THEODORE PAYNE 


California Holly—Toyon 
One of the most beautiful and useful of the native shrubs. De- 
sirable the year round for its handsome foliage; in the spring and 
early summer for its large clusters of white flowers and in the 
fall and winter for its attractive red berries. Planted as single 
specimens or in groups it is a cheerful object the year round. HEasy 
to grow, will thrive with very little water if necessary and will 
stand ordinary garden culture quite well. Can also be grown into 
tree form and makes an excellent small tree for parkway planting. 
Also known as Christmas Berry. 
*Photinia arbutifolia, ‘‘California Holly.” The ordinary type 
found all over the state. Gallon cans, 50c. 
*Photinia arbutifolia macrocarpa, “Catalina Holly.” Found on 
the islands. Has much larger berries in larger clusters than the 
preceding and the most desirable type to plant. Gallon cans, 60c; 
5 gallon cans, $1.75 
Tideland Spruce 
Picea sitchensis, “Tideland Spruce,” “Sitka Spruce.” ‘Tall, hand- 
some tree with wide spreading rigid branches, drooping branchlets 
and rich green foliage. The trunk of the tree is a beautiful reddish 
brown. Found near the ocean in Mendocino County and from there 
northward to Alaska. In Southern California it should be given a 
north exposure. 5 gallon cans, $2.50 to $3.50. 
Chaparral Pea 
Pickeringia montana, “Chaparral Pea.” A dense _ intricately 
branched, spiny shrub growing to a height of 3 to 8 feet with small 
dark green foliage. The large pea-shaped flowers are produced near 
the ends of the branchlets and are deep rose-color or purple. Grows 
4 ee rocky places and makes a splendid bank cover. Gallon cans, 
$1.00. 
Pine 
There are about 20 kinds of pines native to California. The Mon- 
terey Pine, the Torrey Pine and the Bishop Pine are coastal species. 
The others occur in the mountains at various altitudes. Thus it will 
be seen there are native pines suited to practically all conditions. 
*Pinus attenuata, ‘“‘Knob-Cone Pine.” Small tree of rather broad 
compact growth when young. Rich bright green foliage; especially 
good for dry locations. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
Pinus coulteri, ‘Big Cone Pine.” “Coulter Pine.” A beautiful tree 
of perfect proportions being full and compact in growth with round- 
ish pointed head and thick gray green foliage. Excellent for drv 
locations but of rather slow growth. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon 
cans, $1.75. 
*Pinus muricata, “Bishop Fine.’ Of broad compact growth when 
young but becoming tall and flat topped with age. A very beautiful 
tree with rich deep green foliage; especially good near the coast. 
Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
*Pinus monophylla, “One Leaf Pine.” <A very handsome low 
growing pine of compact habit especially desirable for its rich 
glaucous foliage. The needles come one in a place and are 1% tu 
z inches long. Gallon cans, 50c. 
*Pinus parryana, “Parry’s Nut Pine.” A small tree from 15 to 30 
feet high with rounded top and short needles from 1 to 1% inches 
long of a glaucous shade. A very handsome tree. Gallon cans, 50c. 
Pinus radiata, “Monterey Pine.’ The fastest growing of all the 
pines. A very handsome tree with abundant rich green foliage. 
Planted more than any other species of pine, especially good near 
the coast. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.50. 
*Pinus sabiniana, “Digger Pine,’ “Sabin Nut Pine.” A rapid grow- 
ing tree and the best pine for hot dry locations. Beautiful long 
drooping silvery green foliage. Quite distinct in appearance from 
other pines. In typical specimens the trunk has a habit of parting 
into several erect branches forming a broom-like top. Gallon cans, 
50e2 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
*Pinus torreyana, “Torrey Pine.” Usually a rather small tree of 
loose branching habit with long gray green foliage. Found on the 
bluffs at Del Mar in San Diego County and especially recommended 
for coast planting but will also thrive in the interior. »Under culti- 
vation the trees are of very rapid growth sometimes growing into 
quite large trees. Gallon cans, 50c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. Large 
boxed specimens, $7.50 to $20.00. 
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