PH0T1NIA serrulata nova, CHINESE TOYON. H4 (VIII). The full story of this most 
excellent shrub was given in G. A. ’35. Since then it has become one of the most widely 
used shrubs in California. Differs from the old form in its more deeply toothed leaves, 
intense red color of new growth and the fact that it bears red berries here which the 
old form does not. Highly recommended for the Southeastern States where it should 
surely thrive. Balled 4-5 ft. $4.50, 3-4 ft. $3.50; 5 gal. can 3-4 ft. $2.50; gal. can 3-4 ft. 
$1.25, 2-3 ft. $1.00; pot grown 114-2 ft. 75c. 
*PIERIS japonica (Andromeda japonica). H5 (V-VI). This fine slow growing shrub 
starts blooming when only three or four inches tall. Flowers suggesting Lily of the Val¬ 
ley are borne in long drooping racemes or panicles. Prefers non-alkaline soil and shade 
in hot climates. Excellent for rock gardens. Pot grown 6-8 in. 60c. 
*PLAGIANTHUS divaricatus. H3-4. An interesting shrub from New Zealand with small 
leaves and very slender branches which interlace in a most unusual manner. Has not 
bloomed here but should have white flowers. Pot grown 114-2 ft. $1.00. 
PYRACANTHA formosana splendens, SPLENDID FIRETHORN. H3-4 (VIII). Pyra- 
cantha formosana is extremely variable in productiveness ranging all the way from 
plants which bear almost no berries to those which are heavily loaded. Many selected 
forms of the species have been named and distributed. We have tried them all and still 
think that this is the best of the lot. Berries are rich red and it would be simply impos¬ 
sible for any plant to be more prductive. 5 gal. can 4-5 ft. $2.00; gal. can 1^-2 ft. 85c; 
pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c; also top grafted Standards in 5 gal. cans about 6 ft. tall, heavily 
berried $3.50. 
PYRACANTHA -ogersiana aurantiaca, ROGERS ORANGE FIRETHORN. H4 (VIII). 
Berries are orange, not red, borne all along the slender long, willowy branches which, 
the second year, bear clear to the tips. This point makes this Firethom about the best 
of all berry bearing plants as a source of cut material for decoration. Flowers are 
white and borne so profusely that it would be worth planting as a good flowering shrub 
even if it never fruited at all. Cutting the berried branches is beneficial to the plant as 
this leaves the way clear for the new wood to bear in turn the following year. Complete¬ 
ly immune to pear blight. Grows rapidly and quickly makes a large shrub so should be 
given plenty of room. Balled 5-6 ft. $3.50; 5 gal. can 5-6 ft. $2.25; pot grown 3-4 ft. 75c, 
2-3 ft. 60c, iy 2 -2 ft. 50c. 
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RAPHIOLEPIS indica rosea, PINK INDIA-HAWTHORN. H4 (VIII). About twenty 
years ago in a lot of seedlings of R. indica we found one with pink flowers while all 
the others had white. During the intervening years it has become a very great favorite, 
particularly where a shrub is wanted that will not get “out of bounds” in a few years. 
Also is very pretty as a low “standard.” Foliage assumes beautiful bronzy winter tints; 
flowers are soft pink borne most profusely in clusters in spring and followed by blue 
berries. Will bloom from the time it is only three or four inches tall. Ranks among the 
best. Grafted low: balled 114-2 ft. $3.00, 15-18 in. $2.50; gal. can 12-15 in. $1.25, 8-12 in. 
$1.00; pot grown 8-12 in. 85c, 6-8 in. 75c. Standards, top grafted on 2% ft. stems $3.00, 
on 2 ft. stems $2.50. 
*SCHINUS dependens, PURPLE BERRIED PEPPERTREE. H3. Here is something 
new! Probably about as hardy and grows as rapidly as the common Peppertree, maybe 
faster. Branches quite drooping. Berries instead of being red are purple much like those 
of Callicarpa. Ought to be a useful addition to our rather short list of evergreen trees 
suitable for California. Pot grown 2-3 ft. 75c. 
*SCHIZOCENTRON elegans. H2. A useful little prostrate plant for rock gardens, etc. 
Flowers are shaped just like those of Pleroma but are smaller and bright rose colored. 
Pot grown 6-8 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 rich¬ 
ly fragrant. The female plants bear fine crop of orange-red berries. Would be used 
much more if its merits were better known. Balled 8-12 in. $1.50; gal. can 8-12 in. $1.25; 
pot grown 6-8 in. 75c, 4-6 in. 60c. 
SOPHORA tetraptera (Edwardsia grandiflora). H2-3. A handsome large shrub or small 
tree of erect growth but with more or less drooping branches. It bears rather dense 
clusters of large golden yellow flowers which are remotely papilionaceous. A really gor¬ 
geous sight when in bloom. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 60c. 
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