Evergreen Trees and Shrubs 
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MYRTI.E —Mgrtus 
COMMUNIS 6 ft. An evergreen shrub with aromatic fol¬ 
iage, producing small fragrant white flowers throughout 
the summer. Gallon cans, 50c each. 
COMMUNIS MICRO PH YLLA. 4ft. Foliage exceptionally 
small and closely set; of spreading habit. Gallon cans, 
50c each. 
OLEANDER —Xeriutn 
Best suited for the warmer sections, where, if given plenty 
of water, it thrives to perfection. The flowers are produced 
very freely for a long period. 
SINGLE CHERRY RED—Gallon cans, 60c each. 
DOUBLE PINK—Gallon cans, 60c each. 
DOUBLE SALMON PINK—Gallon cans, 60c each. 
SEMI-DOUBLE WHITE—Gallons cans, 60c each. 
WHITE TREE ASTER 
OLEARIA STELLULATA. 3-4 ft. A new shrub with 
gray-green foliage, producing many daisy-like flow¬ 
ers on stems of cutting length. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
PHOTINIA 
ARBUTIFOLIA (Christmas or Toyon Berry). 10 ft. A native 
evergreen shrub loaded with brilliant red berries in the 
winter. Gallon cans, 65c each. 
SERRULATA NOVA. 10 ft. A handsome evergreen tree or 
shrub the foliage of which becomes very conspicuous m 
the autumn, when it assumes a reddish hue; flowers 
white, in large corymbs, produced in early spring. Gallon 
cans, 75c each. 
PICE A —Spruce 
EXCELSA (Norway Spruce)—A handsome tree of rapid 
growth; foliage in California is bright green; cones large. 
The branches become graceful and drooping with age. 
Balled, 2 to 3 feet, $3.00 each. Balled, 3 to 4 feet, $4.00 each. 
PINIJ S—Pine 
RADIATA—Monterey Pine)—The most desirable Pine for 
shade, and more extensively planted than any other var- 
riety in this State. Gallon cans, 2 feet, 60c each. 
PITTOSPORUM 
Very ornamental bright foliaged plants valuable for their 
great diversity of use. 
CRASSIFOLIUM (Karo Pittosporum). Large shrub of up¬ 
right growth with gray-green leaves. It is entirely un¬ 
affected by salt winds, and does well in a sandy soil. Has 
small chocolate-colored flowers. 60c each. 
HETEROPHYLLUM. 8 ft. Spreading shrub for bank plant¬ 
ing or rockery. Has very light, glossy green foliage with 
small yellow highly fragrant flowers; followed by black 
berries. Slow growing and quite resistant to drought. 
60c each. 
NIGRICANS (P. tenuifolium). 8 to 10 ft. A very handsome 
upright growing shrub with silvery light green leaves and 
black stems; a good hedge plant and very ornamental as 
an individual. Gallon cans, 50c each; prices of larger 
sizes on application. 
PHILLYRAEOIDES (Willow Pittosporum). 8-15 ft. A small 
tree or large shrub with weeping branches and leaves 
like a willow. The flowers are small and very fragrant. 
Does well in dry place. 75c each. 
RHOMBIFOLIUM (Queensland Pittosporum). 15 ft. An 
erect and full shrub or small tree with dark green, ser¬ 
rated, glossy leaves. The small white flowers are in clus¬ 
ters, followed by light yellow berries. A fine ornamental 
tree that should be used more. 60c each. 
TOBIRA (Japanese Pittosporum). 5 ft. One of the finest 
of the medium sized evergreen shrubs. It is a wide, 
spreading, dense, round headed shrub with deep, glossy, 
green foliage. Flowers in terminal clusters, pure white 
and fragrant. Gallon cans, 60c each. 
UNDULATUM (Victorian Box). 10 ft. A shrub or tree 
with deep, green, glossy, wavy margined leaves. Flowers 
yellowish-white, intensely fragrant, particularly at night. 
Gallon cans, 60c each. 
OTHER EVERGREEN'S 
HYMENOSPORUM FLAVUM. 25 ft. An open headed tree or 
large shrub with pale green foliage, and light yeUow 
honev-scented flowers. Useful as an accent plant. Gal. 
cans, 75c. each. 
