(The above picture is a reproduction from a painting) 
A NEW INTRODUCTION 
SCARLET WISTERIA TREE 
One of the most beautiful of all small deciduous trees from South Africa. Rarely 
exceeding six feet in height and in bloom practically all summer, the long weeping 
branches with fern-like foliage, are literally covered with drooping clusters of brilliant 
tango-red, pea-shaped blossoms. The clusters are similar to wisteria in shape, and 
average five inches in length. Very showy when in bloom. Perfectly hardy in any 
climate. An introduction that is both rare and beautiful. Small trees, 36-48 inch, 
$1.50 each. Larger trees 4 to 5 feet high, $2.00 each. All trees will bloom the first 
year. Prepaid. Flowers shaped like locust blooms. Plant in full sun and do not 
cultivate in summer. Good drainage. 
Evergreen Trees 
Magnolia Grandlflora —A selected form 
of the southern evergreen magnolia flower¬ 
ing while quite young. A splendid evergreen 
tree. 30-36 inch trees. $1.50 each. Not 
prepaid. Larger not prepaid 5-6 feet at 
$3.50. 
Tulip Tree 
Llrlodendron 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 inches 
broad, white with an orange band at the 
base. A magnificent shade tree or lawn 
specimen. 4 to 5 ft. $1.75. 30-36 inch at 
$1.00. Prepaid. 
Flowering Deciduous Shrubs 
Giant Fragrant Lilac —Flowers produced 
in masses on terminal racemes. Latter 
sometimes over 30 inches long. Single 
lavender flowers. Very fragrant and never 
fails to bloom each year. By far the finest 
of all lilac types for California conditions. 
Clusters of flowers about 4 inches in diameter 
at base tapering to a point at tipe. Height 
8 feet. Large $1.00 each. 
Ceratostlgma —Dwarf shrub (30 inch 
height) completely covered during the 
summer with vivid rich blue flowers. One 
of the most beautiful flowering shrubs known. 
Plant in part shade or full sun. 35c each. 
Prepaid. 
Rosa Xanthlna —A semi-double bright 
yellow flowered shrub rose. Height to 6 
feet. Very handsome and very worthy of 
trial by gardeners who desire masses of 
color. $1.00 each. Strong plants. 
Evergreen Flowering Shrubs 
Clstus 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 Henryll —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. 
NEW GENERIC HYBRID 
Fatstiedera —A very unusual hybrid be¬ 
tween an English Ivy and an Aralia (small 
tree) Large beautiful leaves that are colored 
in the winter months. A marvelous climber 
for pillars. Highly recommended. 15' 
plants @ $1.50 each. 
Hardy Evergreen Azalea 
Azalea hlnodeglra —Most easily grown of 
all evergreen Azaleas producing bright red 
blossoms in such profusion as to cover 
entire plant. Blooms last longer in good 
condition on plant than any other type of 
Azalea. Grows to 3 feet. Larger, balled 
12 to 15 inches $2.00; 4 inch pot at 75 cents. 
Not Prepaid. 
Cytlssus Newreyensls — A selected form 
of the Paradise Broom. Enormus flowers 
1 inch in diameter in red and yellow. Every- 
green shrub to 5 feet. 75c each. 
DWARF LANTANA 
New Dwarf Red Lantana —Bright red in 
color. A selected form. The brightest 
red of them all. 25c each; $2.00 per dozen. 
Does not exceed 28 inches in height. 
FOR SHADE 
Clerodendron fallax—Glory Bower or 
Cashmere Bouquet. A robust growing, all 
summer flowering shrub producing large 
hydrangea like heads of flowers over the 
entire summer. Flowers deep rose pink very 
fragrant. One of the best plants for flower¬ 
ing in shady places. Strong roots, $1.00 
each; medium at 75c each. Prepaid. 
Phlladelphus “Virginal” — Semi-double 
flowers. Pure white very fragrant. Blooms 
larger than any other variety. Blooms 
intermittently all summer. 2 to 3 feet, 75c 
Prepaid. 
Osmanthus aurantlca fragrans —A fine 
hardy evergreen shrub producing quantities 
fo deep gold flowers. Has extremely fine 
fragrance. Grows to height of six feet. 
Should be in the home garden as it blooms 
during the fall when most flowering shrubs 
are out of season. 30 inch plants at $1.50 
each. 
Wonder Plant 
Xerophyllum Tenax —Bear Grass. A 
most beautiful plant with beautiful grass¬ 
like foliage. (dark green). Has white flowers 
produced in racemes often 4 feet long on 
stems 6 feet high in early summer. Very 
fragrant. A plant in full bloom is an un¬ 
forgettable sight. Grow in partial shade with 
good drainage for best results. Evergreen. 
Belongs to the lily family. Balled plants 
12”-15' $1.50 each. One of the world’s most 
attractive and unusual flowering plants. 
Not prepaid. 
WM. H. HENDERSON EXPERIMENTAL GARDENS 
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