PSORALEA. The South African Blue Brooms are quite interesting. We offer three 
species. They all have blue, pea-shaped flowers, but their growth, foliage, etc., are 
entirely distinct. 
P. aphylla. H2. Leafless with green branches. Pot grown 2-3 ft. 60c, I-IV 2 ft. 50c. 
*P. pinnata. Hl-2. Fine feathery foliage. Pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c, 1-1% ft. 50c. 
P. spicata. H2. Loose growing; leaves small and few. Pot grown 2-3 ft. 60c, 114-2 
ft. 50c. 
*PYRACANTHA atalantoides. H4-5 (VII?). After observing this for 3 or 4 years we 
have decided that it is a desirable addition to other Pyracanthas and amply distinct. 
What we like best is the tall stout erect branches well furnished with stiff laterals 
carrying a mass of very deep red berries. It is grand for cutting and being a strong- 
grower making a large shrub it won’t mind it. Pot grown 2-3 ft. 60c. 
*PYRACANTHA sp. Variegated Firethorn. We don’t know to what species this be¬ 
longs but it is a very striking thing. Pretty enough in the summer with its small neat 
leaves freely marked with silver, it is outstanding during winter when the entire plant 
becomes very ruddy. We don’t know yet about its berries but it doesn’t need any to be 
very attractive. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 75c. 
*RHAMNUS alaternus variegata, VARIEGATED ITALIAN BUCKTHORN. H4 (VII- 
VIII). This can claim the distinction of having about the brightest looking variegated 
foliage of any of our garden shrubs. Grows vigorously, doesn’t mind being cut back, so 
will furnish plenty of attractive material for decoration. Balled 3-4 ft. $2.50; gal. can 
2-3 ft. 75c; pot grown 8-12 in. 50c. 
SKIMMIA japonica. H4 (VIII). A dwarf, slow-growing Japanese plant which requires 
both shade and acid soil. The male plants have attractive white flowers which are richly 
fragrant. The female plants bear fine crop of orange-red berries. Balled 6-8 in. $1.00; 
pot grown 6-8 in. 75c. 
RHODODENDRON. We carry a large assortment of the finest named varieties in a 
wide range of sizes. Prices for plants well supplied with flower buds are from $3.00 
to $15.00 each. Particulars on request or see the stock here. 
VIBURNUM burkwoodi, BURKWOOD VIBURNUM. H5. We said last season that this 
was probably the most valuable novelty in flowering shrubs that has appeared for years. 
It was recently originated in England (where it took high awards) as the outcome of a 
cross between the well-known deciduous Viburnum carlesi and the little-known ever¬ 
green Viburnum utile. The result is a fast growing, very hardy semi-evergreen shrub 
bearing flowers as fragrant as V. carlesi, but in far larger heads up to four inches broad 
and containing as many as 250 individual flowers. These are pinkish in the bud, but 
open white, and appear about a month earlier than those of V. carlesi. Foliage is rich, 
glossy green, which turns purplish bronze with winter weather. Some of the lower 
leaves assume vividly brilliant red and yellow autumnal tints. We believe that this is 
sure to become one of America’s most popular shrubs. Prof. L. G. Chadwick of Ohio 
stated recently: “I am convinced that Viburnum burkwoodi will become an outstanding 
favorite as soon as it is better known.” Not only fully hardy on the Pacific Coast but 
also in all but the very severest climates in this country as evidenced by the following: 
“Horticulture” recently reported that it has survived winters in Southern Ontario. 
“American Nurseryman” says it recently stood a severe winter in Painesville, Ohio. 
A. M. R. H. S. Balled 3-4 ft. $3.50, 2%-3 ft. $3.00, 2-2% ft. $2.50; gal. can 1-1% ft. 
$1.75; pot grown 1-1% ft. $1.50, 8-12 in. $1.25. 
XYLOSMA senticosum. H3. Last year we said under Myroxylon senticosum: “This 
plant is doubtless masquerading under a false name and is probably some species of 
Xylosma. Anyway it is a beautiful thing and has remarkably attractive glossy foliage. 
It can be trained in almost any form: as a bush, hedge plant, low climber or espalier 
fashion and is equally good for any of these purposes. It is said to bear an abundance 
of small dark red fruits, but has not bloomed with us in three years we have had it.” 
Name is now correct and while it still hasn’t bloomed it is well worth while for foliage 
alone. Balled l%-2 ft. $1.50; gal. can 1-1% ft. 75c; pot grown 8-12 in. 50c. 
