Evergreen Flowering Shrubs 
Rare Oriental 
Spring Blooming Magnolias 
(See Above Photo) 
Among the most beautiful flowering trees 
in the world. These deciduous magnolias 
bloom in the spring before the foliage 
appears. Most of them are perfectly hardy 
throughout the United States. 
Magnolia macrophylla —A round headed 
tree to 25 feet. Young growth wooly. 
Leaves very large oval to oblong from 18 
inches to 3 feet in length. Flowering with 
unfolding of leaves, flowers cup shaped. 
Creamy white very fragrant 10 to 12 inches 
across, petals purplish at base. Petals 
reflexed. Rose colored fruit in fall. A most 
unusual tree and very striking in its beauty. 
$2.00 each. Prepaid. 
Magnolia Kobus —A fast growing tree to 
30 feet. Leaves 6 inches long. Flowering 
before leaves. Flowers 5 inches in diameter 
lily shaped white petals 6 to 9. A very 
beautiful deciduous flowering tree. Flowers 
fragrant, 30 to 36 inches high. $1.50. 
Magnolia Rustica Rubra —New introduc¬ 
tion to America. Extra large cup shaped 
flowers of dark reddish purple. Small 
tree. $2.00 each. Prepaid. 
A Hardy Flowering Eucalyptus 
Eucalyptus Rosea —A very beautiful deep 
pink flowering variety growing to height 
of 30 feet. Recommended for valley 
conditions because of ability to withstand 
temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahren¬ 
heit without damage. $1.00 each in gallon 
cans. 3 feet. Not prepaid. Flowers 
produced in large clusters. 
Orchid Tree 
Bauhinia Purpurea —“Orchid Tree.” Small 
evergreen tree producing in greatest pro¬ 
fusion flowers from 3 to 5 inches across. 
Colors vary from light to rich purple shaded 
with many tones. Should be planted in a 
southern exposure for best results. Strong 
young plants. Prepaid. 75c each. 
Scarlet Oak 
Quercus Rubra —Red Oak. Beautiful 
stately tree assuming rich autumn color. 
50c each. Small trees 4-5 feet, $1.75 each. 
Magnolia Liliflora -Lily Magnolia. Flow¬ 
ers, 4 to 5 inches long—purple outside and 
lavender within. Blooms remain cupped 
similar to a tulip in form. 24-30 inch, at 
$1.00. Very hardy. 
Magnolia Stellata —(Star Magnolia)— 
Small, spreading tree that blooms very 
early. Very fragrant pinkish white flowers 
that are 3 inches in diameter. These flower 
masses are most beautiful on this very rare 
Chinese magnolia. 15 to 18 inches. $1.00 
prepaid. 
Magnolia Stellata Rosea —A very rare 
form of the above. Flowers shaded rose. 
24 inches, at $3.00 each. 
Magnolia Soulangeana Alexandrina—- 
Small tree with large 8 inch blooms of deep¬ 
est rose. $1.00 each, prepaid. 
Magnolia Glauca—Sweet Bay —A small 
evergreen tree. Flowers 3 inches in dia¬ 
meter appearing with the leaves. Very 
fragrant. 3-foot trees $2.25 each. 
Magnolia Lennei —Large flower, attaining 
diameter of 8 inches. Petals broad and 
rounded. Color-outside deep crimson and 
inside nearly white. Unusually fragrant. 
Blooms ten days later than Soulangeana. 
Leaves 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. 
Plant in full sun or partial shade. 12 inches 
to 15 inches in height. $2.00 each prepaid. 
Magnolia Soulangeana Nigra —Pyramidal 
and very attractive tree (medium size). 
Very fragrant. Seven-inch flowers of dark 
purple that blooms recurrently from March 
to the end of the summer. $1.00 each, 
prepaid. 
Tulip Tree 
Liriodendron tulipfera (Tulip Tree)—A 
columnar or broadly pyramidal tree to 100 
feet high. Leaves broadly oval or saddle 
shaped, tip blunt and deeply notched. 
