*GREYIA sutherlandi, (9!4). A large shrub or small tree from South Africa of rather irregular 
growth. Flowers are borne in spikes about six or eight inches long and three or four inches 
through. They are crimson carrying long stamens with reddish purple anthers. This was exhib- 
ited in bloom by Golden Gate Park at the Oakland Show in Spring 1938 where it attracted a 
great deal of attention. Pot grown 4-6 in. 60c. 
*JASMINUM parkeri, (7). This miniature shrub probably won't get over a foot tall. Dainty is 
the word for it. The deep green leaves and leaflets are very small, growth rounded and decidedly 
compact; flowers bright yellow and plenty of them. Any rock garden that has this can be proud! 
Pot grown 3-4 in. 60c. 
KALMIOPSIS leachiana, (7). Recently discovered in the mountains of Southern Oregon. Grows 
about 15 in. tall and requires the same culture as Azaleas. The rosy flowers somewhat resembling 
miniature Kalmias are borne in erect racemes, while the foliage is about like that of Azalea hino- 
degiri. Extremely precocious, starting to bloom when only three or four inches tall! Will prob- 
ably make a fine pot plant as well as a garden ornament. At present extremely scarce. Plants of- 
fered will mostly bloom this spring. 2 yr. selected grade $1.00, 2 yr. usual grade 75c. 
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium fl. pl. DOUBLE PINK TEA-TREE, (914). This recent new- 
comer from New Zealand has plenty of merit. It keeps to medium size, has slender branches 
with dainty foliage and at almost any time from early winter on, bears a profusion of small, very 
double, pink flowers like miniature roses. Probably does not like lime and if it shows a tendency 
to become yellowish, would doubtless be benefited by small applications of sulphate of iron. Best 
in full sun and does not like much water. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 60c. 
MELALEUCA lIateritia, ROBIN RED BREAST BUSH, (9). Shrub attaining from six to ten ft. 
bearing vivid orange scarlet flowers in long bottle~brush-like spikes. The striking color is really 
very unusual and highly attractive. Closely related to the Callistemons. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 75c. 
MICHELIA compressa, (914). A tall evergreen tree related to Magnolia. Has very beautiful 
glossy green leaves. Flowers are yellow and fragrant, about one inch wide. Has not yet bloomed 
with us but we like its foliage and general appearance very much. May prefer the cooler coast 
climate to the hotter and drier interior. Gal. cans 4-5 ft. $1.50; pot grown 2-3 ft. 85c, 1-114 ft. 50c. 
NERIUM Com. Barthelemy, (9). We like this the best of the varieties we imported from France 
a few years back. Flowers are very large, up to three inches wide, double, and a rich bright red, 
occasionally streaked white. Balled 3-4 ft. $3.00, 2-3 ft. $2.50; pot grown 114-2 ft. 75c. 
*NERIUM Mrs. Swanson, (9). This is a provisional name for one we found here in San Jose 
recently and greatly admired for its charming color—a soft pastel peach pink. Semi-double, ten 
petals, ‘“hose-in-hose”’. Old flowers fall off instead of withering. Worth trying if you are in an 
Oleander climate and prefer soft color tints. Balled 2-3 ft. $2.25; pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c. 
*OSBECKIA crinita, (10). Has pink flowers formed exactly like those of Pleroma splendens but 
they are pink and smaller. Probably no hardier than Pleroma. Pot grown 1-114 ft. 60c. 
**OSMANTHUS hybridus, (8). We raised this hybrid, O. aquifolium x aurantiacus, in 1934 
and were at once greatly pleased by the remarkably handsome foliage but did not want to send 
it out until we could see what the flowers were like. The plants have now bloomed so we know 
they are large (for the genus), creamy yellow and very fragrant. It grows faster than either of 
its parents and should be considerably hardier than the beautiful O. aurantiacus. Pot grown 
114-2 ft. $1.00. 
OSMANTHUS delavayi, (7). Our previous comment has been: “If we had to select a few 
shrubs at present little known in California but absolutely sure to become popular, this would 
be among the first we would think of. It “has everything!” Compact habit, arching branches, 
small attractive foliage, and in the early spring has the largest and possibly the richest scented 
flowers of any of this genus, which, of course is noted for fragrance. W. J. Bean the famous 
English Authority says: ‘One of the most beautiful white flowered evergreens. When in flower 
it is almost hidden by its own wealth of scented bloom.’ ” This shrub will bear out every claim 
made for it. Should be in every garden where it is hardy. Balled 2-3 ft. $3.00, 114-2 ft. $2.25, 
1-114 ft. $1.75; pot rown 6-8 in. 75c. 
PHOTINIA arbutifolia chrysocarpa, (814). This was briefly described in Garden Aristocrats 
1938 as a Toyon (Christmas Berry, California Holly) with orange colored berries. Then we 
had only seedlings but now are offering only grafted plants which of course can be depended 
upon to bear true. Pot grown 3-4 ft. $1.00, 2-3 ft. 75c, 1-114 ft. 60c. 
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