appear in heavy masses of white clusers at the tips of every 
branch, at which time the shrub is almost bare of leaves, except 
a few which are colored in very brilliant reds, bronze, and 
yellows. These leaves hanq straight down along the stems, giving 
the plant a very odd, and yet highly colorful appearance. The 
shrub attains a height of about 8 feet and is a beautiful one to 
use for background planting, where a heavy mass of foliage is 
desired. Gal. 40c. 
Firethorn 
Pyracantha coccinea lalandi. One of the lower growing varieties 
of Pyracantha which has long been popular for hedge use, because 
with its extremely thorny branches it makes a barrer which is very 
discouraging for any one to attempt to pass. The foliage is almost 
a black green, which furnishes a beautiful background for the 
brilliant orange berries appearing in profusion in late fall. Gal. 35c; 
5-gal. $1.50. 
Pyracantha lalandi monrovia. This is a new development of 
the old-time Lalandi Firethorn and one which we consider quite 
an improvement on the original. It is a good tall growing variety 
and is well covered in late fall with heavy masses of orange 
berries. The foliage is a good dark green, making the shruo ex¬ 
cellent for background use. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Pyracantha rogeriana aurantiacum. This variety is one which 
produces lighter colored berries than do the majority, and is one 
which we feel to be well worth planting because it is a good 
vigorous grower, and is well covered with attractive foliage. The 
berries are a rather light orange and are produced in sufficient 
masses to make it a very attractive shrub during the fall. Gal. 35c; 
5-gal. $1.50. 
Pyracantha rosedale (Rosedale Firethorn). See outside back cover. 
Pyracantha yunnanensis (Yunnanen Firethorn). This variety, 
which was originally imported from the Province of Yunnan in 
China, is particularly desirable because of its odd habit of growth, 
as well as the good crop of brilliant berries which it produces. 
This variety is by nature extremely spreading and because of this 
characteristic makes a beautiful trimmed hedge. The spreading 
growth can be encouraged by pinching off the tip growth of an 
upright branch, which will cau c e the side branches to grow out 
almost horizontally, but with a slight droop. The fall berries are a 
very briliant red and large in size. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.25. 
Pyracantha yunnanensis garberi. This is a very fine variety 
which produces beautiful masses of brilliant berries. This is a 
comparatively low growing type with good, light green foliage 
borne on rugged branches. The berries which appear in heavy 
masses, are a very brilliant red and at the time of their ripening 
hang so heavily on the plant that you wonder how the stems can 
support them. Like all Pyracantha they will do their best when 
planted in full sun. Gal. 50c. 
Irulian Hawthorn 
Raphiolepis ovata. This will prove to be a highly satisfactory 
shrub where one wishes slow growth of not great height. The 
thick, leathery, dark green leaves give the shrub a good appear¬ 
ance the year around, and this attractive feature is enhanced by 
clusters of pinkish white flowers in the summer, which are fol¬ 
lowed by large, blue-black berries about the size of small grapes. 
The plant attains a height of 3 feet with a good liberal spread, 
and constantly presents a good solid mass of foliage. Gal. 35c; 
5-gal. $1.70. ^ // »» 
Variegated Coffee lierry 
Rhamnus alternifolia variegata. This splendid variation of our 
native chaparell makes a very good addition to the plants which 
may be used for tall background or screen uses. The foliage con¬ 
tains a whitish variegation in the leaves which give the plant a 
silvery appearance from a slight distance. The shrub grows into 
a much branched, heavily foliated plant to about ten foot height. 
1' i” extremely hardy and will do very well in full sun or partial 
shade. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Rosemary 
Rosmarinus officinalis. This herbaceous plant bos long been a 
necessity in any oldfashioned or kitchen garden, although the 
plant makes a very ornamental one along with its utility qualities. 
The foliage has a delightful aromatic fragrance, and the whole 
top of the plant will be thickly covered during the summer with 
small spikes of lavender flowers. The maximum height of the 
shrub is from 2 to 3 feet. Gal. 35c. 
