THEODORE PAYNE 

Tree Poppy 
*Dendromecon rigida, ‘‘Tree Poppy.” A beautiful shrub growing 
4 to 8 feet high with graceful gray green willow-like foliage and 
great quantities of bright yellow flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
The shrubs flower for a large portion of the year and are very 
saronte when in bloom. Grows on dry rocky slopes. Gallon cans, 
$1.00. 
Giant Rye Grass 
*Elymus condensatus, “Giant Rye Grass.” A tall growing orna- 
mental grass that is found growing on hillsides among the chap- 
arral, generally in locations where there is slight shade, and in the 
open aiong the coast. It forms large clumps, throwing up many 
tall stems with plume-like heads and is interesting for planting 
among shrubs. Gallon cans, 40c. 
Bush Sunflower 
*Encelia actonii, “Acton Bush Sunflower.” Forms a spreading 
bushy plant 3 to 5 feet high with gray green stems and foliage. 
Flowers large, clear rich yellow on long naked stems and very 
showy. Easy to grow and under cultivation the plants flower for 
a long time. The flowers are unsurpassed for cutting and last a 
long time in water. Gallon cans, 50c. 
*Encelia californica, “Bush Sunflower.’ An attractive plant of 
spreading habit, 2 to 4 feet in height. Seen on many banks and 
hillsides especially near the coast, blooming profusely in late winter 
and spring. Flowers somewhat resemble a single sunflower, bright 
yellow with dark brown centers. Excellent for cutting. A good 
subject for planting on dry banks. Under cultivation with water, 
the plants have a long season of bloom. Gallon, 40c. 
*Encelia farinosa, ‘“Incienso,” “Incense Plant.’”’ Forms a spread- 
ing broad topped bushy plant 8 to 5 feet high with gray foliage 
from which rise many naked stems topped with golden yellow 
coreopsis-like flowers. The whole bush seems to bloom simultane- 
ously and it is quite common to find plants with several hundred 
blossoms at one time. Grows on dry, rocky slopes. Gallon cans, 50c. 

Giant Buckwheat or St. Catharine’s Lace. (Eriogonum gigan- 
teum.) A striking plant which can be grown in any garden. 
Very decorative. 
Wild Buckwheat 
The wild buckwheats form a very interesting group of the native 
plants, growing as they do, in poor rocky or gravelly soil and bloom- 
ing profusely during the hottest portion of the year. They come 
along at a time when few other wild flowers are to be seen. They 
are excellent for use in covering dry banks and some of the species 
make good garden subjects. 
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