Aster Fruticosa 
...... Small, shiny, bronzy- 
Abeha Granditiora. g ree n foliage covered 
with clusters of small fragrant pinkish white 
flowers. 40c. 
Arbutus Unedo (Strawberry Tree), i^g*^ 
foliage similar to California Holly. Pearly 
white flowers followed by clusters of brilliant 
red strawberry-like fruit. 50c. 
* . _ .. A shrubby aster from South 
Aster Fruticosa. Africa that appeals to every¬ 
one. Completely covered with sky blue flow¬ 
ers in early spring and flowering from six to 
eight weeks. Likes full sun and a well- 
drained soil. 50c. 
Gardenia Grandiflora. 
While not as large as 
the Mystery this va¬ 
riety blooms more profusely. Snow white in 
color. 50c ea. 
.. . One of the finest and 
Fremontia Mexicans. most beautiful of 
flowering shrubs. Actually is a small tree 
with small fig-like grayish green leaves. The 
plants break out in late winter and spring 
with a gorgeous profusion of exquisite 
flowers two to three inches across of a deep 
orange-yellow streaked with crimson. Gallon 
size, 60c each. 
Clstus Purpureus 
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NEW BUDDLEIAS 
Charming 
A glorious shrub bearing throughout the 
late summer and autumn elegant long 
sprays covered with lovely lavender- 
pink blooms. For September and October 
flowers we suggest pinching off the first 
flower spikes in July to aid in develop¬ 
ment of the side branches which will 
bring a greater abundance of flowers 
during the autumn months. Strong 
plants 50c each. 
Dubonnet 
A glorious color—a counterpart of the 
popular French wine Dubonnet and a 
shade now very popular in dress fabrics. 
Glows a true red in sunshine and under 
artificial light. Firm, cylindrical spikes 
closely set with lovely blooms. Of erect 
growth, strong stemmed, with large 
leathery foliage, and a good late summer 
cut flower. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 
Buddleia He de France. 
Gr loss y 
Eugenia Myrtifolia (Brush Cherry), green 
leaves, reddish on the new growth, white 
flowers and red berries. 50c. 
The newest of this 
popular species and 
gaining in favor every day. Perfectly 
shaped trusses of flowers of a very desirable 
shade of purple so much in demand. 50c. 
FUCHSIAS 
As shade-loving plants of easy culture 
nothing has surpassed the Fuchsia. Their 
winged bell-shaped flowers in contrasting 
or self colors so daintily borne are pro¬ 
duced in great profusion. 
Fuchsias—Bush Varieties 
DIAMENT. Scarlet sepals. Corolla white 
streaked with carmine; double. 
DISPLAY. Deep rosy pink. One of the 
best singles. 
JULES DA LOG E. Large double with red 
sepals and violet petals. 
LORD BYRON. Deep velvety purple and 
scarlet; single. 
LUSTRE IMPROVED. Creamy white and 
vermilion; single. 
MONSIEUR MOLIERE. Deep red and 
violet; double. 
NONPAREIL. Rich violet and waxy 
white; double. 
OTTO. Vivid violet blue and crimson; 
single. 
PHENOMENAL. Bright 
purple corolla; double. 
PINK PEARL. Semi-double, 
pink. 
PRIDE OF ORION. Scarlet sepals, corolla 
white streaked red; double. 
STORM KING. Double. White center, 
scarlet sepals. Very fine. 
35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
45c each, $4.00 dozen—Postpaid. 
Fuchsias—Trailing or Basket Varieties 
CASCADE. The finest of all basket va¬ 
rieties. Large single flowers of pink, sal¬ 
mon and cerise. 50c each, postpaid 60c 
each. 
COVENT GARDEN. Very showy single 
flowers of rich rose and white. 35c each, 
postpaid 45c each. 
MARINKA. Free bloomer. Large single 
flowers of vivid red. 35c each, postpaid 
45c each. 
scarlet sepals, 
Soft rosy 
- . ... ._ A new variety with 
Gardenia Mystery. blossoms measuring 
over four inches across. Flowers are in¬ 
tensely fragrant and look like a wax 
carving because of the thick petals. 
