PLEROMA (see Tibouchina) Each 
PLUMBAGO capensis 
Large sprawling shrub, half climber having continual pale blue, 
phlox-like flowers, likes a light sandy soil and blooms more freely 
when water is applied sparsely. Universally planted shrub and one 
of the most fool-proof ornamental plants. 
1 gallon containers. 
5 gallon containers. 
10 
100 
P. capensis alba 
Similar in every way to P. capensis except has white flowers. 
1 gallon containers. 
P. larpentae (see Ceratostigma) 
PODOCARPUS elongata 
Evergreen tree, native of South Africa, growing to 70 feet; particu¬ 
larly good in Southern California in its juvenile stage for its 
attractive habit of drooping growth and bright green foliage, 
making it a wonderful tub and decorative plant. 
P. macrophylla 
Evergreen tree to 60 feet, native of Japan; has 4 inch long dark 
glossy green leaves, larger and more rigid than above, but a very 
desirable evergreen specimen. Its color and habit make it particu¬ 
larly useful for training against white walls 
Both the above: 
1 gallon containers. .60 
5 gallon containers, 5 to 6 ft. 4.00 
Specimens in tubs, from. 3.00 up 
POINCIANA gilliesii (Syn. Caesalpina) (Bird of Paradise 
Tree) 
Straggling shrub or small tree to 20 feet, making a wide pictur¬ 
esque top, bears in the spring and early summer numerous light 
yellow flowers with bright red stamens. Flowers attract birds in 
great numbers. 
1 gallon containers. 50 
5 gallon containers. 2.00 
POINSETTIA (see Euphorbia) 
POLYGALA apopetala (Milk Wort) 
Tall slender stemmed shrub to 15 feet or more with pinkish purple 
pea-shaped flowers in the spring, drought resistant and a good 
plant for naturalizing in dry places. 
P. dalmaisiana 
A low-growing, small bushy shrub with purple and white flowers, 
blooming almost continuously. Likes light soils and scant water. 
1 gallon containers. 50 
5 gallon containers. 1.80 
.50 
.45 
.40 
1.80 
1.70 
1.60 
1.80 
1.70 
1.60 
2.10 
2.00 
1.90 
2.50 
2.25 
.50 
.45 
.40 
.45 
1.80 
.40 
.45 
1.70 
.40 
1.60 
75 
