Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
EUCALYPTUS 
FICIFOLIA (Scarlet-Flowering Gum). 25 ft. A beautiful sort. 
Flowers large and normally crimson or scarlet, but vary 
considerably. Thick leathery leaves; hardy only in warmer 
sections. Gallons, 80c each. 
GLOBULUS (Blue Gum). 150 ft. Rapid growing tree widely 
planted in California for windbreaks and fuel. Gal. cans, 
50c. 
SIDEROXYLON ROSEA (Red Ironbark). An ornamental tree 
of moderate growth with long, narrow foliage. The deep 
pink flowers are borne in profusion in the winter. Gallon 
cans, 65c each. 
EUGENIA 
MYRTIFOLIA. 6 to 10 ft. Excellent shrub of tall, compact 
growth which can be trimmed to any desired height. Fol¬ 
iage glossy green with a ruddy hue on the new growth; 
cream-colored flowers followed by edible violet-colored 
berries. Will not endure severe frosts. Gallon cans, 60c 
each. 5-gallon size trimmed for pyramid, $3.00 each. 
SMITHII (Lilli-pilli Tree). 15 ft. The growth and foliage 
somewhat resemble the variety Hookeri, and the plant is 
covered during the winter with lavender berries. It makes 
a large tree, or excellent tub specimen. Gallon cans, 85c 
each. 
UNIFLORA (Surinam Cherry). 6 ft. Beautiful glossy foliage, 
with large edible crimson berries. It is somewhat spreading 
in habit but stands trimming, and does well in tubs. Gal. 
cans, 80c each. 
EUONYMUS —Spindle Bush 
JAPONICUS ALBO-MARGINATUS (White Euonymus). 6 ft. 
The leaves have a narrow margin of white, and the stems 
are more stiff and erect than the type. Gallons cans, 
60c GRch 
JAPONICUS AUREO-MARGINATUS (Golden Euonymus). 
4 ft. Of dwarf compact growth. Leaves deep yellow 
toward the edges, blotched in the center with light and 
dark green. Does not sport back to the green type. Gal¬ 
lon cans, 50c each. Balled, 1 to IMj feet, $1.25 each. 
JAPONICUS MICRO PH YLLUS (Small Leaved Euonymus). 
2 ft. Dwarf and compact with small dark green serrated 
foliage. Fine for low hedges and borders. Gallon cans, 
50c each. 
JAPONICUS VIRIDI-VARIEGATUS (Due d’Anjou). 5 ft. 
Bright green leaves variegated with yellow and green. 
Balled, 2 to 2% feet, $1.00 each. 
Erica Melanthera 
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GENISTA —Broom 
HIS PANIC A (Spanish Broom). 10 ft. An upright-growing 
shrub. Flowers yellow, produced very freely in the spring 
and summer, on long, pendulous, round leafless branches. 
Gallon cans, 50c each. 
MONOSPERMA (Bridal Veil Broom). 10 ft. A graceful 
shrub with silvery branches and sparse foliage; growth 
very drooping. White flowers borne in long drooping 
racemes. Gallon cans, 75c each. 
See Cytisus for other Brooms. 
HAKEA 
Hakeas are particularly valuable for planting in situations 
along the seashore. 
LAURINA (Sea Urchin). 15 ft. Large, somewhat erect 
shrub that will stand the adverse conditions to be found 
on the coast. The crimson and gold flowers of this varietv 
are outstanding. The plant is very resistant to drought. 
Gallon cans, 60c each. 
SALIGNA. 8 ft. A dense shrub with light green, willow- 
like leaves, and small white flowers. Makes a fine large 
hedge. Does very well in light soils. Gallon cans, 60c each. 
SPECIOSA. Foliage and habit give this plant the appear¬ 
ance of a conifer. The small white flowers appear in the 
crotches of the limbs like bits of cotton. Gal. cans, 50c 
eabh. 
SUAVEOLENS. 10 ft. Large erect shrub with light green 
prickly leaves suggesting a pine. Makes a good hedge and 
is drought resistant. Has fluffy white flowers in fall or 
winter. Gallon cans, 60c each. 
These plants require a good rich soil and partial shade. 
They can be grown as a bush or trained along a fence or 
side of a house; very profuse bloomers. 
4-inch pots; protect from frost until established. 
OTHER EVERGREENS 
ELE AGNUS —Oleaster 
PUNGENS VARIEGATA. 5 ft. A fine spreading shrub with 
large wavy margined foliage, smooth above, silky be¬ 
neath, and margined creamy white. Gal. cans, 75c each. 
PUNGENS MACULATA (Golden Leaf). Similar to above 
except that the leaves are blotched with gold. Gal. cans, 
85c each. 
ESCALLONIA 
BERTERIANA (E. pulverulenta var. glabra). 5 ft. Dark 
green, shining foliage, and myriads of white, bell-shaped 
flowers. Gal. cans, 50c each. 
EXONIENSIS. 10 ft. Of upright growth and clean habit. 
The large flowers are white, tipped and tinted pink. 
Gal. cans, 50c each. 
GLASNIVENENSIS (Apple Blossom Escallonia). Dark pink 
flowers and glossy foliage; compact. Gal. cans, 65c each. 
ROSEA. 10-12 ft. Foliage round, rough, and serrated; 
flowers pink. Gal. cans, 50c each. 
RUBRA (Macrantha). 5 ft. Dark green shining foliage; 
compact growth. Flowers deep red; free bloomer. Gal. 
cans, 50c each. 
FEIJOA SELLOWI AN A (Pineapple Guava). A good plant 
for ornamental purposes as well as for the deep green 
edible fruit. Leaves are glossy dark green, and the flowers 
white with red stamens. Gal. cans, 75c each. 
FREMONTIA MEXICANA (Flannel Bush). 10 ft. A 
splendid native flowering shrub with small fig-like, gray- 
green leaves. Produces satiny orange yellow flowers 2 to 3 
inches across. Prefers a dry sunny situation. Gal. cans, 
$1.00 each. 
GARDENIA VEITCHI (Cape Jasmine). 2-4 ft. A small 
shrub of slow growth with dark green glossy leaves, and 
fine white waxy flowers of considerable fragrance. Needs 
a moist acid soil and good drainage. Light shade and over¬ 
head sprinkling are desirable. Gal. cans, 85c each. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Silk Oak) 100 ft. Rapid growing 
tree for all parts of California. Stands moisture, but is 
best under drier conditions; head back to strengthen, and 
may be pruned. Fern-like foliage, and trusses of bright 
orange flowers. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
GREVILLEA ROS M A RI N I FO LI A. 3-4 ft. A low growing, 
grayish-green shrub with racemes of pink and white flow¬ 
ers throughout the year. Gal. cans, 65c each. 
HELIANTHEMUM OCYMOIDES (Spanish Sun Rose). 3 ft. 
Gray-green foliage, and bright yellow flowers having a 
maroon blotch on the base of each petal. Gal. cans, 50c 
each. 
HETEROCENTRON ROSEUM. 2 ft. A dwarf shrubby plant 
for the lath house, or protected place in the garden in 
shade. Rose colored flowers in the fall and winter. Very 
tender. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
