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(Mountain Mahogany continued) 
*Cercocarpus ledifolius, “High Mountain Mahogany.” Erect grow- 
ing shrub with reddish bark, small dark green oblong leathery 
leaves, pointed at both ends. Found on rocky slopes in the moun- 
tains from 4,000 to 9,000 feet elevation. A good foliage shrub. Gallon 
cans, 60c. 
Lawson Cypress 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, “Lawson Cypress,’ “Port Orford 
Cedar.” <A striking evergreen tree with straight shafts and nar- 
row pyramidal crown of drooping branches ending in flat, drooping 
compressed, fragrant foliage. Unsurpassed as a specimen tree on 
a cla wnweeGallonm cans ao0C-mDmS al LOMm GCAlS mebiewio. 
Desert Willow 
Chilopsis linearis, ‘‘Desert Willow.” A beautiful deciduous shrub 
or small tree belonging to the Bignonia family and found in many 
places on the desert. Of rather weeping habit, with narrow rich 
green foliage and large trumpet-shaped flowers, lilac streaked with 
yellow. Very attractive when in bloom, and quite easy to grow. 
Gallon cans, 50c. 

Island Buckwheat. (Eriogonum arborescens.) At entrance to 
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. A good subject for dry hanks 
and rock gardens. 
Wild Clematis 
*Clematis lasiantha, “Large Flowered Wild Clematis.” Very at- 
tractive deciduous vine with trifoliate leaves and large creamy 
white flowers that often measure 2% inches across. It presents a 
delightful appearance on hillsides, clambering over shrubs and sma!] 
trees, its large white flowers glistening in the sunlight. Gallon 
cans, 40c. 
Summer Holly 
Comarostaphylis diversifolia, “Summer Holly.” <A rare and beau- 
tiful shrub found on the islands off the coast of Southern California 
and also on the mainland in the Santa Monica Mountains. It some- 
what resembles the Arbutus unedo of our gardens in general ap- 
pearance. Leaves shining green with serrated edge; flowers urn- 
shaped, pinkish white, followed by large, drooping clusters of at- 
tractive dark red berries which appear in late summer. Gallon 
cans, $1.00; 5 gallon. cans, $2.50. 
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