A. verticillata. (Star Acacia) (S or T). 
Bushy, spreading habit; leaves needle¬ 
like; flowers light yellow; blooms in 
March and April. May be used for 
hedges. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
ANDROMEDA 
Andromeda japonica. (Pieris japonica) 
(S). Low, compact, evergreen shrub 
with small, pointed elongated leaves. 
Young growth bronzy-red like a Nan- 
dina. Bears clusters of drooping white 
flowers in early spring. Plant in shade 
in acid soil. Balled, 12 to 15 in., $2.00. 
ARBUTUS 
Arbutus menziesi. (Madrone) (T). 
Beautiful native tree with large, glossy, 
leathery leaves; flowers greenish-white, 
urn-shaped, followed by orange-red 
berries. The smooth reddish bark peels 
at certain seasons showing beautiful 
green mottling beneath. Gal. cans, $1.00. 
A. unedo. (Strawberry Tree) (SorT). 
A handsome shrub with dark green 
leaves; flowers white, appearing in au¬ 
tumn and winter when the red, straw- 
berry-like fruits are ripe. Balled, 1J4 to 
2 ft., $1.50; gal. cans, 50c. 
ASTER 
Aster fruticosa. (S). Low - growing, 
evergreen shrub from South Africa. 
Rosy mauve flowers about 1 inch across 
borne in profusion all along the slender, 
graceful stems. Will stand considerable 
cold. New and highly recommended. 
Gal. cans, 75c. 
AUCUBA 
Aucuba japonica. (S). Japanese shrub 
of moderate size with large, glossy 
leaves; berries the size and shape of 
cranberries. Makes a beautiful potted 
plant for a shady location. Gal. cans, 60c. 
A. japonica variegata. (Gold Dust 
Plant) (S). Leaves covered with yellow 
dots. One of the best plants for a very 
shady location. Balled, 1 to 1J4 ft., 
$1.25; gal. cans, 60c. 
AZALEA 
These popular shrubs should be 
planted in semi-shade and require acid 
soil. Mulching with peat or leaf mold is 
essential. Never use fertilizer contain¬ 
ing lime and do not cultivate close to 
the plants as the roots are very shallow. 
Azalea indica. This group is more sus¬ 
ceptible to frost injury than Azalea 
kurume, but will withstand tempera¬ 
tures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Blos¬ 
soms in March and April. Flowers are 
large and slightly fragrant. We recom¬ 
mend the following varieties: 
Mme. van der Cruyssen. (S). Semi¬ 
double, dark rose blooms borne in great 
abundance. Balled, 18 to 24 in., $5.00; 
12 to 14 in., $2.75. 
Pink Pearl. (S). A very lovely variety 
with semi-double flowers of delicate 
pink. Balled, 12 to 14 in., $3.00. 
Simon Mardner.(S) .Very double blooms 
of bright rose. A very beautiful variety 
and a profuse bloomer. Balled, 12 to 14 
in., $2.75. 
Gold Dust Plant 
Aucuba japonica 
Vervaeneana. (S). Large, semi-double 
pink blooms, heavily marked and dotted 
with golden-brown. A flower of great 
beauty. Balled, 12 to 14 in., $2.75. 
A. kurume. (Japanese Azaleas) (S). 
These lovely azaleas have flowers 
smaller than those of the indica variety. 
They bloom very profusely and are quite 
hardy in most sections of California. We 
offer the following varieties : 
Apple Blossom. A beautiful shade of 
pink, lighter at center. Glossy green 
foliage. 8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Chas. Encke. A dwarf variety with 
medium size flowers of dark salmon- 
pink striped with white; single. Balled, 
8 to 10 in., $1.50. 
Cherry Ripe. Light red, single blooms. 
8-in. pots, $1.75; 5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Gypsy. Single, light red, blooms pro¬ 
fusely. 5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Hexe. A compact, dwarf sort; the dark 
crimson flowers completely cover the 
plant; semi-double. Balled, 10 to 12 in., 
$2.00; 8 to 10 in., $1.50. 
Hinodigiri. A charming dwarf type bear¬ 
ing single flowers of rosy-scarlet. A pro¬ 
fuse bloomer and will grow in full sun 
near the coast. Useful for giving color 
to rock gardens. Balled, 14 to 16 in., 
$2.75 ; 8 to 10 in., $1.00. 
Humming Bird. Single, dainty lavender; 
an unusual shade. 5-in. pots, $1.00. 
Rosy Morn. Dark carmine-pink blooms. 
8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Salmon Queen. An exceptionally fine 
shade of salmon-pink. 8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Seraphim. Clear medium pink. Extra 
large flowers and foliage. 8-in. pots, 
$1.75. 
(See also Deciduous Azaleas on page 
65) 
AZARA 
Azara microphylla. (Boxleaf Azara) 
(S). Of erect habit; leaves small, glossy 
green and toothed; flowers minute, yel- 
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Pink Pearl Azalea 
Azalea indica 
low with chocolate fragrance. Very 
graceful giving a stencil effect when 
grown against a stucco wall. Balled, 2 to 
3 ft., $1.25; gal. cans, 60c. 
BERBERIS . . . Barberry 
Berberis darwini. (Darwin’s Barberry) 
(S). Small shrub with slender branches; 
leaves small, glossy green in summer, 
bright red in winter; flowers are orange 
and appear in February and March ; 
berries are blue. Balled, 1 to 1^4 ft., 
$1.00; gal. cans, 50c. 
B. gagnepaini (S). A new variety from 
China. Glossy green foliage, orange 
flowers, blue berries. Gal. cans, 50c. 
B. gracilis. (S). A dwarf variety suit¬ 
able for rock gardens. Balled, 9 to 12 
in., $1.00; gal. cans, 60c. 
B. knighti. (S). Leaves bright green, 
elongated and prickly; flowers bright 
yellow, berries blue. Balled, 1 to l l / 2 ft., 
$1.00; gal. cans, 50c. 
Darwin's Barberry 
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