THEODORE PAYNE 
Ceanothus papillosus roweanus, ‘“‘Mount Tranquillon Lilac.” Low 
spreading shrub 1 to 3 feet high. Leaves narrow, dark green. Flow- 
ers rich bright blue, appearing from February to April. Named in 
honor of Mr. E. D. Rowe, of Santa Barbara, who discovered it grow- 
ing on Mount Tranquillon. One of the very best of the low growing 
kinds. Gallon cans, 75c. 
Ceanothus purpureus, “Hollyleaf Lilac.” Of low spreading habit, 
usually 2 to 8 feet high, and 5 or 6 feet across, with rigid, reddish 
brown branches. Leaves thick, rich dark glossy green, spiny toothed 
on the edge like minature holly. Flowers blue or lavender. Flowering 
period February to April. Very valuable as a ground cover shrub 
on account of its attractive foliage as well as for wealth of blos- 
soms. With a little pruning when young can be trained to form a 
dense cover not more than 1% or Z feet high. Requires good drain- 
age. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Ceanothus ramulosus, ‘“‘Lompoc Lilac.” Of spreading habit usu- 
ally 3 to 4 feet high with arching branches and deep green leathery 
leaves. Flowers lavender, produced in great profusion from Febru- 
ary to April. One of the best of the low growing species. Gallon 
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*Ceanothus rigidus, ‘“‘Monterey Lilac.” A rather low spreading 
shrub 2 to 4 feet high with arching branches and very small dark 
green leaves. Flowers bright blue, lavender or purple. Flowering 
period February to April. Requires a light, well drained soil. Gallon 
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*Ceanothus spinosus, “Red Heart Lilac.” Tall shrub 8 to 20 feet 
high. Bright green foliage and branches; slightly spiny. Light blue 
flowers in large trusses from February to April. Of rapid growth 
and one of the best for places where a large shrub is required. Not 
particular about kind of soil, will stand watering and severe prun- 
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, “California Lilac.” A large dense growing 
shrub 8 to 12 feet high with dark green foliage. The flowers are 
bright blue to deep blue, produced in great profusion from March 
to May. This was the first of the California Lilacs to be brought 
under cultivation and is one of the most valuable for general pur- 
poses. Very attractive as single specimens, in groups or for planting 
against a wall. Very easy to grow and will stand ordinary garden 
culture. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus griseus, “Seacliff Lilac.’”’ Similar to the pre- 
ceding but with larger, rounder leaves, and generally of lower and 
more spreading growth. The flowering period is from March to May 
and the blossoms are deep rich blue. A very desirable shrub thriving 
well under ordinary garden conditions. Gallon cans, 60c. 
*Ceanothus tomentosus olivaceus, ‘‘Ramona Lilac.” A medium 
sized shrub 4 to 8 feet high, with rather slender branches and 
reddish brown bark. Leaves olive green, tomentose on the under side. 
Flowers light to bright blue appearing from February to April. 
Found in San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. Gallon cans, 75c. 
*Ceanothus verrucosus, “Snowball Lilac.” A rather small, much 
branched shrub, becoming very dense and growing to a height of 3 
to 8 feet. Small dark green leaves and white flowers borne in long 
sprays. Flowering period January to March. Called Snowball Lilac 
because the bushes when in bloom are a veritable ball of white 
flowers. From the western part of San Diego County. Especially use- 
ful where a rather small compact shrub is required. Gallon cans, 60c. 
Button Bush 
*Cephalanthus occidentalis “Button Bush,’ “Button Willow.” A 
handsome deciduous shrub, 6 to 20 feet high, with bright green 
foliage and white, fragrant flowers in spherical heads resembling 
pincushions. Grows along streams and in wet places. Gallon cans, 
50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
Palo Verde 
*Cercidium torreyanum, “Palo Verde.” A beautiful deciduous tree 
of spreading habit, with bright green trunk and branches, small 
bipinnate leaves and a perfect shower of yellow flowers. Found at 
Palm Springs and many other places on the desert. Should be 
planted in a sandy soil. This is the true Palo Verde of the California 
deserts and must not be confused with the Parkinsonia aculeata, 
which has been planted at Palm Springs and many other places, but 
Sven is not a native of California. Gallon cans, 60c; 5 gallon cans, 
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