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EVANS & REEVES NURSERIES 
HIBISCUS heterophyllus (Australia) “Tree Hibiscus” 
Tall growing shrub, handsome dark green cut foliage, 
very large white flowers with pink tinge, deep maroon 
center. This is not new, but quite uncommon. 75c and 
$ 2 . 00 . 
HIBISCUS manihot (China) “Hollyhock Hibiscus” 
Better grown as an herbaceous plant. Large primrose- 
yellow flowers with maroon center, often seven inches 
across. 50c and $1.50. 
HOIiMSKIOIiDTIA sanguiuea (India) “Parasol Flower” 
Can be grown either as a shrub or a climber. Literally 
covered with racemes of glowing brick-red bracts. One 
of the most beautiful and showy shrubs introduced in 
recent years. This plant in full bloom is an ornament 
to any garden. Full sun, good soil, lots of water. 
75c and $1.75 to $3.00. 
HOYA carnosa (Australia) “Wax Flower” 
Evergreen twiner, thick leaves, large umbels of waxy, 
flesh-colored flowers in clusters about four inches to 
flve inches across. A fine thing for shady porches. 
Should not be planted in the sun. 4" pots, $1.00; 
6" pots, $2.00 and $2.50. 
HOMAIiANTHUS populifolious (Australia) 
Small evergreen tree, large dark green leaves shaped 
like a poplar, which turn rich glowing red when cold 
weather comes. Valuable for autumn tints. 50c and 
$1.50. 
HYMBNOSFOBUM flavum (Australia) 
Makes a tall, slender, shapely evergreen tree, covered 
in spring and summer with clusters of tubular, yellow, 
fragrant flowers. Full sun, good soil and water. 75c 
and $2.00. 
HYBBANGBAS 
We grow many varieties of these showy shade-loving 
plants in all sizes. Gallons (according to variety), 35c 
up; 5 gallons (according to variety), $1.25 up. 
HYFBBICUM calycinum (Aaron’s Beard) 
Low, woody evergreen to one foot; large yellow flowers 
in the spring. Likes partial shade and good, moist soil. 
40c. 
HYFBBICUM moserianum (The Gold Flower) 
Grows to about two feet high in a low, compact mound 
with golden flowers almost all through the summer; 
likes partial shade and plenty of moisture. 40c and 
$1.50. 
HYFBBICUM quarterianium (Giant St. John’s Wort) 
An improved variety of the St. John’s Wort, grow’ing 
to eight or nine feet and with very large golden 
flowers. Sun or shade, any soil, water. This is quite 
new. 75c. 
INGA pulcherrima (Mexico) “Flame Bush” 
Very feathery pinnate foliage, makes in time a large 
spreading evergreen shrub, in spring and summer and 
often in winter a sheet of vivid scarlet fluffy heads of 
flowers shaped like a pom-pom, an unusually beautiful 
shrub. Rare. Sun or partial shade, any soil, moisture. 
75c and $2.00 to $3.00. 
JACABANDA mimosaefolia (South America) 
Half evergreen tree to 40 feet, fern-like foliage and 
in the spring the entire tree is a mass of violet-blue 
tubular flowers borne in clusters; one of the hand¬ 
somest flowering trees grown in Southern California. 
50c and $1.50. 
JACQUBMONTIA coerulea (Mexico) “Blue of Heaven” 
Twining vine, small greyish-green foliage, covered all 
summer with a profusion of sky - blue convolvulus 
flowers about the size of a quarter. A rare and beauti¬ 
ful climbing plant. Highly recommended. Full sun, 
light soil. 4" pots, 75c; 6" pots, $1.50. 
JASMINUM azoricum (Azores) “Canary Jessamine” 
Evergreen twiner, very dark green handsome small 
foliage, waxy pure white flowers which are intensely 
fragrant. One of the best of the whole family. Sun or 
partial shade, good soil, moisture. Scarce. $1.00 and 
$2.50. 
JASMINUM gracillimum (Borneo) “Finwheel Jasmine” 
Evergreen climber. Pure white flowers, fragrant. A 
very fine Jasmine. GOc and $1.50. 
JASMINUM grandiflorum (India) “Spanish Jessamine” 
Tall, slender-arching stems as a shrub, or may be used 
as a semi-climber with a support. Has fragrant white 
flowers summer into winter: stands considerable heat 
and some drought. 50c and $1.50. 
JASMINUM liqustrifolium (India) “Indian Jasmine” 
Compact bushy Jasmine with beautiful shining light 
green foliage and fragrant white flowers. Used as a 
shrub entirely. Sun or part shade. 60c and $1.50. 
