrive in any good soil, but prefer a 
sunny exposure. 
SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER. (Crimson 
Spiraea). Grows 3 feet high; very fine flowering, 
with bright crimson flowers in dense corymbs, 
appearing throughout the spring and summer. 
Bushy, 15-18 inches, 35c. 
SPIRAEA VANHOUTTEI. (Van Houtte's Bridal 
Wreath). This is one of the most satisfactory of 
the Bridal Wreaths. Grows six feet high with 
arching branches which are clothed with attrac¬ 
tive leaves, dark green above the bluish-green 
beneath. Bears myriads of clusters of white 
flowers in late spring. Bushy, 18-24 inches, 35c.; 
3- 4 ft., $1.25. 
SPIRAEA PRUNIFOLIA. Double Flowered 
Bridal Wreath. A graceful shrub, with long arching 
sprays covered with tiny double button-shaped 
flowers of purest white. 18-24 inches, 50c; 3 ft.. 
$1.25. 
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