Chas. C . Navlet Co 
1885-1937 
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS 
(Coniferous Trees and Evergreens, Page 23) 
(It is important that Flowering and Berried Shrubs be pruned at the proper time. See "Pruning 
Hints" on Page 5 of the Planter's Guide. Send 10c for a copy.) 
ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED 
S, stands for Shrub. T, stands for Tree. D, stands for Deciduous meaning that the shrub or tree loses its 
foliage during the winter months. E, stands for Evergreen indicating that the shrub or tree is always green and 
therefore holds its foliage the year round. Con, stands for Conifer, the group of evergreen trees and shrubs 
bearing true cones or berrylike or drupaceous fruit, under native conditions. 
DELIVERY—Purchaser pays transportation on shrubs or trees at prices quoted. On shrub orders for $5.00 or 
more, we pay transportation within the third zone. 
All shrubs marked (* *) can also be furnished from 2 , /£-inch pots, ready to set out, 15c each; 12 for $1.75. (Orders 
on this size for $1.00 and over will be mailed postpaid within 4th zone.) 
Two Superb Abelias 
“New Red Abelia” 
A. floribunda. One of the very best introduced in 
recent years. Main crop of bright rosy-red trumpet¬ 
shaped blossoms is in spring. Blooms moderately 
through summer with another good crop in autumn. 
Spreading habit. Handsome evergreen foliage. Acid 
soil and cool spot. 4-inch pot 75c. 
“New Pink Abelia” 
A. schumannii. A beautiful shrub in Spring, covered 
with clusters of bell-shaped soft pinkish-lavender 
flowers, much larger than A. grandiflora and brighter 
in color. Semi-deciduous—loses most of its foliage 
in Winter. Grows anywhere. Blooms from about 
May to November. 4-inch pot, 75c. 
*ABELIA Grandiflora (ES) Foliage glossy green, 
flower tubular, white flushed pink. Gal. can 1 to D /2 
ft. 50c; field grown 2 to 3 ft. $1.25. 
ACACIA Armata (Kangaroo Thorn) (ES) Slender 
branched spreading habit. Flowers light yellow 
along branches. Gal. can 3 to 4 ft. 50c. $4.50 for 10. 
*Baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle) (T) Handsome sil¬ 
ver-blue foliage. Golden yellow flowers cover tree in 
Winter months. Gal. can 3 to 4 ft. 50c; 4 to 6 ft. 
60c; 5 to 6 ft. 75c. 
Floribunda (T) Continuous bloomer. Gal. can 4 to 6 
ft. 75c. $7.00 for 10. 
Latifolia (Golden Wattle) (S or T) Leaves long and 
slender. Flowers at axil of every leaf. Gal. can 4 to 
6 ft. 50c. $4.50 for 10. 
AGAVE (Americana Variegata) “Variegated Century 
Plant” Leaves bluish gray with heavy yellow 
margin. Gal. can 1 to U /2 ft. 50c each. 
•ARALIA, Japonica (ES) Tropical appearance, large 
green, deeply lobed leaves. Gal. can U/2 to 2 ft. 50c. 
AUCUBA, Japonica (Gold Dust) (ES) Glossy foliage 
marked with yellow spots. Does best in partial 
shade. Gal. can 1 to l l /z ft. 60c. 
BERBERIS Darwini (Barberry) (ES) Leaves like Holly. 
Yellow flowers, blue berries during Winter and 
Spring. Gal. can 1 to D /2 ft. 50c. 
*Viridus (ES) Yellow flowers, blue berries. Gal. can 
50c; field grown, 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 
Vulgaris (DS) Golden yellow flowers. In Fall bright 
scarlet berries. Gal. can 2 to 3 ft. 50c; field grown 
3 to 4 ft., $2.00. 
*Wilsoni (ES) Dwarf. Leaves glossy green, long 
spines. Flowers yellow. Red berries in Winter. Gal. 
can 2 to 3 ft. 50c. 2 to 3 ft. balled $1.00; 4 to 5 ft. 
balled $2.50. 
BOTTLE BRUSH 
(See Callistemon) 
BOXWOOD (Buxus) (ES) Boxwoods are always indis¬ 
pensable. Globe shaped 14 to 16 in. in diameter 
$2.50. Dwarf, for borders and edgings, $1.00 for 10; 
$9.00 for 100. 
Please include Sales 7 ax within State of California. 18 
BREATH OF HEAVEN (See Diosma). 
A Rare Shrub—Brunfelsia (ES) 
floribunda—A Winter-blooming shrub of great beauty. 
Large, showy, fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers of 
rich purple in terminal cymes. Medium and com¬ 
pact growth. Very dark green foliage. Gallon cans, 
10 to 12", $1.25. 
CALLISTEMON (Bottle Brush) 
Lanceolatus (ES) Similar to C. Rigidus. Leaves 
shorter and broader. New shoots very ruddy. Free 
bloomer. Gal. can 3 to 4 ft. 50c. 
rigidus (ES)—Long red anthers form cylindrical 
flower. Fast grower. Full sun. Hardy anywhere, 
even in alkali soil. Gal. cans, 1 to 1 */2 ft. 50c. 
CALYCANTHUS, Floridus (DS) Sweet scented shrub. 
Flowers reddish brown. Entire shrub fragrant. Gal. 
can 2 l /z to 3y 2 ft. 50c ea. 
CAMELLIAS 
Apple Blossom—Distinct apple blossom frag¬ 
rance. Flowers flushed when in bud and open to 
show a white interior with handsome yellow sta¬ 
mens. Very bushy. Balled, 1 to 1 f /2 ft., $1.50. 
Clarke’s Red—-Medium late sort. Bright, clear 
red flowers. Large and fully double. Balled, D /2 
feet. $2.00. 
John Laing—A very beautiful regular and dou¬ 
ble light rose. A late bloomer. Very bushy and 
compact growth. Balled, 1 to U /2 ft., $1.50. 
Pink Perfection—Regular, fully double flowers. 
Clear shell pink. A bushy grower. Sets buds 
heavily and should be disbudded if large flowers 
desired. Balled, U /2 feet. $2.00. 
CAMPHOR TREE, Cinnamomum camphora (ET)—Be¬ 
cause of its moderate growth and regular form, it 
is frequently used for narrow parkways and as a 
street tree. Always handsome with its dense bright 
green glossy foliage, tinged with rich bronze in 
spring. Gal. can 3 to 4 ft. 60c; 5-gal. can 4 to 5 
ft. $2.00. 
CAROB (St. John’s Bread) Ceratonia siliqua (ET) Tree 
admirably adapted to ornamental street and avenue 
planting or as a single specimen. Symmetrical shape 
and evergreen, dense, glossy foliage. Long lived, 
deep rooted, does not become too large or straggly. 
Quite drought-resistant. Gal. cans l*/i to 2 ft. 50c. 
CARPENTERIA Californica (ES) Evergreen shrub, 
native of California. Profuse clusters of large, pure 
white flowers showing golden yellow stamens. Gal. 
can 1 to 2 ft. 60c. 
CASSIA artemesoides 8 ft. (ES)—Finely cut, silvery- 
gray foliage. Fragrant, clear yellow flowers. Stands 
drought and sun. Gal. cans 10 in. to 1 ft. 50c. 
CEANOTHUS cyaneus (Calif. Wild Lilac) (ES) 5-10 
ft. The deepest brilliant blue of the Native Lilacs, 
also the sweetest fragrance. 4" pots, l-U /2 ft. 60c. 
