presenting 
the Elite 
of the plant world + + + 
"Are you interested in rare and lovely plants?" 
Garden aristocrats from all the far corners of the earth—China, Japan, India, 
Australasia, from the towering Himalayas and from the tropical forests of South 
America? Then visit the Coolidge Gardens and make acquaintance with its treasures. 
The Arnold Arboretum (of the Harvard University) is the Mecca of plant 
lovers residing in and visiting our Eastern States. Nowhere on the Pacific Coast can 
be found such a noteworthy collection of rare and unusual plants as are to be seen at 
the Coolidge Gardens. They are continually importing new material, so that even 
the veteran plant explorer is assured of new surprises at each visit. Our Southern 
California Clubs use it as a Botanic Garden and regularly use a space specially provided, 
amidst very charming surroundings, in the Oriental Gardens, for their meetings and 
lectures. An experienced and courteous staff is always willing to furnish information. 
The casual visitor is assured of just as warm a welcome as the prospective purchaser— 
a love and appreciation of the beautiful in plant life being the only necessary passport 
to the Gardens. 
The joys of gardening will increase an hundredfold with a more intimate knowl¬ 
edge of the beautiful and worthwhile in plant life. 
Visit the Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens and be convinced. 
Specializing in: 
AZALEAS—Japanese Kurume—over 150 exquisite shades and types. 
CAMELLIAS—Over 50 varieties, including the beautiful Valvareda, Fiery, 
Elena Nobile, Flora, Kumasaka, Amabalis, Chas. Sargeant, Le Verne Red and numerous 
unusual varieties. 
ROSES—Bushes, climbers and trees (in the best varieties and latest introduc¬ 
tions) as well as the stately "Totem Poles" and Weepers, seven feet high. 
FUCHSIAS—80 of the finest varieties—Pots—hanging baskets—Standards and 
many other forms. 
JAPANESE IRIS—Hundreds of gorgeous types—representing 5 years of expert 
selection. 
PINK FLOWERING DOGWOOD—A glance at the opposite page will con¬ 
vince you of its unusual beauty and desirability for your garden. Our experience proves 
that it does well in Southern California. Priced $2.5 0 to $5.00, according to size. 
Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens, Ltd. 
No. 889 N. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Telephones: Sterling 6355 or 6855 
