Quisqualis 
RANCOON CREEPER 
QUISQUALIS INDICA. Rangoon Creeper. Bur¬ 
ma. A tender tropical vine for warm protected 
patios or conservatories. Well worth experiment¬ 
ing with in Southern California. Vigorous grow¬ 
ing, soon recovering if injured by light frosts. 
It is covered in late spring and summer with 
drooping panicles of fragrant white flowers which 
turn pink or red toward evening, and are good 
for cutting. $1.00. Ready in June. 
Rhynchospermum 
STAR JASMINE 
RHYNCHOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES. Star Jas¬ 
mine; or Confederate Jasmine, so called because 
it comes from the Confederated Malay States. 
This is one of the most desirable evergreen vines, 
hardy throughout Southern California, having 
large, leathery shiny leaves and bearing in spring 
and summer great quantities of creamy white 
star-like blossoms intensely sweet scented, per¬ 
meating the garden for a large area. One of the 
finest features is its splendid habit of growth, 
adapting itself to any medium sized trellis, fence, 
post, or arbor. It may also be used as a shrub 
or ground-cover for slopes, in sun or shade. 1 - 
gal. containers, 75c; 5-gal. $1.75; 5-gal trellised, 
$3.50. 
Senecio 
A new climber with brilliant orange 
flowers all year. 
SENECIO CONFUSUS. A showy plant 
with shining green leaves and magnificient 
clusters of daisy-like flowers with bright 
vermilion petals and golden center. 1-gal¬ 
lon containers, 75c; 5-gallon, $2.00. 
Solandra 
CUP OF COLD 
SOLANDRA GUTTATA. "Copa de Oro" or Cup 
of Gold. An erect growing vine, with heavy stems 
and very large leathery, shiny, leaves, soon cover¬ 
ing an arbor or face of building, bearing from 
the ground to the roof enormous cup shaped 
blossoms, ochre yellow with purple brown throats, 
with a fragrance reminding one of fresh coconuts. 
Will not stand much frost. 1-gal. containers, 75c; 
5-gal. $2.00. Boxed specimens, priced on appli¬ 
cation. 
COPA DE LECHE 
SOLANDRA LONGIFLORA. Similar to the Cup 
of Gold (Copa de Oro) but with smaller leaves 
and of more slender, graceful habit. The flowers 
are also smaller, creamy white with fringed 
edges, making a very attractive vine. $1.00. 5- 
gal. $3.50. 
Solarium 
SOLANUM WENDLANDII. This is a magnifi¬ 
cent climber in this climate where it will grow 
40 to 50 feet in one season. It is one of the 
loveliest vines in California when in full bloom. 
Flowers are large, light blue, about 2 V 2 inches 
across, : n great clusters. 1-gal. containers, 75e; 
5-gal. $2.00. 
SOLANUM SEAFORTHIANUM. A species with 
more slender stems, and pinnate leaves; the 
flowers are deep blue, 1 -inch across, in pretty 
clusters. 1-gallon containers, 75c; 5-gallon, $2.00. 
Stephanotis 
An aristocrat among flowering vines for 
Southern California. The waxy white Jas- 
mine-like blossoms are much appreciated 
for corsages, ranking with choice Gardenias 
for this purpose, and they possess sweet, 
refreshing perfume. 
STEPHANOTIS FLORIBUNDA. Madagascar Jas¬ 
mine. Large leathery leaves and a neat twining 
habit give a very tropical appearance, a vine of 
great beauty for trellises, corners of porches, 
pergola, or fence. Its crowning beauty is the dis¬ 
play of great clusters of tubular blossoms, each 
four inches long, pure waxy white and deliciously 
fragrant. In cold climates Stephanotis is grown 
under glass for flower production for florists use. 
Here in Southern California it can be enjoyed in 
anyone's own garden where temperatures do not 
commonly fall below 26°. Sun or shade. 4-ineh 
pots, $1.00; 5-inch, on trellis, $2.50; 6-inch, in 
flower $5.00. 
Tecoma 
TECOMA AUSTRALIS. Wonga-Wonga. With¬ 
out doubt the fastest growing hardy vine we 
have which carries its foliage the year around. 
Its principle value lies in the glossy green fol¬ 
iage which always appears to be varnished. Creamy 
white flowers in profusion during mid-summer. 
TECOMA CAPENSIS. Cape Honeysuckle. Cimb- 
ing or half-climbing shrub of luxurious growth. 
Covered in summer with glowing scarlet flowers 
in racemes. Very attractive foliage. Easily 
trimmed as a shrub. 
