THEODORE PAYNE 


Berberis pinnata, “California Barberry.” Small shrub of upright 
growth with rich vivid green, deeply toothed and prickly foliage. 
Dense clustered racemes of bright yellow flowers, followed by large 
blue berries. Especially desirable for its very attractive foliage. 
Does well in a shady place but will also stand sun. Will thrive in 
any garden. Gallon cans, 75c;*5 gallon cans, $2.00. 
*Berberis fremontii, “Desert Barberry.” Found on mountain slopes 
and flats bordering on the Mohave Desert. It forms an erect growing 
shrub usually with many stems from the base, attaining a height 
of from 4 to 12 feet and occasionally more. The small leathery 
leaves are pale gray-green or yellowish gray on both surfaces and 
furnished with sharp spines. The blossoms are bright yellow, pro- 
duced in short racemes, appearing from May to June and are fol- 
lowed by dull brown berries. A good subject for a hot dry place. 
Gallon cans, 75c. 
Brickellia 
*Brickellia californica, ‘“‘Brickellia.’”’ Throws up many stems from 
a Shrubby base, forming a bushy plant 2 to 3 feet high, with some- 
what triangular or slightly cordate leaves and many small insignifi- 
cant flowers. Not desirable for its appearance but for the delicious 
fragrance which it imparts to the air on summer evenings. One or 
two plants will perfume the whole garden. Gallon cans, 50c. 

Buckthorn Lilac. (Ceanothus megacarpus.) White flowers. The 
earliest species to bloom. Plentiful in the hills back of Holly- 
wood. One of the best shrubs for dry places. 
Sweet-Scented Shrub 
*Calycanthus occidentalis, ‘California Sweet-Scented Shrub,” 
“Spice Bush.” An unusual and distinctive deciduous shrub with 
large bright green leaves and chocolate brown flowers. Both flowers 
and leaves fragrant when crushed. Grows 5 to 10 feet high and does 
best in shade or partial shade with some moisture; adds a very 
decided note of interest to any shrubbery planting. Gallon cans, 
50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. Balled plants, large bushy specimens, 3 to 
4 feet, $3.50; 4 to 5 feet, $5.00. 
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