DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS 
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Lilacs 
(SYRINGA) 
The Lilac is one of the most beloved of 
shrubs in the East and should be planted 
more freely in California than it is. The 
grafted varieties do well in most localities, 
while the common Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 
is particularly successful. They will grow 
perfectly in partially shaded spots or in the 
full sunshine. The flowers will be produced 
in greater profusion and will be larger if 
the plant is given a good rest in the win¬ 
ter, as warm days induce premature growth 
if the plant is watered. 
CRAFTED FRENCH VARIETIES 
Our selection includes only the very 
finest out of more than 150 kinds 
tested in California. 
3 foot, heavily branched plants, $1.75 each. 
EASTERN LILAC 
SYRINGA VULGARIS. Common Lilac. The old 
favorite purple Lilac, and one of the best, 
particularly for California. It makes a large bush, 
and is very free flowering. 
Heavily branched, 4 ft., $1.50. 
SYRINGA VULGARIS ALBA. Common White 
Lilac. 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
CHINESE LILAC 
(Syringa chinensis. Rothomagensis) 
A variety which is very free flowering, and 
particularly adapted to California conditions. It 
attains a height of twelve feet, with slender 
often arching branches and panicles of purple 
flowers. 3 ft., $1.50. 
PERSIAN LILAC 
(Syringa persica) 
An attractive shrub with cut leaves, and 
slender arching branches, becoming covered with 
clusters of small lilac colored flowers. 3 ft., 
$1.50. 
Sorbaria 
SORBARIA SORBIFOLIA. False Spiraea. Hand¬ 
some soft wooded shrubs, branching freely from 
the base, producing many upright shoots clothed 
with rich green, deeply veined foliage. Each 
branch is crowned with a long spike of feathery 
white flowers much like the Astilbe or Spiraea. 
Nearly evergreen in Southern California, forming 
a fine subject for mass effect. 5-gal. containers, 
3-4 ft., $1.50. 
SAUCER MAGNOLIA 
No more imposing sight can be imagined than 
this rare, lovely tree. 
Snowberry 
SYMPHORICARPOS RACEMOSUS. Snowberry. 
The arching branches bear quantities of pinkish 
white flowers in autumn and winter, followed im¬ 
mediately by clusters of milk-white berries, which 
are extremely decorative and give striking effect 
cut for the house; from early fall until Christ¬ 
mas. 5-gal. containers, 3-4 ft., $1.50. 
Philadelphus 
(MOCK ORANGE—SWEET SYRINGA) 
Hardy strong growing shrub with white 
flowers usually appearing in June; fragrant. 
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS. (Garland Mock 
Orange). Free flowering upright growing shrub 
with exquisitely fragrant single white flowers, 
borne in clusters. 5-gal. containers, 4 ft., $1.25. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL. A beautiful form, 
win. large, semi-double flowers, in great arching 
sprays. Very fragrant. It blooms intermittently 
all summer. 5-gal. containers, 4 ft., $1.50. 
Pomegranate 
(PUNICA) 
The flowering Pomegranates are well 
adapted to the California soil and climate 
and will bloom almost the entire summer. 
DOUBLE RED. Blooms abundantly during the 
summer and fall months. The blooms are very 
double and brilliant scarlet. 
DOUBLE VARIEGATED. Handsome variety with 
large flowers. Petals are striped and mottled 
with yellow and scarlet. 
Price of either variety: 5-gal., 3 ft., $1.50; 
Boxed, 4-5 ft., $3.50. 
Viburnum 
VIBURNUM CARLESI. Mayflower Vi¬ 
burnum from Korea. Quite new in Cali¬ 
fornia where it is nearly evergreen, this is 
one of the most exquisite of flowering 
shrubs. The compact clusters of flowers 
are bright pink in the bud, white when 
open, and very much resemble the flowers 
of the Daphne and are just as delightfully 
fragrant. It grows in well drained soil in 
partial shade, but with us seems to prefer 
full sunshine, even where the summers are 
very warm. 5-gal. containers, 2-3 ft., $2. 
Weigelia 
A desirable class of shrubs, blooming in 
the late spring and summer with a profu¬ 
sion of bell shaped flowers. They grow 
seven to eight feet high, with rich green 
foliage, and gracefully curving branches. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA. Long clusters of trumpet¬ 
shaped rose pink flowers. The most well known 
variety. 
WEIGELIA EVA RATHKE. Flowers rich ruby 
red, blooming for a long period. Of lower habit 
of growth than the other forms. 
Price of either variety: 5-gal. containers, $1.50. 
Two New Shrubs for Autumn Color 
Berberis rugidicans. In the fall of the 
year the handsome foliage of this new Bar¬ 
berry becomes brilliantly colored with 
hues of red, crimson, yellow and green, 
and the branches make wonderful mate¬ 
rial for decoration in the home. Also the 
bright yellow flowers in clusters in spring 
are followed by showy red fruits. A per¬ 
fectly hardy shrub that can be grown in 
any location and will be prized for its 
value in the garden as well as for its sup¬ 
ply of decorative material for cutting. 
l-gallon containers, 1 to 1 Vz feet, $1.00 
5-gallon, 2 to 3 feet, $2.00 
Hollyberry Cotoneaster 
COTONEASTER BULLATA 
A . handsome newly introduced species 
with great clusters of shining Holly-berry 
red fruits. One of the handsomest of red- 
berried shrubs and thrives best in a shady 
place. Since choice of shrubs to furnish 
color in the shade is somewhat limited, 
this new Cotoneaster is a valuable addition 
to our list. It is nearly deciduous but only 
for a short time. The foliage is large and 
handsome, becoming richly colored in fall. 
The clusters of pink blossoms, appearing in 
spring are followed by the berries which are 
large, shining and richly colored. 
1-gallon containers, $1.00 
5-gallon, $2.50 
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