THEODORE PAYNE 


Maguey 
*Agave deserti, “Maguey,” “Century Plant.” Interesting succulent 
found on the rocky slopes of the western edge of the Colorado 
Desert, forming large colonies. Leaves large, gray green. Gallon 
cans, 50c; Balled, $1.50. 
White Alder 
*Alnus rhombifolia, ‘““‘White Alder.” A very attractive deciduous 
tree, thriving best in a loose soil with a fair amount of moisture. 
If given room makes a well branched symmetrical tree providing 
delightful shade. Of rapid growth. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, 
S12 U6. 

A modest California Home landscaped with native trees and shrubs. 
Bush Snapdragon 
*Antirrhinum speciosum (Galvesia speciosa) “Bush Snapdragon.” 
A rare and beautiful shrub from Catalina and San Clemente Islands. 
Forms a much branched sprawling plant, ranging from 8 to 8 feet 
in height with rather small, opposite oblong leaves. Bright scarlet 
tubular flowers. Excellent for planting on banks near the coast. 
Plants on three estates in Santa Barbara have bloomed the entire 
year round. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Madrono 
Arbutus menziesii, ‘‘Madrono.”’ A particularly handsome tree with 
smooth red bark, large glossy green leaves and clusters of white 
urn-Shaped fragrant flowers. The orange red berries appear late in 
fall and are very attractive. Prefers a north exposure in rich soil 
and a fair amount of moisture but good drainage. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
Manzanita 
*Arctostaphylos glauca, “Giant Berried Manzanita.” An interesting 
shrub with crooked red-barked branches and handsome glaucous 
foliage. Particularly attractive in mid-winter when covered with 
clusters of white or pink urn-shaped flowers. Especially desirable 
for dry places. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
Arctostaphylos hookeri, “Creeping Manzanita.” Procumbent or low 
growing shrub, % to 2 feet high with small bright green, shining 
leaves. Plants often grow 6 feet across making a splendid ground 
cover. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
*Arctostaphylos manzanita, “Common Manzanita.” An erect or 
sometimes widely branched shrub 6 to 12 feet high and occasionally 
reaching a height of 20 feet or more. Reddish brown trunk and 
branches, smooth, green, leathery foliage. Flowers white or some- 
times tinged with pink appearing abundantly in winter or spring. 
A very handsome ‘shrub, especially suitable for dry locations, but 
will tolerate somei watering. Gallon cans, 75c. 
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