EUCALYPTUS macrocarpa, ROSE OF THE DESERT. H3. It is hard to believe that 
a Eucalyptus could possibly bear red flowers five inches across but our specimen plant 
has done so all this past summer. Foliage intensely glaucous; growth extremely irregu¬ 
lar. Best grown as a bush or on an espalier. Sunset Magazine illustrated this in color 
on front cover a year or two ago with the result that all the stock in the state was at 
once sold. Plants offered are small, but perfectly able to give satisfactory results. Pot 
grown 6-8 in. $1.00. 
*EUCRYPHIA glutinosa (E. pinnatifolia). H4 (VII-VIII). It is a pleasure after several 
years of effort to be able finally to offer this beautiful Chilean shrub. It is one of the 
semi-evergreens; in cold climates its handsome pinnate foliage assumes autumnal tints 
and drops off but here it is practically evergreen. The large white almond scented 
flowers are formed like those of Hypericum and appear during summer. Will not toler¬ 
ate limey soils, requiring about as much natural or artificial acidity as for Azaleas and 
Rhododendrons. Pot grown 6-8 in. $1.25. 
*HEDERA helix conglomerata, BUNCHLEAF ENGLISH IVY. H5 (V). An interesting 
example of how widely plants can vary. It seems hard to believe that the rampant Eng¬ 
lish Ivy can have a very dwarf form like this with small, closely set, curly leaves and 
lying flat on the ground. Excellent for shaded rock gardens and a good pot plant when 
young. Pot grown 12-15 in. 60c. 
*LITSEA glauca. H3-4. This conforms to our idea of what a good evergreen tree should 
be. In a general way it suggests Camphor as it has green bark and leaves of about 
same size but more leathery, green above and very glaucous beneath. The new foliage 
presents a most striking contrast as it is deep buff covered with silky hairs. These 
qualities alone would make it a fine tree but it has the additional merit of bearing clus¬ 
ters of fruit the size and color of cranberries. Gal. can 3-4 ft. $1.75; pot grown l%-2 
ft. 75c. 
*MICHELIA compressa. H2-3? A tall evergreen tree related to Magnolia. Has very 
beautiful glossy green leaves. Flowers are yellow and fragrant, about one inch wide. 
Has not yet bloomed with us but we like its foliage and general appearance very much. 
Gal. can 3-4 ft. $1.75; pot grown l%-2 ft. 75c, I-IV 2 ft. 60c. 
*MYRTUS communis compacta, COMPACT MYRTLE. H3-4 (VIII). Though of recent 
introduction it has already attained wide popularity. Well described by its name. Habit 
practically globular. Makes a beautiful low hedge as well as a useful general garden 
shrub where something moderately small is needed. Gal. can 1-1% ft. 60c; pot grown 
12-15 in. 50c. 
OSMANTHUS aquifolium (O. ilicifolius), HOLLYLEAF OSMANTHUS. H4 (VI). The 
leaves of this compact slow growing shrub seem to be “more Holly-like than those of 
the Holly itself” for which it is often mistaken. It does not seem to be generally known 
that it blooms freely after becoming well established. Flowers are pure white with a 
rich, pleasing, spicy odor. Balled 2-3 ft. $2.25, l%-2 ft. $1.50, 1-1% ft. $1.25; pot grown 
8-12 in. 75c. 
OSMANTHUS aurantiacus, YELLOW SWEET-OLIVE. H3-4. For many years this 
plant was called Yellow Osmanthus fragrans. It blooms only for a period of about two 
months in late fall. The flowers are deep yellow, small but profusely borne and with a 
fragrance that is almost unbelievably rich and intense. Has been described in several 
previous issues, but we never tire of recommending such a delightful shrub. Balled 3-4 
ft. $3.00, 2-3 ft. $2.25; pot grown l%-2 ft. $1.00, 1-1% ft. 75c, 8-12 in. 60c. 
OSMANTHUS delavayi. H3-4. Our previous comment has been :“If we had to select 
a few shrubs at present little known in California but absolutely sure to become popu¬ 
lar, this would be among the first we would think of. It ‘has everything!' Compact habit, 
arching branches, small attractive foliage, and in the early spring has the largest and 
possibly the richest scented flowers of any of this genus, which, of course is noted for 
fragrance. W. J. Bean, the famous English authority says:. ‘One of the most beautiful 
white flowered evergreens. When in flower it is almost hidden by its own wealth of 
scented bloom.’ ” This shrub will bear out every claim made for it. Should be in every 
garden where it is hardy. Balled 1-1% ft. $2.00; gal. can 1-1% ft. $1.50; pot grown 
12-15 in. $1.25, 8-12 in. $1.00. 
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