Paraguay .Might Shade 
Solanum rantonetti. This free blooming shrub of the potato family 
is one which will give an abundance of bloom in your garden 
when planted in sunny location. The flowers, which appear all 
summer long, are a deep bluish-purple with a tinv bright vellcw 
center and about the size of a five cent piece. The shrub will 
attain a height of about 4 feet and grows in a rather loose, spread¬ 
ing habit. This is one shrub that will thrive on neglect because 
too much water or cultivation will cause it to produce leaf growth 
instead of flowers. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Australian Hlue Hell 
Sollya heterophylla. There are few shrubs that give us the dainty 
blue flowers and graceful foliage that does this one. This plant 
by nature is extremely hardy and will get along on a minimum 
of water and thrive in almost any type of soil. The glossy bright 
green, small leaves are borne on a thick mass of fine branches. 
Dainty, bell-shaped, light blue flowers are borne all through the 
shrub during the summer. This plant grows into a very spreading, 
compact shrub and as it gets older will send up climbing tendrils 
if given something to twine upon. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Spanish Broom 
Spartium junceum. There are few shrubs that will produce a 
more brilliant mass of color than does this Spanish Broom. The 
bright, canary yellow, sweet pea-like flowers about a half inch 
across, are borne in heavy masses on the stiff, erect, leafless stems, 
starting in early summer. This is a shrub that will thrive on con¬ 
sistent pruning to keep the new growth coming along, which is 
the best foundation for abundant flowers. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Yellow Oleander 
Thevetia nereifolia. Although this shrub is not a true Oleander 
it resembles that family of plants so closely that it is frequently 
mistaken for one. The foliage and flowers are very similar in 
appearance to the Oleander and the color of bloom is a good pale 
yellow. Inasmuch as there is no true Oleander with a yellow 
flower this beautiful shrub will take that place. Gal. 40c. 
Veronica (Speedwell) 
Veronica andersoni (Anderson Speedwell). This family of shrubs 
is one which enjoys a moist air and where it is used in the interior 
sections of Southern California will do much better in a sheltered 
spot. The shrub grows into a beautifully erect form with very leafy 
branches which put out terminal spikes of pale blue flowers during 
the early summer, that are about 4 inches long. This shrub will do 
better if it is pruned back every year or two. Gal. 35c. 
Veronica buxifolia (Boxleaf Speedwell). Purely a foliage plant. 
Very low and rambling. Excellent in rockeries. Small, round leaves 
set thickly on the crooked little branches and are of a grayish- 
green color. The flowers of this type are rather inconspicuous, but 
are white in color and borne in small terminal spikes. Gal. 35c. 
Veronica imperialis (Royal Speedwell). One of the best Veronicas 
from ornamental standpoint; showy reddish green foliage with 
brilliant royal purple flowers at tips of every branch. About 3 feet 
high and well covered with foliage. Gal. 35c. 
Snowball 
Viburnum japonica (Japanese Snowball). This is a very fine fo 
liage plant and is frequently mistaken for the English laurel 
because of its very rich green, massive foliage. The shrub will 
attain a height of from 8 to 10 feet and will stand a sunny loca¬ 
tion much better than will the English laurel. It may be trimmed as 
a hedge or will take on beautiful proportions when allowed to grow 
naturally. Gal. 40c, 5-gal. $1.50. 
Viburnum odoratismma (Fragrant Snowball). One of the best dual 
purpose shrubs we have to offer; a very fine foliage plant with 
heavy masses of rich green leaves; also produces fragrant clusters 
of white flowers during early summer. Grows 6 to 8 feet and will 
stand a sunny or shady location equally well, on moderate amount 
of water. Hard to beat for landscape foundation planting or in¬ 
formal shrub, screen. Gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Viburnum robusta. Comparatively new variety; particularly free 
of mildew and can therefore be used in shady locations. Similar to 
tinus variety in appearance but leaves are a good deal more 
round and somewhat more prolific. Because of this desirable char¬ 
acteristic an excellent shrub to use for medium-sized hedges or 
general landscape use. 1-gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Viburnum suspensum (Sandankqua). This shrub is becoming more 
and more popular for several well-founded reasons; develops a 
very solid mass of rich green foliage from ground to topmost 
branch; is hardy in all respects; will thrive in any climatic condi¬ 
tions in California; will require as little care as any plant we 
know of. Height 6 to 10 feet; a good screen planting that will be 
impossible to see through. Pinkish white flower clusters in winter. 
Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus). This was for many years a very 
popular foliage plant for landscape use, and is still a very satis 
factorv one because of its very deep, rich green foliage and the 
pinkish white flower clusters which appear abundantly all over 
the plant. The shrub grows in an erect bushy form to about 8 
feet and will do better in a sunny location. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
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