The Deliciously Fragrant Gardenia 
FLOWERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN TREE DAISY 
South African Daisy Tree 
Euryops athanasiae. "South African Daisy Tree." 8 ft. 22°. This is just 
about as unusual among plants as the ostrich and giraffe are among birds 
and animals, for on the large, fine foliaged, evergreen plants are borne large 
quantities of big, daisy-like bright yellow flowers, 3 inches across, borne on 
12-inch stems. The flowers appear in the greatest profusion in the middle of 
winter, this being one of the few flowering shrubs which gives January color. 
They make splendid cut flowers and while the habit of the plant is somewhat 
awkward, it is such an interesting plant and grows so easily under any kind 
of conditions that we recommend it. Full sun. Gal. containers, 75c. 
Armstrong SELECT 
Colorful New Brooms 
The commonly planted Brooms in our garden have yellow flowers, but 
a number of new dwarf Brooms in rich shades of red, orange and bronze 
have recently been developed, and for situations in coastal California 
and inland, too, (if sheltered a little from the hot afternoon sun), they are 
gloriously hued flowering plants. The first five varieties have been 
originated and introduced by Sidney B. Mitchell of Berkeley.. 
California. 4 ft. 10°. The plant is wider than it is high and the general 
color effect of the flowers is a brilliant rosy red. One of the best of the 
Mitchell Brooms. Gal. containers, $1.00 eacn. 
Stanford. 6 ft. 10°. An erect upright grower with rigid branches, bear¬ 
ing a profusion of large flowers of orange-red flushed with yellow and 
bronze. Gal. containers, $1.00 each. 
Pomona. 10°. The tallest and most vigorous of all the Mitchell Brooms, 
reaching 8 feet, with long arching stems. The flowers are orange-yellow 
shaded rose. Gal. containers, $1.00 each. 
St. Marys. 4 ft. 10°. Erect and vigorous, with pure white flowers, 
quite unusual. Gal. containers, $1.00 each. 
San Francisco. 5 ft. 10°. Semi-spreading, and its rich velvety red 
flowers, almost uniform in color, are the deepest and reddest of all the 
Brooms. Gal. containers, $1.00 each. 
Lord Lambourne. 4 ft. 10°. An exceedingly graceful bush, not stifl 
and rigid, with brilliant red and buff flowers borne in great profusion. 
Gal. containers, $1.00 each. 
Genista dallimorei. 5 ft. 10°. Dense deep green foliage, which is 
absolutely covered in the spring with richly colored flowers, at first purple 
and gold and then golden bronze. 5-gal. conts., $1.75; gal. conts., 60c. 
Newreyensis. 6 ft. 10°. The large sweet pea-like blooms have a rich 
and pleasing color combination of creamy yellow and mahogany-red, 
borne in large spikes. 5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 60c. 
The Bridal Veil Broom 
G. monosperma pendula. "Bridal Veil Broom. " 10 ft. 15°. A lovely 
plant with slender, drooping grayish branches almost leafless, which, in 
the spring, are weighted down with a dense shower of dainty little pure 
white fragrant flowers. 5-gal. containers, $1.50; gal. containers, 50c. 
For the Yellow Flowering Brooms See Next Page 
Gardenia 
The Gardenia, or as it is sometimes known. Cape Jasmine, is un¬ 
equalled for its rich, sweet perfume, and its waxy snow-white blooms 
are produced in continuous succession through the year. 
Gardenia veitchi. 2-4 ft. 15°. This variety produces the greatest 
quantity of flowers but is a little more difficult to grow in the open 
ground. It should be planted in partial shade or in filtered sunlight 
and must have good drainage and a slightly acid soil condition. If 
planted in sandy soil at least 50% peat moss should be added to the 
soil around the plant and more if in heavy soil. Give the plant plenty 
of moisture but do not keep wet, and since it roots near the surface, do 
not cultivate around it. Bushy specimens in tubs, 12-18 inches, $2.25; 
gal. containers, 85c; 4-inch pots, 50c. 
Gardenia florida. 15°. The foliage is much larger and glossier than 
G. veitchi and the flowers are also larger but they are not produced 
in such profusion. The buds never drop on this variety. 5-gal. con¬ 
tainers, $2.00; 6-inch pots, 85c. 
Escallonia 
Escallonia glasnevinensis. "Apple Blossom 
Escallonia." 5 ft. 15°. The Escallonias are 
particularly fine shrubs for the seacoast since 
they like the salt air and their splendid shiny 
foliage is particularly luxuriant under coast 
conditions. Their sweetly fragrant spikes of 
delicately colored flowers appear over most of 
the year. They like plenty of water, and grow 
in full sun or part shade. This one has lovely 
blush pink flowers. 5-gal. containers, $1.75; 
gal. containers, 50c. 
E. langleyensis. A light crimson. 
E. microphylla. A dwarf variety, only 3 feet 
high with small dark crimson flowers. 
E. Freytheyi. Deep pink, in long flower 
spikes. 
E. organensis. Light red flowers, and the 
finest foliage of any of the Escallonias. 
E. rubra. Larg deep red flowers. 
Lilli-Pilli Tree 
Eugenia smithi. (Australia). 15 ft. 22°. This 
unusual and rarely found Eugenia called Lilli- 
Pilli in Australia is possibly the very finest and 
most beautiful of all. It grows rapidly, has 
beautiful shining bronzy-green foliage and is 
covered in the winter months with big droop¬ 
ing clusters of the most beautiful one-half-inch 
berries, a lovely delicate lavender in color. 
See illustration on next page. Cut sprays of 
these berries make beautiful table decoration. 
The plant grows tall and slender but not as 
rapidly as the other commonly grown Eugenias. 
5-gal. containers, $2.00; gal. containers, 85c. 
Surinam Cherry 
Eugenia uniilora. "Surinam Cherry." Brazil. 
6 ft. 22°. This handsome spreading shrub not 
only has the beautiful glossy foliage of the 
Eugenias but it also has big crimson fruits of 
extremely handsome appearance which look 
like little tomatoes and which are delicious to 
eat. A beautiful and most interesting plant. 
Gal. containers, 75c. 
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Eugenia 
Eugenia myrtifolia. "Brush Cherry." Austra¬ 
lia. 22°. If unpruned, this splendid foliage 
plant will attain 12 or 15 feet in height, but is 
usually grown as a trained pillar or pyramid 
to any desired height, or as a hedge, and for 
either use it is exceedingly lovely because of 
its clean, glossy, Myrtle-like foliage which 
takes on a cheerful bronze tint in the new 
growth. Much used for trained tub specimens, 
which should be trimmed occasionally to make 
them compact. Sun or shade. Trimmed pyra¬ 
mids, 6-7 ft., $5.00; 5-6 ft., $4.50; 4-5 ft., $4.00; 
gal. containers, 2-3 ft., 50c. If trimmed pyra¬ 
mids are desired in permanent green redwood 
tubs, add $2.00 each. 
Eugenia hookeri. 25°. Similar to E. Myrti¬ 
folia but with larger, darker foliage, more vig¬ 
orous growth, and large, edible, violet-colored 
berries as large as Cherries. Particularly fine 
as a large trained pillar. Trimmed pyramids, 
6-7 ft., $4.50; 5-6 ft., $4.00; 4-5 ft., $3.50; gal 
containers, 2-3 ft., 50c. 
