Flax 
Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax). This is the commercial 
flax of New Zealand, although it is used entirely as an ornamental 
plant in this country, and one well worth having. The stiff, erect 
leaves coming from the center of the clump, stand about 5 feet 
from the ground, forming an exotic appearing plant suggestive of 
the tropics and very adaptable to Spanish architecture. The plant 
is very hardy and will do best where it can get a considerable 
amount of sunshine. Gal. 40c. 
Phormium tenax variegata (Variegated New Zealand Flax). The 
general habit of growth of this variety is practically identical with 
the plain green type, except that in this one the leaves are in¬ 
clined to droop a little more and the individual leaves are striped 
with a greenish-white variegation. The two types combine well 
when used together in landscape work. Gal. 35c. 
Holly 
Photinia arbutifolia (California Holly). Because state law prohibits 
the picking of California Holly where it grows in its native state, 
we advise everyone to have a few of this easily grown shrub in 
their own yard. The shrub itself makes a very ornamental ever¬ 
green plant and grows to a height of about 12 feet, producing 
large heavy clusters of red Holly berries, which will be ripe and 
in full color by Christmas. After this shrub is established in its 
new location you will find that it will produce more berries if it is 
given very little water. An abundance of water causes excessive 
leaf growth and a weakened plant which will not produce fruit. 
Gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Photinia serrulata (Chinese Photinia). Even if this beautiful 
shrub never produced any berries it would still be well worth 
planting because of the splendid foliage and brilliant coloring of 
the leaves during cold weather. However, this variety of Holly 
responds very well to our average yard conditions and will give 
an abundance of berries when given the same care that we give 
the other shrubs in our gardens. The berries which are produced 
at Christmas, hang in extremely heavy clusters of large, very 
brilliant red color. The foliage which covers the plant very heavily, 
has a beautiful sheen to the surface, and as soon as cold weather 
sets in will take on a considerable amount of autumn coloring. 
The shrub grows to about 12 feet tall and will stand sun or 
partial shade. We heartily recommend this plant for your garden. 
Gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Fittosporu in 
There have been many varieties of this family of beautiful 
shrubs imported to this country and almost without exception they 
have adapted themselves to our local conditions exceptionally 
well. They are primarily foliage plants, yet some types are noted 
for either their flowers or the beauty of their fruit. The habit of 
their various growths covers a wide range, so that one may have 
a Pittosporum in anything from a small shrub to a large tree. We 
have several varieties listed below which have proven themselves 
to be very successful for our locality: 
Pittosporum eugenioides. This is a tall, slender growing variety 
which is particularly noted for its very pale green leaves which 
are borne on almost black stems, which give the plant a very 
striking effect. Height is about 15 feet and very decidedly a sun 
lover. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Pittosporum nigricans. This variety grows into a shrub about 
10 feet tall with not a great deal of spread. The branches and 
foliage are very compact, the leaves being quite small and of 
about the same shade of coloring as the Olive tree. The extremely 
black stems of this variety give it its name. Gal. 35c. 
Pittosporum phillyraeoides. The best description for this beauti¬ 
ful variety is to say that it grows in the form of a miniature weep¬ 
ing willow. The delicate branches well covered with their slender 
willow-like leaves are extremely weeping, giving the plant a very 
graceful appearance. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Pittosporum rhombifolium. This is one of the better small trees 
and one which is particularly beautiful in the fall because of its 
heavy crop of bright orange berries borne in heavy clusters. This 
variety gets its name because the general shape of the leaves is 
that of a rhomboid. The tree grows to a height of about 15 feet. 
Gal. 40c. 
Pittosporum tobira. A low compact foliage plant to about five 
feet, producing a heavy crop of greenish-white flowers during the 
summer, which are slightly fragrant. The glossy, rich green 
foliage of this variety makes it always desirable. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. 
$1.50. 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Identical in growth to the pre 
ceding variety, except that the background color of this variety 
is a pale green with a white variegation, making this shrub ex¬ 
cellent for foliage contrast uses. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Pittosporum undulatum (Victorian Box). This variety has enjoyed 
years of popularity but is just coming into its own as a very satis¬ 
factory, large growing tree. The dense foliage and well shaped 
spreading top make this a tree well worth having in anyones 
yard. If used as a shrub be sure that it is planted in a place 
where it can have plenty of room for expansion. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. 
$1.50. 
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