TECOMA JASMINOIDES. Bower Plant of Aus¬ 
tralia. Glossy green foliage and white trumpet 
flowers with rosy-pink throat. 
TECOMA MACKENII. Pink Trumpet Vine. A 
vigorous climbing vine with evergreen foliage and 
loose terminal panicles of rosy-pink trumpet 
flowers. 
TECOMA SMITHII. Leaflets small and numer¬ 
ous. Flowers medium sized, orange-yellow, borne 
in large panicles, semi-evergreen. 
Price of any of the above Trumpet Vines 
1-gal. containers, 75c; 5-gal. $1.75 
QUEEN OF SHEBA VINE 
TECOMA REGINAE-SABAE. A lovely trumpet 
vine with abundant clusters of large deep rosy 
pink trumpets with golden throats. Rare and 
choice, quite hardy, flowering in winter and spring. 
1-gallon containers, 2)/ 2 -3 ft., $1.00; 5-gaf., 
6 ft., $2.50. 
Thunbergia 
THUNBERGIA GIBSONI. The flowers of this 
small vine are the most brilliant, pure orange of 
anything we know, like the color of vermilion 
oil-paint as it comes from the tube. They are 
about 1 Vz inches across and produced freely 
throughout the year. Fine for low supports, in 
jarge rockeries, trailing over walls and banks, 
in any sunny position in the garden; also for 
pot and window box specimens. Will not stand 
frost, but may be grown as an annual where 
winters are cold. 4-inch pots 35c; 6-inch pots 
75c. 
THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE 
SKY FLOWER 
THUNBERCIA CRANDIFLORA — See 
page 36. 
Wisteria 
Graceful and quick-growing climbers un¬ 
surpassed for wall coverings, piazzas, per¬ 
golas and arbors; flowers borne in long pen¬ 
dulous panicles, varying from white to a 
rich lilac purple and pea-shaped in forma¬ 
tion, which appear in spring before the ad¬ 
vent of foliage. Wisterias make gorgeous 
effects by reason of their profuse and 
abundant flowering characteristics. 
WISTERIA SINENSIS. Chinese Wisteria. The 
old favorite. Flowers large, lavender-blue, com¬ 
ing entirely before the leaves, with often a later 
crop at the ends of the branches. 
WISTERIA SINENSIS ALBA. Fragrant white 
form of above. 
WISTERIA FLORIBUNDA 
Japanese Wisteria 
The flower clusters of the varieties of this 
species are longer and more slender. 
DOUBLE VIOLET. The flowers, in clusters 15 
to 18 inches long look like double deep purple 
violets. The deepest colored of all. 
WHITE. (Multijuga alba). White flowers in 
clusters often over 2 ft long. 
PINK. (Multijuga rosea). Clear pure pink. 
WISTERIA VENUSTA. Purest white flowers in 
short broad clusters. Blooms while very young. 
Price of any of the above Wisterias, strong 
3-year-old vines, $2.50 each. 
BLACK PEPPER PLANT (PIPER) 
Vitis (Cissus) 
EVERGREEN CRAPE 
These are valuable climbing subjects for trel¬ 
lises and arbors; their bold, glossy leaves make 
a bedutiful outline against light-colored walls, 
making them highly favored in landscaping 
patios, etc. They grow well in sun, but are par¬ 
ticularly useful for shaded, dark places where 
most vines will not thrive. All climb by tendrils. 
VITIS BAUDINIANA. Kangaroo Vine. A ram¬ 
pant grower with thick oblong leaves. 4 inches 
long. 1-gal. containers, 75e; 5-gal. $1.75. 
VITIS CAPENSIS. The large grape-like leaves 
are highly ornamental, glossy green, sometimes 
velvety brown beneath. A splendid subject for 
large pots or tubs in the Patio. Specimens, Fan 
Shaped or Columnar. 1-gal. containers, 75e; 5- 
gal. $2.00. 
VITIS RHOMBIFOLIA. Similar in habit to V. 
capensis with leaves divided into 3 rhombic leaf¬ 
lets. A splendid vine for growing in pots, like 
Ivy, succeeding indoors or out. 1-gal. containers, 
75c; 5-gal. $2.00. 
Specimens especially grown tor pot culture in¬ 
doors, or out, on plant stands or brackets. 21 / 4 - 
inch pots 35c; 4-inch 75e. 
VITIS HYPOGLAUCA. The leaves of this Ever¬ 
green grape appear as if polished on the upper 
surface. An exceptionally effective climber. 1- 
gallon containers, $1.00; 5-gal., $2.50. 
VITIS CAPENSIS—EVERGREEN GRAPE 
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