Ghas. C. Navlet Go 
1885-1939 
SHRUBS FOR COLOR AND FOLIAGE 
(Deciduous Street and Shade Trees, Page 24.) 
PRIVET Ligustrum. ES. 3 to 8 ft. 
ovalifolium (California Privet)—Decidedly the most 
utilitarian and satisfactory of plants for hedges and 
tall screens. Easily trimmed to maintain a beautiful 
evergreen hedge at any desired height. Bright, me¬ 
dium-size, disease and pest free fofiage. Bare roots, 
1 ft., 10 for 50c; 100 for $4.00. 
1- 1'/2 ft., 10 for 60c; 100 for $5.00. 
2- 3 ft., 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
*ovalifolium aurea marginata (Golden Privet) A type 
with heavy yellow variegations. Showy as an indi¬ 
vidual specimen among other shrubs, or for hedge 
purposes. Gallon can, IVz to 2 ft., 50c. 
PYRACANTHA (Burning Bush). ES. One of the most 
popular evergreens for home planting, affording 
great masses of brilliant red and orange berries in 
the Fall and Winter when the garden is devoid of 
color. 
crenulata—Growth compact, leaves long, narrow and 
glossy. Berries clear, bright red. Earliest to color. 
Gal. can, 1-2 ft., 40c; Balled, 2-3 ft., $1.50. 
formosana—Recent introduction and one of the best. 
Habit upright, foliage dark green. Berries large, 
deep red, and in very heavy clusters. Gal. can, IV 2 
to 2 ft., 50c. Field grown, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50. 
♦lalandi—A strong growing variety, making long 
shoots that can be trained against a wall if desired. 
Berries in clusters, orange yellow. Gal. can, I-H /2 
ft., 50c; Balled, 2-3 ft., $1.50. 
Rogersiana aurantiaca (Roger’s Orange Firethorn).—8 
ft. A new sort similar to P. crenulata yunnensis ex¬ 
cepting for its profuse glossy, golden orange berries, 
which remain on the plant in good condition for a 
long time. Gallon can, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
"■yunnanensis—A vigorous growing variety with bright 
glossy foliage and beautiful bright coral red berries 
in clusters. Gal. can, 1-1'/z ft-, 50c; Balled, bushy, 
3- 4 ft., $1.50. 
PYRACANTHA Duvali—(Patent applied for)—Bears 
spectacular clusters of giant, brilliantly colored, 
rich, red berries in greatest profusion. Growing 
habit of Formosiana. Claimed for it that birds 
bother it least of any. Gal. can, 12-15", $1.00. 
PRUNUS (Cherry). ES. 
"‘ilicifolia (California Wild Cherry) Leaves Holly-like 
and ideal for holiday decorations. Wonderfully ef¬ 
fective for hedges, masses or background planting. 
Gal. can, l * */2 to 2 ft., 50c; field grown, 6 to 8 ft., 
$5.00. 
integrifolia (Catalina Cherry) A native of Catalina 
Island. Foliage large, pointed and glossy deep green. 
Fine for hedges or singly. Gal. can, 1(4 to 2 ft., 50c; 
field grown, 6 to 8 ft., $5.00. 
RAPHIOLEPIS. ES. 
*ovata—Ornamental shrub with stout upright branches 
and dark green, lustrous foliage. Covered in Sum¬ 
mer with white flowers, followed by clusters of pur¬ 
ple berries in the Autumn. Gal. can, 8-10", 50c. 
RHAMNUS Buckthorn. ES. 
Alaternus argenteo-variegata—Variegated form with 
smaller yellow variegated leaves. Gal. can, I'/z to 2 
ft., 60c. 
californica (Calif. Wild Coffee) Fairly large shrub, 
leaves dark green, oblong, aromatic. Berries shaped 
like coffee, red turning to black. Gal. can, l '/2 to 2 
ft., 75c. 
RHODODENDRONS (See Page 13). 
♦ROSEMARINUS (Rosemary). ES. Small irregular 
shrub, foliage linear. Flowers lavender color. 
Thrives well in dry soil. 2 to 3 ft., gal. can, 50c. 
SCHINUS MOLLE (See Pepper Tree). 
SNOWBALL (See Viburnum) 
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SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos). DS. 
racemosus—Native shrub of spreading, arching 
growth, bearing small pink flowers and showy clus¬ 
ters of very large, clear white berries at ends of 
branches. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
vulgaris—Red fruited Snowberry, also known as the 
Indian Currant. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
SPIRAEA. DS. 
Van Houttei—Moderate sized bush. Flowers pure 
white. Branches arching and drooping. Heavy 
bloomer. Gal. can, 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
cantoniensis flore-pleno (Double Bridal Wreath) Same 
as above but with double flowers. Gal. can, 1 to 2 
ft., 50c. 
STERCULIA. T. 
acerifolia (Flame Tree)—Produces in early summer, 
large quantities of small cup-shaped blooms of rich 
red on scarlet stems. Large, shining, maple-like 
leaves. Gal. cans, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
diversifolia (Bottle Tree)—Evergreen shade tree for 
a dry spot. Bell-shaped flowers resembling Lily of 
Valley, of cream with wine centers. Interesting 
boat-like seed pods. Gal. cans, 4 to 5 ft., 50c. 
TAMARIX. DS. 
africana—A tall slender irregular shrub with feathery 
foliage and small delicate pink flowers. Gal. can, 
12" to 18", 50c. 
TOYON (See Photina) 
VERONICA. ES. 
Handsome dwarf shrubs, useful for grouping, bor¬ 
ders, foregrounds and massing at the base of build¬ 
ings. 
*buxifolia (Box Leaved Veronica)—Compact, dwarf; 
foliage small and glossy green; flowers in spikes one 
inch long and white. Gal. can, 6-8", 40c; Balled, 
I-H /2 ft., $1.00. 
decussata. S. Small compact, dark green foliage. Nu¬ 
merous dark blue flowers. Gal. can, IV 2 to 2 ft., 50c. 
imperialis—Compact shrub. Large, dark green foli¬ 
age, tinged with red. Flowers in spikes, purplish. 
Hardy and free blooming. Gal. can, 12-18", 40c. 
VIBURNUM (Snowball). DS. 
carlesi (The Fragrant Pink Viburnum) 4 ft.—Will be a 
great favorite. Dwarf and bushy, with grayish-green 
foliage. Exquisitely scented heads of delicate coral 
pink blooms which open to pearl white. Slight but 
not full shade; perfectly hardy; half evergreen. 1 to 
l '/2 ft., 75c. 
opulus sterile—Well-known shrub, bearing large, glob¬ 
ular clusters of white flowers during the Spring. 
Foliage colors brilliantly in Fall. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
rectangulum—A small shrub with bronze-green foliage 
and white flowers, followed by masses of red berries. 
10-15", 50c. 
WEIGELA. pS. 
Van Houttei—Upright and semi-spreading shrub. Does 
well in full sun or partial shade. Flowers rose-pink, 
borne freely. 2 to 2 V 2 ft., 60c. 
rosea—Flowers pink. 1 to 2 ft., 60c. 
veriegata—Dwarf, compact growers. Leaves variegat¬ 
ed and margined white. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
PERENNIAL GARDENS 
By. H. Stuart Ortloff 
Kinds and varieties of perennials for many different 
purposes are classified, with directions for selecting the 
desirable ones for any purpose. 92 pages, 18 illustra¬ 
tions. $1.25 
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