A. longifolia. (Sidney Golden Wattle) 
(S or T) Australia. Leaves long, glossy 
green; flowers yellow and borne in 
small spikes at the axil of every leaf; 
blooms February and March. Resistant 
to wind and ocean spray. Gal. cans, 4 
to 5 ft., 50c. 
A. longifolia var. floribunda. (Goss¬ 
amer V/attle) (T) Australia. A quick¬ 
growing tree of pendulous habit; leaves 
long and narrow; flowers light yellow; 
blooms constantly during the summer. 
Specially recommended for planting 
near salt water. Gal. cans, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
A. melanoxylon, (Black Acacia) (T) 
Australia. Of compact, pyramidal 
growth; popular as a street tree 
throughout California. Leaves oblong, 
flowers light yellow, borne in small 
heads at the axils of every leaf; blooms 
in February and March. 5-gaL cans, 6 
to 8 ft., $2.00; gal. cans, 5 to 6 ft., 60c; 3 
to 4 ft., 50c. 
A. podalyriaefolia. (Pearl Acacia) (T) 
Queensland. The earliest acacia, 
blooming in December and January. 
Large, fluffy sprays of fragrant golden 
flowers. Beautiful, nearly round, pearl- 
gray foliage. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
A. verticillata. (Star Acacia) (S or T) 
Tasmania. Bushy, spreading habit- 
leaves needle-like; flowers light yellow; 
blooms in March and April. May be 
used for hedges. Gal. cans, 2 to 3 ft., 
50c. 
ANDROMEDA 
Andromeda japonica. (Pieris japonica) 
(S) Japan. Low, compact, evergreen 
shrub with small, pointed elongated 
leaves. Young growth bronzy-red like 
a Nandina. Bears clusters of drooping 
white flowers in early spring. Plant in 
shade in acid soil. Balled, 12 to 15 ins., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
ARBUTUS 
Arbutus unedo. (Strawberry Tree) (S 
or T) South Europe and Ireland. A 
handsome shrub with dark green 
leaves; flowers white, appearing in au¬ 
tumn and winter when the red, straw¬ 
berry-like fruits are ripe. Balled, 18 to 
24 in., $2.00; gal. cans, 50c. 
Darwin's Barberry 
Berberis aarwini 
ASTER 
Aster fruticosa. (S) South Africa. Low- 
growing, evergreen shrub. Rosy mauve 
flowers about 1 inch across borne in 
profusion all along the slender, grace¬ 
ful stems. Will stand considerable cold. 
New and highly recommended. Gal. 
cans, 60c. 
AUCUBA 
Aucuba japonica. (S) Himalayas and 
Japan. Shrub of moderate size with 
large, glossy leaves; berries the size 
and shape of cranberries. Makes a 
beautiful potted plant for a shady loca¬ 
tion. Gal. cans, 60c. 
A. japonica variegata. (Gold Dust 
Plant) (S) Leaves covered with yellow 
dots. One of the best plants for a very 
shady location. Balled, 15 to 18 in., 
$1.50; gal. cans, 60c. 
AZALEA 
These popular shrubs should be 
planted in semi-shade and require acid 
soil. Mulching with peat or leaf mold is 
essential. Never use fertilizer contain¬ 
ing lime and do not cultivate close to 
the plants as the roots are very shallow. 
Azalea indica. This group is more sus¬ 
ceptible to frost injury than Azalea 
kurume, but will withstand tempera¬ 
tures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Blos¬ 
soms in March and April. Flowers are 
large and slightly fragrant. We recom¬ 
ment the following varieties: 
Mme. van der Cruyssen. (S) Semi¬ 
double, dark rose blooms borne in great 
abundance. Balled, 18 to 24 in., $5.00; 
12 to 14 in., $3.25. 
Pink Pearl. (S) A very lovely variety 
with semi-double flowers of delicate 
pink. Balled, 12 to 14 in., $3.25. 
Simon Mardner. (S) Very double 
blooms of bright rose. A very beauti¬ 
ful variety and a profuse bloomer. 
Balled, 12 to 14 in., $3.25. 
Vervaeneana. (S) Large, semi-double 
pink blossoms, heavily marked and 
Pink Pearl Azalea 
Azalea indica 
[ 21 ] 
dotted with golden-brown. A flower of 
great beauty. Balled, 12 to 14 in., $3.25. 
A. kurume. (S) Japan. These lovely 
azaleas have flowers smaller than those 
of the indica variety. They bloom very 
profusely and are quite hardy in most 
sections of California. We offer the fol¬ 
lowing varieties: 
Apple Blossom. A beautiful shade of 
pink, lighter at center. Glossy green 
foliage, 8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Arbutus. Rich pink blooms. 8-in. pots, 
$1.75. 
Chas. Encke. A dwarf variety with 
medium size flowers of dark salmon- 
pink striped with white; single. Balled, 
8 to 10 in., $1.50. 
Cherry Ripe. Light red, single blooms, 
8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Cho-Cho-San. Small, double, pink flow¬ 
ers. 10-in. pots, $3.50. 
Ecstasy. Fine, dark pink variety. 8-in. 
pots, $1.75. 
Hexe. A compact, dwarf sort; the dark 
crimson flowers completely cover the 
plant; semi-double. Balled, 12 to 14 in., 
$2.50; 8 to 10 in., $1.75. 
Hinodigiri. A charming dwarf type 
bearing single flowers of rosy-scarlet. 
A profuse bloomer and will grow in 
full sun near the coast. Useful for giv¬ 
ing color to rock gardens. Balled, 10x10 
in., $2.25. 
Peacock. Orchid pink. 10-in. pots, $3.50. 
Pink Perfection. Clear, light pink. 8-in. 
pots, $1.75. 
Rosy Morn. Dark carmine-pink blooms. 
8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Santoi. Light salmon pink; blooms in 
mid-season. 8-in. pots, $1.75. 
Assorted Specimen Azaleas. Large 
plants with a wealth of flower buds, 
various sizes and colors, established in 
tubs. $7.50 to $15.00 each. 
(See also Deciduous Azaleas on page 
17 ) 
Gold Dust Plant 
Aucuba japonica 
