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The Blue Book of Gardening 
LAUROCERASUS officinalis (English Laur¬ 
el). Heavy, dense shrub growing 6 to 8 
ft., very large, smooth, dark green leaves; 
trims well. Entirely hardy, moderately 
slow growth. Used for heavy hedges, 
solid specimens or tub plants 
Balled, 18 in., $1.50; 2-3 ft., $2.50 to 
$3.50. 
Laurocerasus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel). 
Dense, compact, slow, reaching 4 ft. in 
6 years. Dark green foliage with red 
leaf stems. Very hardy, high class shrub. 
Pots, 12-16 in., 50c to 85c. 
Balled, 15 in., $1.50; 2 ft., $3.00. 
•MAHONIA (Berberis) aquifolia (Oregon 
Grape). Dense, low, spreading shrub, 
beautiful holly-like foliage, glossy green, 
bluish-purple and bronze, moderate 
growth, 3 to 5 ft., exceedingly hardy; 
blossoms yellow racemes, March to May, 
followed by blue grape-like berries. Fine 
for low shrubberies, mass planting, indi¬ 
vidual specimens or groups, equally good 
in shade or sun. 
Cans, 75c; 15 in., $1.00; 18 in., bushy, 
$1.50; 24 in., $2.00; 30-36 in., $3.00. 
MELALEUCA (Bottle Brushes). Hardy 
Australian shrubs, all fast growers and 
drought resistant, splendid for large shrub¬ 
bery, wide variations in foliage, flowers 
and form of growth. Mostly slender 
stems, shape often improved by pruning. 
Should be largely planted in dry hot 
locations, but equally hardy on the sea 
coast. 
armillaris (alba). Flowers white, 3 in. 
spikes, long, slender, needle-like foliage, 
light green, slender, upright, graceful 
growth, 15 ft. 
Cans, 50c. 
acuminata. Resembles armillaris, foliage 
shorter and darker, flower spike larger. 
Same prices. 
ericifolia. Very slender growth 10 to 12 ft., 
minute short leaves, bushy habit, small 
creamy spikes. 
Cans, 50c. 
decussata. Similar to ericifolia but foliage 
more dense and bluish green, gracefully 
drooping habit Flower spikes lavender. 
Same prices. 
hyp ericifolia. Oval flat leaves, fast upright 
growth, not well formed. Orange-scarlet 
flowers in good sized spikes usually on 
the inside of the bush. Somewhat tender 
for fr03t. 
Cans, 50c. 
MEUHLENBECKIA PLATYCLADA. One 
of the hardiest of shrubs. The stems some¬ 
times called leaves, are flat, giving the 
plant a peculiar appearance. 5-inch pot 
plants, 50c each; large size, $1.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 80 feet. 
One of the finest of American evergreen 
trees. The leaves are thick, bright green 
and rusty on the under side. Flowers 
large, waxy white and fragrant. In 5 gal. 
cans, 4 to 5 feet high, $2.00 each. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS (Common Myrtle). 
Handsome shrub of rather compact growth, 
with small, glossy green, aromatic leaves. 
Bears quantities of small, white, fragrant 
flowers. Valuable either for single plants 
or for a hedge. In 1 gal. cans, 50c each. 
MELIA AZEDARACH UMBRACULIFOR- 
MIS (Texas Umbrella Tree). A well known 
deciduous tree. The branches are erect and 
in a manner radiating from the trunk and 
with drooping foliage, give it the appear¬ 
ance of a gigantic umbrella. It is a hand¬ 
some shade tree and will stand a great 
amount of heat. Bare roots, 4 to 6 feet, 
$1.00 each. 
NANDINA DOMESTICA (Japanese Nan- 
dina). A very small shrub growing about 
5 feet, but increasing by new stalks coming 
up from the root. The leaves are com¬ 
pound, divided into many small leaflets, a 
very graceful, rich red when young, dark 
green at maturity but taking on beautiful 
coppery tones in winter. Flowers white in 
upright panicles followed by quantities of 
bright scarlet berries. This shrub thrives 
remarkably well in California, growing in 
full sun, shade or partial shade. It also 
makes a splendid pot or tub plant. In gal. 
cans, 50c each. 
Oleander 
OLEANDER. A well known and favorite 
shrub. Double pink and double white. In 
gal. cans, 50c each. 
PLUMBAGO Capensis. Reclining or semi¬ 
climbing shrub, very drought and pest 
resistant, sun loving, blooming contin¬ 
uously with large sky blue flower clusters 
covering entire plant. Easily frosted but 
grows readily from the old roots. Fine 
for porch screens, fences and banks, also 
for massing for color, where winters are 
not cold. 
Pots and cans, 1 ft, 30c; 18 in., 50c; 
2 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.50 to $2.00. 
c. alba. White variety, exactly same except 
color. Same prices. 
POMEGRANATE (Dwarf Everblooming) 
(Punica sempervirens granatum). Small 
branching shrub 2 or 3 ft high, small 
glossy foliage and small bright scarlet 
flowers appearing freely all over the bush, 
and blooming continuously unless stopped 
by cold weather. Very little injured by 
frost but occasionally defoliated. Small 
glossy red fruit, very attractive, edible 
but scarcely palatable. Fine for pot plant, 
blooming in winter if kept warm and 
sunny. 
Pots, 50c. 
MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus Coronarius- 
Syringa). A vigorous sbrub with large 
handsome foliage and with creamy white 
showy flowers in terminal racemes or solitary 
on short branches. Flowers very fragrant 
with odor of the orange blossom, hence the 
name. Well adapted for shrubberies and will 
thrive in any well drained soil even under 
trees. 3 ft., 1 gal. cans, 50c each. 
POLY GALA dalmaisiana. Everblooming 
shrub, entirely hardy, round form 4 to 6 
ft. Purple pea-shaped flowers, almost 
constantly in bloom. 
Pots and cans, 75c. 
PRUNUS cerasus Caroliniana and ♦integri- 
folia. Both frequently used as shrubs and 
make beautiful specimens, bright glossy 
foliage, good shape and very hardy. 
•ilicifolia (California Wild Cherry). Dense 
shrub or small round tree, with small, 
glossy, prickly, curved leaves resembling 
holly. Exceedingly hardy, and frost proof, 
thriving in dryest places without irriga¬ 
tion. Slow growing. Makes fine hedges, 
groups or single specimens. 
Pots and cans, 75c. 
PINUS CANARIENSIS (Blue Pine). 80 feet. 
A beautiful tree with long pendant needles 
of a glaucous blue color. It is of rapid 
growth, stands drought well and is one of 
the best pines for Southern California. It 
has the peculiarity of sprouting from the 
stump when curled down or even burned 
off, which is a valuable feature in the re¬ 
foresting of our mountains. In gal. cans, 
2 to 3 ft., 50c each. Balled, 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50 each. 
POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA (Los An 
geles Christmas Flower). I gal. cans,, 5Cc 
each. 
RHAMNUS (California Coffee Tree). Avery 
hardy shrub with oval elliptic, smooth, 
shining green leaves. Very small greenish 
flowers disposed on short racemes. 12 inches 
high, 6 inch pots, 50c each. 
SPIRAEA REEVESI (Bridal Wreath). 50c 
each. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum Opulus). Blooms 
abundantly in Southern California. Strong 
plants, $1.00 each. 
STREPTOSOLEN JAMESONI. The Yellow 
Heliotrope. A very useful garden shrub 
producing masses of showy yellow flowers. 
5-inch pot, 50c each. 
VERONICA. A showy free blooming plant. 
Succeeds in any good garden soil in a 
sunny location. Leaves a glossy green. 
The violet blue and the amaranth red va¬ 
rieties. 1 gal. cans, 50c each. 
RAPHIOLEPIS ovata (Japonica). Dense, 
compact, dwarf shrub, 2)4 to 4 ft; round, 
thick, very dark leaves. Flowers white, 
with red anthers, in terminal clusters, fol¬ 
lowed by blue grape-like berries. Fine 
low-growing plant, absolutely hardy. 
Pots and cans, 8-10 in., 30c; 12-16 in., 
50c. 
Balled, 15 in., $1.50. 
RHUS INTERGRIFOLIA. Native Califor¬ 
nia shrub, heavy glossy leaves. 
STREPTOSOLON Jamesoni. Bright colored, 
free flowering shrub of graceful, arching 
habit, flowers orange-yellow, in large 
masses, resemble Lantana at a distance, 
but are bell-shaped and prettier. Frosts 
about same as Lantana, and grows rapidly 
to 6 to 8 ft. Loves sunshine. 
Pots, cans, 8-12 in., 30c; 15-18 in., 50c; 
24 in., $1.00. 
PITTOSPORUM. These are among our 
hardiest and most desirable shrubs, long 
lived and usually attaining large size. 
Principally foliage plants, yet some have 
a very fragrant though not showy blos¬ 
som. Compact habit, various forms, quick 
and vigorous growth and few enemies; 
deservedly much planted for landscape 
work. 
Crassifolium. Soft silvery gTey, grows 4-6 
ft., sometimes frosts. 
Cans, 50c. 
Eugenoides. Erect, symmetrical growth, to 
15 ft. Long, narrow, yellowish green 
leaves with wavy margins covering the 
plant well to the ground. Slender black 
twigs. New foliage bronzy. Somewhat 
susceptible to frost, more successful in 
cooler localities than hot interiors. Makes 
a good hedge and fine trimmed specimen. 
Pots, cans, 50c; 2 ft., 75c. Field 
grown, bushy, 18-28 in., $1.50-$2.50. 
Phillyraeoides Rhombifolium. Resembles 
Weeping Willow in habit. 
Tenuifolium (nigricans). Resembles preced¬ 
ing, foliage more oval, and not undulate; 
somewhat hardier in hot situations; makes 
a small tree in congenial locations. Occa¬ 
sionally affected by black scale. A very 
desirable species. Same price as euge¬ 
noides. 
Tobira. Spreading, massive from ground up, 
round leaves, very dark, glossy and attrac¬ 
tive, terminating as rosettes at end of 
branches, where fragrant flowers appear in 
spring. Exceedingly hardy, standing both 
frost and heat, drought resistant, and 
seldom troubled by enemies. Long lived 
and much used for massing also for indi¬ 
vidual heavy specimens. 
Pots and cans, 50c. 
Balled, 18 in., $1.50; 24 in., $2.50; 30 
in., $3.00. 
Tobira variegatum. Same as above, but 
foliage gray-green, attractively marked 
with clear white. Equally as satisfactory 
as the green and much used. Stock rather 
scarce. 
Potted, 50c. 
Balled, 18 in., $2.50. 
Undulatum. The largest and fastest growing 
species, with largest leaves, medium green 
