Evergreens 77 
RHODODENDRON—Rose Bay 
Rhododendrons should have partial shade and an acid 
soil and for best results should receive liberal appli- 
cations of peat or leaf mold. Mulch the top soil to 
conserve moisture and do not cultivate close to the 
plants as roots are very near surface. 
Balled plants; all the following well furnished with 
flowering buds. 
BLUSH PEARL. Pale pink. 12 to 18 inches, $5.00 each. 
BRITTANIA. Bright crimson red, 12 to 18 inches, $5.00. 
CYNTHIA. Rosy crimson. 12 to 15 inches, $4.50; 12 to 
18 inches, $5.00 each; 18 to 24 inches, $5.50. 
FASTUOSUM FLORE PLENA. Double mauve. 12 to 
15 inches, $5.00 each; 12 to 18 inches, $5.50 each. 
FRAGRANTISSIMUM (Himalayan R.). Large fragrant 
flowers, pale blush changing to pure white. Rather 
tall and open growth. 18 to 24 inches, $3.50 each. 
LORD ROBERTS. Dark red with black markings. 12 
to 15 inches, $5.00 each; 12 to 18 inches, $5.50 each. 
MRS. R. 8. HOLFORD. Rich salmon, 12 to 15 inches, 
$4.50 each; 12 to 18 inches, $5.00 each. 
PINK PEARL. Pure pink, 12 to 15 inches, $4.50 each; 
12 to 18 inches, $5.00 each. 
TAXUS—Yew 
BACCATA FASTIGIATA (Irish Yew)—A slow growing 
tree of dense, columnar habit; foliage is of the darkest 
hue; bears large red berries. Gal. containers, 50c each. 
Larger, 3 feet, $5.00 each. Balled, 5 to 6 feet, $7.50. 
BACCATA FASTIGIATA VARIEGATA (Golden Irish 
Yew)—The habit and form are the same as the green 

Pleroma variety with the exception of the foliage being of in- 
tense eee cate’ during the ppene see, ae 
- - lighter during the following seasons. Balled, ° eet, 
PLEROMA—Tibouchina $6.50 each; 4 to 5 feet, $7.50 each. 
MACRANTHUM (Glory Bush). 10 ft. An exotic shrub BACCATA PROCUMBENS (Prostrate English Yew). 
with rich royal purple flowers often 5 inches across. Compact and spreading form, with dark green foliage. 
The large velvety leaves add to the attractiveness of Balled, 15 to 18-inch spread, $1.25 each. 
this plant. Prune back severely after flowering to pro- d 
mote compactness, and to keep from becoming Strag- CHINENSIS (Chinese Yew). Black green, somewhat 
gly. Half hardy; protect from frost until established. coarse foliage; upright and compact. Balled, 15 to 18 
Gal. cans, 60c each. inches, $1.25 each. 
MISCELLANEOUS EVERGREENS 
HYPERICUM—St. John’s Wort LAVATERA olbia. 6 ft. A rapid growing shrub pearing 
calycinum. 1 ft. A low growing plant useful for ground single hollyhock-like flowers almost continuously. A 
cover. Flowers similar to H. moserianum. 25e each; very good flowering shrub. May be kept bushy by, cut- 
doz., $2.00. ting back severely during the winter. Gal. containers, 
moserianum (Gold Flower). 3 ft. A pretty low shrub 75¢e each. 
with light green foliage spreading 2 to 3 feet across, LEMON, MEYER (Chinese Dwarf Lemon). An interest- 
and large golden yellow flowers having long stamens ing subject with a wide range of adaptability. It is 
tipped with reddish anthers. Blooms all summer In equally fine as a tub specimen, in the open as a bushy 
sun or part shade. Gal. cans, 50c each. Larger, $1.00 tree, or planted close together to make a hedge. Large 
each. fragrant flowers add to its value as an ornamental, and 
KALMIOPSIS leachiana. Neat compact bush, dark green the fruits are excellent for all uses. Hardy almost any- 
foliage and pink flowers from May to the end of July. where in California. $1.25 each. 
Slightly acid or neutral soil. Pot grown plants, $1.50 LEONOTIS leonurus (Lion’s Tail). 6 ft. Orange colored 
each. hairy flowers, borne in whorls around the branches 
LAGUNARIA patersonii. Tall shrub or small tree with during summer and fall. Plants are improved by cut- 
long thick green leaves, gray beneath, and bearing ting back every year or SO. Gal. cans, 40c each. 
waxy pale rose flowers, 2% inches across, in early sum- LIBOCEDRUS decurrens (Incense Cedar). One of the 
mer. Semi-hardy. Gal. containers, 50c each. finest of native California trees. Deep green foliage 
ILLICIUM anisatum (I. religiosum). Small tree or shrub similar to Arbor Vitae, and tall narrow pyramidal 
with aromatic leaves about 3 inches long and greenish habit. Gal. cans, 75¢c each. 
yellow flowers. Hardy, Gal. containers, 75c each. MAGNOLIA grandiflora. 30 ft. The large leathery leaves 
LAUREL, ENGLISH (Prunus laurocerasus). 5-8 ft. A are brilliant green; flowers are pure waxy white, of 
fine evergreen, with broad, shining leaves, producing immense size, and very fragrant. Gal. cans, 75c each. 
creamy white flowers followed by purple berries. Gal. Larger, 4 to 5 feet, $2.50 each. 
cans, 60¢ each. MAHONIA aquifolium (Oregon Grape). 3-6 ft. Erect 
LAURUS nobilis (Sweet Bay). An erect growing shrub shrub with glossy holly-like leaves, small yellow flow- 
with aromatic dull green leaves. Does well in tubs in ers in spring, and blue berries through the summer. 
exposed positions. Gal. cans, 75¢e each. Does best in rich soil with partial shade and plenty 
LAUREL, PORTUGAL (Prunus lusitanica). Similar to of moisture. Gal. containers, 50c each. 
English Laurel but slower growing, with the foliage MELALEUCA nesophila (Pink Bottle Brush): s6nft A 
darker and glossier. A splendid dense foliage plant, rapid growing erect shrub with lance-shaped_ leaves. 
and makes a beautiful trimmed hedge. Sun or partial The lavender-rose flowers are borne at the end of the 
shade. Gal. containers, 60c each. branches. Gal. cans, 40c each. 
