For more color in your garden, plant firethorn 
Sometimes called “Crataegus” and 
“Evergreen Hawthorn”. A family of plants 
of the ^eatest beauty in masses against 
foundations, along borders, etc.; graceful 
branches, brilliant winter berries. The ber¬ 
ries cling till spring, when attractive white 
flowers take their place, so that the plant 
always has some beauty in addition to its 
green foliage. 
The larger sizes require large balls atid severe 
pruning. 
FORMOSA Pyracantha formosana 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 8 ft. 
Arching branches, small green, shiny leaves. A 
solid mass of brilliant red berries in Fall and Winter. 
Thrives in all kinds of soil and in shade or sun. A 
California grower says it is about the showiest of 
the entire group of Berried Plants, recently intro¬ 
duced from Formosa. Used in masses or groups. 
SCARLET Pyracantha coccinea 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 10 ft. 
Bushy, low branching habit. Small _ dark green 
leaves. Small white flowers in the spring, followed 
hy masses of orange-red berries, which remain on the 
plant during the Fall and Winter. Thrives in any 
soil. Prefers full sun. Good for groups where color 
is desired. 
Approx. Ht. Clciss XX XXX 
3 - 4 ft.B&B $3.50 $4.50 each 
4 - 5 ft.B&B 4.50 6.00 each 
5 - 6 ft.B&B 5.50 7.50 each 
6 - 8 ft.B&B 7.00 9.00 each 
NEW FIRETHORNS 
Pyracantha 
The Brilliant Berries Brighten Your Geuden. 
LALAND (Burning Bush) Pyracantha lalandi 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 6. 15 ft. 
Pyramidal growth, upright branches. Small gray¬ 
ish-green leaves. Small white flowers in the spring, 
followed by a wealth of orange colored berries lasting 
through the winter. Thrives in any soil. A native o-f 
China, but proven entirely satisfactory for this coun¬ 
try. Good for planting in masses with other Broad¬ 
leaf Evergreens, adding color wherever used. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 - 5 ft.B&B $4,00 $4.50 each 
5 - 6 ft.B&B 4.50 5.50 each 
6 - 8 ft.B&B 5.50 7.50 each 
YUNNAN (Chinese Firethorn) 
Pyracantha yunnanensis 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 to 3. 12 ft. 
Spreading habit. Should be planted in groups of 
from 5 to 8 ft. apart. Smooth, oblong leaves, bright 
green in color. Small white flowers followed by coral 
red berries, making it very attractive in Fall and 
Winter. Grows freely in all soils and will grow in 
shade. A native of CTiina. If not severely pruned 
will cover a large area. 
Approx. Spread or Ht. Class XX XXX 
2- 3 ft.B&B $2.00 $2.50 each 
3- 4 ft.B&B 3.00 3.50 each 
We have blocks of these that are matted together, 
requiring heavy pruning, reducing all berries, with 
only 2 to 4 prongs remaining. Strong plants with 
excellent root system, growing in our Beaumont 
Balling Soil. Measured by Caliper a few inches above 
the ground. 
Approx. Caliper Class XX 
1 -VA in.B&B $2.00 each 
lA-2 in.B&B 2.50 each 
2 -lA. in.B&B 3.00 each 
2^2-3 in.B&B 4.00 each 
FORSYTHIA 
GOLDEN BELL Forsythia viridissima 
Deciduous Flowering Shrub. Ter. 1 to 4 . 6 ft. 
Arching branches, large pear-shaped leaves; green 
stems, and attractive golden bell-shaped flowers in 
the early Spring. Used in low groups and in borders 
with Evergreen shrubs. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
4 - 5 ft.B&B $3.00 $4.00 each 
WILMA* Pyracantha wilma 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 18 fC 
Upright branching habit. Leaves small to medium, 
glossy bright green. This is a new variety selected 
from 5,000 seedlings in our test block in 1930. Its 
bright red berries are borne in immense clusters, 
which draw the attention of passers-by more than 
any variety of winter berried plants we have ever 
known. 
SIBYL* Pyracantha' sibyl 
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub. Ter. 1 and 2. 18 ft. 
From same Seedlings as Wilma,* berries darker red. 
Branches have a weeping effect. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
18-24 in.B&B 
2- 3 ft.B&B 
3- 4 ft.B&B 
4- 6 ft. Heavy Fruiting.. B&B 
6^8 ft. Heavy Fruiting.. B&B 
XX XXX 
$3.00 each 
4.50 each 
5.50 each 
$10.00 each 
15.00 each 
Leit to Right: Goldspire Arborvitae, Cotoneaster, 
Nandina, Pyramid Arborvitae, Dwarf Cape Jasmine, 
Italian Cypress, and Pittosporum. 