HYPERICUM— St. John’s Wort 
CALYCINUM. 1 ft. A low growing plant useful for ground 
cover. Flowers similar to H. Moserianum. 25c each; doz., 
$ 2 . 00 ." , . . 
MOSERIANUM (Gold Flower). 3 ft. A pretty low shrub 
with light green foliage spreading 2 to 3 feet across, and 
large golden yellow flowers having long stamens tipped 
with reddish anthers. Blooms all summer in sun or part 
shade. Gal. cans, 50c each. 
I TEA ILICIFOLIA. 5 ft. This handsome shrub has glossy 
holly-like foliage, spreading out gracefully. The white 
flowers are in spikes and quite fragrant. Gal. cans, 7oc 
each. 
JACARANDA MIMOSAE FOLIA. 30 ft. A beautiful semi- 
deciduous, flowering tree; fern-like foliage with masses 
of light violet-blue flowers covering the entire tree in the 
spring. Recovers quickly from light freezes. Cal. cans. 
75c each. 
LAUREL, ENGLISH (Prunus laurocerasus). 5-8 ft. A fine 
evergreen, with broad, shining leaves, producing creamy 
white flowers followed by purple berries. Gal. cans, 60c 
each. 
LAURUS NOBILIS (Sweet Bay). An erect growing shrub 
with aromatic dull green leaves. Does well in tubs in ex¬ 
posed positions. Gal. cans, 75c each. 
LAVANDULA— Sweet Lavender 
DENTATA (French Lavender). Foliage soft gray, pin- 
nately toothed; flowers deep purple. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
VERA 3 ft. An old fashioned favorite with soft gray 
foliage, and fragrant lavender flowers on long stems. 
Gal. cans, 50c each. 
LEONOTIS LEONURUS (Lion’s Tail). 6 ft. Orange colored 
hairy flowers, borne in whorls around the branches during 
summer and fall. Plants are improved by cutting back 
every year or so. Gal. cans, 50c each. 
LEUCOTHOE CATESBAEI. 6 ft. Slender, spreading, arch¬ 
ing branches. Large, lustrous dark green leaves, and at¬ 
tractive white flower racemes. Balled, 12 to 15 inches, 
$1.75 each. 
MACKAYA BELLA. 4 ft. Rich green foliage, and lavender 
trumpet shaped flowers; fine for shady places. Gal. cans, 
60c each. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 30 ft. The large leathery 
leaves are brilliant green; flowers are pure waxy white, 
of immense size, and very fragrant. Gal. cans, 75c each, 
6 to 7 ft., $3.50 each. 
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM (Oregon Grape). 3-6 ft. Erect 
shrub with glossy holly-like leaves, small yellow flowers 
in spring, and blue berries through the summer. Does 
best in rich soil with partial shade and plenty of moisture. 
Balled, 1 to 1% ft., $1.25 each. 
MAHONIA I LI Cl FOLIUM COM PACTA. Dwarf variety with 
foliage similar to but lighter in color than the above. Gal. 
cans, 60c each. 
MELALEUCA NESOPHILA (Pink Bottle Brush). 6 ft. A 
rapid growing erect shrub with lance-shaped lea\es. The 
lavender-rose flowers are borne at the end of the branches. 
Gal. cans, 50c each. 
MYOPORUM LAETUM. 6-10 ft. A rapid growing foliage 
shrub or small tree with leathery leaves, and small pink 
flowers followed by rosy-purple berries. Is at its best 
subjected to cold fogs along the seashore. Gal. cans, bOc 
each. 
NANDINA DOMESTICA. 6 ft. A handsome shrub of mod¬ 
erate size and rather slow growth. The leaves are light 
green in summer, turning to a vivid red during the winter. 
The white flowers are followed by bright crimson berries. 
Gal. cans, 65c each. 
OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS (Sweet Olive). 5 ft Large, dark 
green foliage and small white, fragrant flowers in clusters. 
Gal. cans, 75c each. 
PAMPAS GRASS— Cortaderia 
ARGENTEA. 10 ft. The most widely cultivated variety, 
with large white feathery plumes. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
M. RENDLATERI. 10 ft. Plumes very light lavender, al¬ 
most pink. Gal. cans, 60c each. 
