GOLDDUST AUCUBA (Aucuba japonica 
variegata). Not at all a novelty, but men¬ 
tioned here for the sake of the information 
that the Aucuba is dioecious and the Golddust 
type is female so if it is pollinated it will bear 
very large brilliant red berries which last a 
long time. Those who have female Aucubas 
and wish to make them bear can now procure 
male plants. All Aucubas simply must have 
shade and plenty of it as they will not tolerate 
any direct sunshine. Golddust (female) prices: 
Gal. cans 15-18 in. $1.00, 12-15 in. 85c; pot 
grown 8-12 in. 50c. Prices of male plants 
(green, lightly variegated): Gal. can 8-12 in. 
75c, 4-6 in. 60c. 
CREEPING CEANOTHUS or MAHALA- 
MATS (Ceanothus prostratus). One of our 
fine natives which grows absolutely flat and 
will follow the contour of anything it is 
planted on or near making it very good for 
rock gardens. Covered with blue flowers in 
spring. Requires thorough drainage. Rare in 
cultivation. Pot grown 8-12 in. 65c, 6-8 in. 50c. 
CISTUS CORBARIENSIS. A beautiful addition to our lists of small evergreen shrubs, 
which is attractive at any time for its crinkly foliage and especially so in spring for 
its wealth of dainty pure white flowers with golden stamens. All who see it admire it. 
Pot grown 8-12 in. 50c, 6-8 in. 40c. 
SPOTTED ORCHID ROCKROSE (Cistus purpureus). It is hard to understand why 
this beautiful Rockrose which has been popular in England for a century has just 
reached California. It is very strong and vigorous and at blooming time just about 
covers itself with satiny orchid-colored flowers nearly three inches wide. They have 
five petals, each of which has a deep red spot near the base. We recommend this un¬ 
reservedly. Gal. cans 2-3 ft. $1.00, 1-114 ft. 75c; pot grown 8-12 in. 60c. 
PINK DIOSMA (Coleonema pulchrum). About the same as the old “Breath of Heaven” 
but more upright growing and bears bright rosy pink flowers. Comes into bloom in 
late winter when flowers are scarce and continues to bloom for a long time. Is 
probably about as hardy as the white Diosma. Gal. can 1-114 ft. 75c; pot grown 6-8 
in. 50c. 
MITCHELL BROOMS (Cytisus hybridus). For more complete information see in 
February 1936 number of Sunset Magazine an article by their originator, the well 
known horticulturist, Sydney B. Mitchell. Out of a large number of beautiful seedlings 
Mr. Mitchell selected the five he considered best and named them for various colleges 
in the state. The following are his verbatim descriptions: 
CALIFORNIA. Of medium height, about 3 to 4 ft. and rather spreading; stan¬ 
dards rosy white, reverse rose. Wings glowing rose, deepening to the top of the 
keel. Exceptionally attractive and clean in its brilliant pink effect. 
POMONA. Very tall and vigorous, running to 8 ft. high with arching stems. Stan¬ 
dards yellow paling to white, reverse rose. Wings amber orange, keel yellow. 
ST. MARY’S. Medium height, spreading. Whole flower pure white. 
SAN FRANCISCO. In growth between California and Pomona. Standards rosy 
red, reverse somewhat darker. Wings same color, but deepening to rich vel¬ 
vety red towards the keel. The reddest in effect I have seen, more so than any 
of the English or Irish hybrids. Very free flowering with long season. 
STANFORD. Quite upright and more rigid in growth than the others. Standards 
bronze yellow to flesh, reverse bronze rose. Wings bright orange red, very 
prominent golden keel. Quite the largest flower of the set. Mid-season to late. 
These brooms bloom so profusely as to show almost no stem when in flower. Flower¬ 
ing season from March to May. 
Cultural Note. When once established these brooms require no summer watering 
at all with me. They move very badly indeed after they get growing in the open 
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