As usual our annual Lilac Show will be held at the 
nursery some time in April. We then exhibit not only a 
large general collection of the best named varieties but 
also a number of the latest European kinds and many of 
our own breeding still under test about which comment, 
favorable or unfavorable is appreciated. Come and help 
us judge them! At the same time we display tlowers of as 
many new, rare, and interesting trees, shrubs and vines 
as happen to be in bloom then. 
Dates will be arranged to include at least one Sun- 
day. Aside from this the nursery is closed Sundays 
throughout the year. 
All recipients of this booklet in the San Francisco 
Bay district will be notified of show dates by postcard. 
Upon request we will send the card to any address. 


The Book illustrated at left is by 
tar the most complete work on 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs at pres- 
ent available. The new Second 
Edition was published in June 
1940. It contains nearly 1000 
pages and every item is rated for 
hardiness as far as Zone 8. We 
can supply this book at publish- 
ers price $10.50 (plus sales tax). 




For Zones 9 and 10 an excellent reference book is ''Ornamental 
Plants for Subtropical Regions'' by Roland S. Hoyt, 4105 Palmetto 
Way, San Diego, Calif. This is profusely illustrated and descriptions 
are accurate. It also covers perennials and material of that nature. 
This book may be obtained direct from the author, price $3.00 (plus 
sales tax and postage) or may be ordered through us. 
We think that the best two books on the newer and rarer trees 
and shrubs are Volume Ill of ''Bean's Trees & Shrubs Hardy in The 
British Isles'' and, still more up to date, ''Ornamental Flowering Trees 
and Shrubs", by many experts, being the report of the Conference 
on this material held by the Royal Horticultural Society in London, 
spring 1938. There is a copy in Library of Calif. Hort. Society. 