Flowers showy tulip or lily like 2)4 inches 
broad, white with an orange band at the 
base. A magnificent shade tree or lawn 
specimen 4 to 5 ft, $1.75. Prepaid. 
Ceonothus Impressus —A newly dis¬ 
covered species of this wonderful family. 
Small leaves of deep green handsomely 
marked with stipled leather appearance. 
Flowers of deep blue. One of the most 
attractive evergreens and certain to become 
very popular. $1.50 Gal cans (not prepaid); 
2}4 inch potted 8-12 inch high @ 50c. 
Cistus Purpureus —An excellent summer 
flowering evergreen shrub producing over 
several months mallow-pink ruffled flowers 
with centers of dark red. Prefers a semi-dry 
location with good drainage. 75c each. 
Hypericum Henryii —A splendid shrub 
for partial shade growing to 4 feet in height 
producing its 2 inch plooms of golden yellow 
through out the entire summer. Very 
hardy and one of the best of all sub-shrubs. 
75 cents gallon cans. Not prepaid. 15 to 
24 inches. 
RARE FLOWERING BROOM 
Cytissus purpureus —A dwarf shrub grow¬ 
ing to 18 inches and bearing attractive 
orchid flowers. New and decidedly different 
among brooms. 4 to 6 inches at 25 cents. 
Prepaid. 
Dianthus Gigantea —Evergreen shrub (5 
feet) producing over many months, lilac 
pink flowers of true Dianthus form. A very 
rare species and highly recommended, 
excellent for cutting. 50c each. 
Cytissus Newreyensis —A selected form 
of the Paradise Broom. Enormous flowers 
1 inch in diameter in rqd and yellow. Ever¬ 
green shrub to 5 feet. 75c each. 
Oleanders —Large fine bushy specimens in 
deep pink or red. 4 to 5 feet balled $1.50 
each. 10 or more $1.25 each, not prepaid. 
Ceonothus Jepsoni —One of the most 
beautiful of all dwarf evergreen flowering 
shrubs. Produces in spring very rich deep 
purple flowers in masses. Foliage unusually 
attractive, bright deep green. Form similar 
to that of holly. Plant in full sun in semi¬ 
dry location. $1.00 each. 
Leptospermum Rubra —A very unusual 
new shrub. Maximum height 5 feet. Com¬ 
pletely covered in spring with )4-inch 
blossoms of a rich ruby red color. An un¬ 
usually attractive evergreen. Branches 
arching and graceful. 15 to 18 inch establish¬ 
ed in gallon cans, $1.00, not prepaid; 
Gardenia “Mystery”— A selected form of 
the Cape Jasmine flowers much larger and 
adapted to outdoor culture. Easily grown, 
flowering all summer. By far the best of 
all gaidenias for garden use. 15-18 inches 
gal. cans at $1.00. Balled 18-24 inch at 
$2.50. Not prepaid. 
Carpenteria California —A very attractive 
native evergreen shrub, 6 feet high. Flowers 
pure white about 234 inches across with 
yellow anthers produced in large terminal 
clusters. Orange-blossom fragrance. One 
of California’s most beautiful shrubs. 50c 
each; larger at 75c each. 
Teucrium chamaedrys —A beautiful ever¬ 
green rock plant. Reaches a height of 12 
inches and is a bouquet of pink bloom all 
summer. Extremely hardy, holding its 
bright glossy green color in coldest weather. 
Foliage fragrant and will add beauty where- 
ever low blossoming plants are desired. 
Without peer as a rockery or border plant. 
Drought resistant. Shear after blossoming. 
6 to 8 inches at 25 cents. 
Berberis Darwinii —A splendid dwarf shrub 
to 30 inches; flowers of pure gold, produced 
over many months. Foliage holly like and 
highly colored in winter. Balled 8-10 inches 
at $1.00. 
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