Easier to grow than any other Gardenia 
we know of. Plant where they are sub¬ 
ject to a few hours’ early morning sun. 
Strong plants in four-inch pots, 65c each. 
AZALEAS 
A favorite of every garden lover, bring¬ 
ing color into those shaded places in early 
spring when color is so lacking. Grow¬ 
ing from two to four feet high and, one 
might say, as much across and completely 
covered with flowers of marvelous shades 
of pink and red, depending upon the vari¬ 
ety selected. Easy of culture providing 
your soil is slightly acid. This can be ac¬ 
complished through the liberal use of peat 
in a well drained soil. Keep well watered 
at all times for best results. 
„ . * , Large deep lavender. 
Bells oi Arcady. single flowers that are 
extremely showy. 
Single cherry red flowers 
Cherry xiipe. borne in such a solid mass 
as to completely cover the plant. 
_, . , Bright cherry red. When 
Christmas Cheer. j n bloom will give a 
splash of color to your garden, 
former The name describes its brilliant 
" * bronze shading. Single. 
r , , 0 „ Bright rose pink. Double and 
Coral Bells. f ree flowering. 
u-j Rich orchid color, largest of all. 
Orchid. single. 
■o Single fluted cerise magenta 
nosy Morn, that fairly dazzles in the 
light. Very attractive. 
e_ , . An exquisite shade of creamy 
oantoi. light pink single flowers. 
Any of the above in four-inch pots, 
50c each. Postpaid, 60c each. 
One each of the above 8 varieties, $3.50. 
Postpaid, $4.25. 
Bouvardia Humboldtii. A low growing spread¬ 
ing shrub that produc¬ 
es clusters of tubular white flowers of exotic 
fragrance. Does best in partial shade. Rivals 
the Gardenia for corsages and much easier 
to grow. Also available in coral red, which 
is nonfragrant. Gallon containers, 60c each. 
i i • n -v.. j, A new and unusual 
Brunfelsia Flonbunda. S hrub producing freely 
many intensely fragrant blooms throughout 
a good part of the year. The flowers open 
to a deep mauve, fading with age through 
blue and lavender to white. Gallon con¬ 
tainers, 75c each. 
. T .. A pink flowered, low- 
cniroma ixuera. growing shrub hailing from 
South Africa. The pink flowers borne atop 
the silvery gray stems and foliage are a 
very pleasing combination that is causing 
quite a stir among plant lovers of California. 
50c. 
Chironia Ixlfera 
Cestrum Parqui (Night-Blooming Jasmine). 
Medium sized shrub, yellowish green leaves 
and stems, with clusters of cream-colored 
flowers, intensely fragrant at night. 40c. 
_ A marvelous rock rose 
Cistus Purpureus. that does so well in 
Southern California that one wonders why 
it is not in every garden. Three-inch flowers 
of rosy purple, the petals yellow at the base 
with a maroon blotch. Enjoys full sun. 50c. 
Cotoneaster Pannosa (Silverleaf). g° e en leaves” 
silvery underneath. White flowers followed 
by great masses of red berries. 40c. 
n .A new cotoneaster from 
Cotoneaster Pameyi. China Large clusters 
of brilliant red berries. Very striking. 50c. 
_ 0 , Those who want sweet 
Daphne Odora. scente d flowers get a 
superabundance of perfume when this 
plant blooms. Planted in well-drained 
soil in semi-shade it soon becomes one of 
the prized possessions of the garden. 75c. 
Diosma Alba (Breath of Heaven), bu^by" with 
feather-like foliage, very fragrant. Small 
white, star-shaped flowers. 50c. 
Diosma Pulchrum (Pink Diosma). very'* 1 similar 
in its requirements and habits to alba. 50c. 
Erica Melanthera (Heather), father. Covered 
from November to March with small rosy 
lavender flowers. 50c. 
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