*MYROXYLON SENTICOSUM. H3. This plant is doubtless masquerading under a 
false name and is probably some species of Xylosma. Any way it is a beautiful thing 
and has remarkably attractive glossy foliage. It can be trained in almost any way: as 
a bush, hedge plant, low climber or espalier fashion and is equally good for any of 
these purposes. It is said to bear an abundance of small dark red fruits, but has not 
bloomed with us in the three years we have had it. Pot grown 8-12 in. 50c. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS MINIMA. H3-4. This is a most minute, compact little dwarf 
shrub with tiny leaves. What its ultimate growth may be we cannot say, but apparent¬ 
ly it will take years to reach any very great size. Pot grown 2-4 in. 60c. 
* WHITE NANDINA (Nandina domestica alba). H4-5 (VII). The plant is identical 
with ordinary Nandina in every respect except that it bears white berries. As our 
plants are seedlings, we cannot positively guarantee the fruit, but most of them at 
least should come true as the variety is supposedly pretty well fixed. Pot grown 4-6 
in. 60c. 
*OLEANDERS (Nerium oleander var.). H3. Three or four years ago we imported 
the two following varieties from France: 
*AUNISIEN. Bears double soft rose-pink flowers in large clusters. Pot grown 
6-8 in. 75c. 
*COM. BARTHELMY. Is also double or semi-double, bright crimson occasionally 
streaked white. Very large up to about 3 in. wide. Pot grown 6-8 in. 75c. 
*BLUE CUP-FLOWER (Nierembergia frutescens). H3. A small shrub bearing an 
abundance of campanulate light blue flowers over a long period. Remarkably good in 
that respect. Pot grown I-IV 2 ft. 50c. 
*NIEREMBERGIA GRACILIS. H3. Similar to preceding, but with somewhat deeper 
blue flowers and very graceful habit. Has an astonishingly long blooming season from 
spring until stopped by winter frosts. Very good. Pot grown I-IV 2 ft. 50c. 
*NIEREMBERGIA HIPPOMANICA. H3. Although this little beauty grows only 
about 6 or 8 in. tall, it is really shrubby and splendid for the rock garden. It is literal¬ 
ly covered with flowers except during the winter. They vary from lavender to deep 
violet. Absolutely sure to become unusually popular. Pot grown, small 35c. 
*OSMANTHUS ARMATUS. H4. A rare and striking Chinese species. The leaves 
are leathery and get as much as 6 or 7 in. long with spiny margins. The richly fragrant 
cream-colored flowers are produced in the fall and are followed by dark violet fruit. 
Pot grown 4-6 in. $1.50. 
YELLOW SWEET-OLIVE (Osmanthus aurantiacus). H3-4. For many years this 
plant was called Yellow Osmanthus fragrans. It blooms only for a period of about 
two months in late fall. The flowers are deep yellow, small but profusely borne and 
with a fragrance that is almost unbelievably rich and intense. Pot grown 8-12 in. $1.00. 
*OSMANTHUS DELAVAYI. H3-4. If we had to select a few shrubs at present little 
known in California but absolutely sure to become very popular, this would be among 
the first we would think of. It “has everything!” Compact habit, arching branches, 
small attractive foliage, and in the early spring has the largest and possibly the richest 
scented flowers of any in this genus, which, of course, is noted for fragrance. Stock 
is scarce and will be for some time to come. It will be several years before large plants 
can be had so best thing is to get young ones and grow them on yourself. Pot grown 
8-12 in. $1.25. 
ORANGE-BERRIED TOYON (Photinia arbutifolia chrysocarpa). H3-4. Briefly this 
is a Toyon with orange-yellow instead of red berries. Our plants are seedlings and 
cannot be guaranteed but being grown from yellow berries, they are reasonably certain 
to reproduce the type. Gal. can I-IV 2 ft. $1.00. 
CATALINA TOYON (Photinia arbutifolia macrocarpa). H3-4. The variety of Toyon 
or California Holly which grows on Catalina Island is distinguished by larger leaves, 
more vigorous growth and particularly by the larger size of its berries. Gal. can I-IV 2 
ft. 75c; pot grown 6-8 in. 50c. 
*POMADERRIS ELLIPTICA. H2. Comes from New Zealand where it is said to be 
an indispensable shrub bearing masses of golden-yellow blossoms in spring and to 
start blooming when young. The latter is certainly true, because while we have not 
yet seen the flowers, we soon will as the little plants offered below covered themselves 
with bloom buds last fall, and apparently will bloom early this coming spring. Said 
to grow about 5 ft. tall. Pot grown 6-8 in. $1.50. 
*SNOWY MINT-BUSH (Prostanthera nivea). H2. A quick-growing Australian shrub 
with small, narrow leaves and pure white flowers borne in the spring in axillary clus¬ 
ters. Ultimate growth about six feet. Pot grown I-IV 2 ft. 75c. 
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