SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS 
It takes something more than nesting birds, sulphur and molasses and spring fever to really make a 
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spring and that 
something” is the thrilling brightness of spring-flowering shrubs. They bring us a 
feeling that in spite of wars (and elections) it isn’t such a bad old world after all. 
Please note: Approximate height of shrubs usually follows description. 
FRAGRANT SWEET SHRUB 
Calycanthus floridus. Friends who spent their younger 
years in the East tell us they rolled a few of the fragrant 
chocolate-colored blossoms in their handkerchiefs on the 
way to school. Must have been quite an inspiration. The 
shrubs thrive and bloom satisfactorily here with plenty of 
moisture. A little shade will help, too. 4-5 ft. 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $1.70; gal. containers, 50c. 
SHOWY FLOWERING QUINCE 
The family enjoys a much more extended blooming season 
than other deciduous shrubs. Cool fall nights open the 
swelling buds along in October. Through winter a few 
bright flowers appear and then in January the plants present 
a dazzling display that continues through April. The plants 
are well clothed through summer with thick glossy foliage. 
Sun or part shade. 4-6 ft. 
Cydonia japonica grandiflora. Large cool white flowers in 
great abundance. Has larger leaves and grows more rapidly 
than other varieties. Balled, bushy 3-3% ft., $2.00; 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $1.70; gal. containers, 50c. 
Cydonia japonica rosea. Rosy pink blossoms 1% in. across 
will provide a heavy note of color for several months. Cut 
sprays of the buds will open indoors and make handsome 
decorations. Balled, bushy 2-2™% ft., $1.80; 5-gal. containers, 
$1.70; gal. containers, 40c. 
Cydonia sanguinea. The flowers of this variety are smaller 
than those of preceding varieties but what they lack in size 
they more than make up in the blazing quantities of their 
scarlet blossoms. Blooms heavily both fall and spring. Balled, 
bushy 2%-3 ft., $1.80; 5-gal. containers, $1.70; gal. contain- 
ers, 40c. See color illustration, page 17. 
THRIFTY DEUTZIA 
Deutzia candidissima. We’ve grown many varieties of Deut- 
zia but none to compare with this fast growing, free flowering 
variety. Short panicles of white bloom are sprinkled gener- 
ously over a spreading 6 ft. plant for many weeks. Well 
covered with soft green foliage through summer. Sun or 
part shade. 8 ft. 5-gal. containers, $1.70; gal. containers, 40c. 
GOLDEN BELLS 
Forsythia intermedia. Before any of the other shrubs have 
heard the call of Spring Forsythia has lined its many arching 
branches with swaying golden bells. Full sun. 6 ft. 5-gal. 
containers, $1.70; gal. containers, 50c. 
CREPE MYRTLE 
This phenomenal plant doesn’t get its blooming under way 
until late in July but when it does start it very often keeps 
up the good work until frost. Grows naturally as a shrub 
but may be trained into a handsome round-headed tree. 
Keep the plant moist through summer and early fall and 
you will be rewarded with many great panicles of fringed 
crepe paper-like flowers. 12-15 ft. 
Lagerstroemia indica. Dwarf Lavender. 8-10 ft. 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $1.70; gal. containers, 60c. 
Lagerstroemia indica. Dwarf Light Pink. 8-10 ft. 5-gal. 
containers, $1.70; gal. containers, 60c. 
Lagerstroemia indica alba. White. 5-gal. containers, $1.70; 
gal. containers, 50c. 
Lagerstroemia indica rosea. Pink. 5-gal. containers, $1.70; 
gal. containers, 40c; 15-gal. containers, $6.00. 
Lagerstroemia indica rubra. Red. 5-gal. containers, $1.70; 
gal. containers, 40c; 15-gal. containers, $6.00. 
MOCK ORANGE 
(See illustration, page 12.) 
Philadelphus coronarius. A bushy shrub to 8 ft. that covers 
itself with delicate white flowers that resemble single wild 
roses. An old favorite that is still going (and growing) 
strong. 5-gal. containers, $1.50; gal. containers, 40c. 
Philadelphus virginalis. Through May and June great big 
clusters of 1% in. semi-double white flowers, deliciously 
fragrant, spread themselves bounteously over the plant. The 
delicate waxy texture of the flower petals, the sweet per- 
fume and the luscious bright green foliage combine to make 
a shrub of exceptional merit. Sun or part shade. 6-7 ft. 
5-gal. containers, $1.50; gal. containers, 40c. 
MANCHURIAN BUSH CHERRY 
Prunus tomentosa. Thick round thin branched shrub to 6 
ft. that produces clouds of small single cherry blossoms and 
sets quantities of bright red cherries that are not only of 
high ornamental value but edible as well. We understand 
the fruit makes excellent pies but must admit we haven't 
tried it. But pies or no pies it’s a dandy shrub and you 
should have it. Hardy and easily grown. 4-6 ft. 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $1.70. 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
Through the spring months every drooping stem and 
slender upright branch is aglow with masses of small double 
flowers like little roses. Sprays of the cut flowers are most 
useful for indoor decorations. Through summer and _ fall 
the plant grows thriftily keeping itself well covered with 
clean bright foliage. 6 ft. 
Prices: Balled, bushy 214-3 ft., $1.80; 5-gal. containers, 
$1.50; gal. containers, 40c. 
Prunus triloba alba. Upright and rapid of growth. White. 
Prunus triloba rosea. Pink. 
FLOWERING POMEGRANATE 
Punica Granatum. Here is another shrub that has been 
somewhat neglected of late years, and without good reason, 
because from June until October it supports a wealth of 
lively double blooms that look like they had been made 
from wax. The heavy dark green highly polished foliage is 
always attractive. Easily grown in any sunny location. 8-10 
ft. We grow them in scarlet and variegated. 5-gal. contain- 
ers, $1.70; gal. containers, 50c. 
BRIDAL WREATH 
Spiraea prunifolia. A shrub, little known here, that thrives 
in our warm climate, producing from October until May 
great masses of double snowy white flowers that are ex- 
tremely showy and excellent for cutting. Waxy bright green 
foliage. 6-7 ft. Balled, bushy 3-3% ft., $1.80; 5-gal. contain- 
ers, $1.70; gal. containers, 40c. 
Spiraea, Vanhouttei. Really needs no description as we all 
know it so well. A young snow storm covers the arching 
branches in early spring. 8 ft. 5-gal containers, $1.50; gal. 
containers, 40c. 
WHITE SNOWBERRY 
Symphoricarpos albus. Some north slopes in the Sierras 
are literally covered with this bright foliaged 3 ft. shrub. In 
spring tiny pink flowers develop. Waxy white berries, '%-in. 
in diameter, follow the flowers and remain, scattered gener- 
ously over the plant through winter. 5-gal. containers, 
$1.70; gal. containers, 60c. 
LILACS 
Syringa persica laciniata. Cut leaf Persian Lilac. This 
variety seems to really enjoy our warm winters and warmer 
summers. In early spring after the fern-like foliage has 
appeared each lacy branch is lined with sweet-scented lilac- 
colored flowers. (At our Lombardy Ranch we have often cut 
2-ft. branches that were simply loaded with the handsome 
blossoms.) 6-7 ft. Balled, bushy 2%-3 ft., $1.80; 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $1.50; gal. containers, 50c. 

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