Broadleaf Evergreens for Sun or Shade, Heat or Cold, Dry or We 
(LS) Low Shrub, (MS) Medium Shrub, (TS) Tall Shrub, (T) Tree, * Grows in shade. 
ILEX—Holly 
llex aquifolium (English Holly) (TS). Glossy green 
foliage, leathery and prickly. Bright red berries 
provide all-winter show. BB 342-4’, $5.00. 
I. latifolia (TS*). Large, glossy foliage like English 
Laurel on erect, strong plants. Handsome. Tubbed 
3-4", $3.00. 
ITEA 
Itea ilicifolia (Holly-leaved Sweetspire) (MS). Foliage 
like English Holly. Compact growth, bronzy new 
foliage. Sun or part shade. Bl. 
LAGUNARIA 
Lagunaria pattersoni (TS), Tall, slender, gray-foliaged 
shrub with attractive pink flowers in early sum- 
mer. Splendid subject for restricted area. Bl. 
LANTANA 
Lantana. Low to tall-growing shrubs with glossy 
foliage and summer flowers of orange and red, 
pink and lavender, pink and cream, or dwarf 
golden-yellow. Al. 
L. sellowiana (LS). Trailing shrub covered year round 
with lavender-blue flowers. Al. 
LAURUS—Laurel 
Laurus nobilis (Grecian Laurel) (TS). Dense shrub 
with dark green, aromatic foliage. Impressive in 
appearance; quick growing. C56. Trimmed stan- 
dards: 4’ trunk, 24-30" head, $7.50 each. 
LAUROCERASUS—Cherry Laurel 
Laurocerasus carolinensis (Carolina Cherry) (TS). 
Upright shrub with brilliant green foliage and 
black, cherry-like fruits. Splendid hedge, screen, or 
specimen plant. B12. 
L. lusitanica (Portugal Laurel) (TS*). Handsome 
spreading shrub with red-veined leaves and stems; 
dark green foliage. Bl, BB 2-3', $2.50. 
L. officinalis (English Laurel) (TS). Large, glossy- 
green foliage on rapid-growing, spreading plants. 
Showy white flowers, black cherry-like fruits. Full 
sun where cool; shade where hot, B1, BB 2-3’ $2.50. 
LAVANDULA—Lavender 
Lavandula officinalis (Lavender) (MS). Gray-green 
foliage and scented blue flowers. Bl. 
L. French Cut-leaf (LS). Light green foliage and 
scented lavender flowers. Bl. 
L. pedunculata (Spanish Lavender) (LS). Extra large, 
showy scented blue flowers on dwarf compact 
gray-foliaged plants. Bl. 
LEPTOSPERMUM—tTea Tree 
Leptospermum laevigatum (Australian Tea Tree) (TS). 
Graceful arching branches with masses of white 
flowers in early summer. Splendid hedge, screen 
or windbreak. Al2. 
LIGUSTRUM—Privet 
Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese Privet) (TS). Hand- 
some foliaged plant of quick, dense growth. Valu- 
able for screens, tall hedges. A1789. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet) (TS). Useful hedge 
plant in Calif. gardens. Bare root, $7.50 per 100. 
L. vulgare (English Privet) (TS). Compact, rapid-grow- 
ing hedge plant, small foliage. Flats, $3.50 per 100. 
Bare root, $7.50 per 100. 
MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia grandiflora (T). One of the finest evergreen 
trees with large glossy leaves and fragrant, huge 
white flowers all summer. C167. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia aquifolium (Cregon Grape) (TS*). Splendid 
plant for shady situations. Holly-like foliage bronzy 
in winter. Large racemes of yellow flowers in win- 
ter followed by purplish berries. A15. 
M. compacta (Compact Oregon Grape) (MS*). Desir- 
able form where height must be restricted. B13. 
MELALEUCA 
Melaleuca flowers appear on branches like Bottle- 
brush. Useful, drought-resisting, easy-to-grow. 
Melaleuca decussata (TS). Dense foliage on graceful 
drooping branches, flowers lavender. Bl. 
M. hypericifolia (TS). Foliage soft green on long 
sweeping branches; flowers brilliant red. Bl. 
M. nesophila (MS). Bushy habit; excellent foliage. 
Flowers lavender purple.» Bl. 
MICHELIA 
Michelia fuscata (Banana Shrub) (MS*). The highly- 
prized ‘Chinese Magnolia’’. Small, yellow Magno- 
lia-like flowers impart a delicicus aroma in spring. 
Most fragrant in partial sunlight. 3 g.c. $3.50. 
MYRSINE 
Myrsine africana (LS). Dwarf shrub with box-like 
foliage useful for low hedges. Bl. 
MYROXYLON 
Myroxylon senticosum (MS). Hardy shrub; glossy 
foliage tinged bronze in spring. Bl. 
MYRTUS—Myrtle 
Myrtus communis (Common Myrtle) (MS). Aromatic 
foliage neat. Growth compact; feathery white 
flowers and blue-black berries. A145. 
M. communis compacta (Compact Myrtle) (LS). More 
compact and dwarf than Common Myrtle. Low 
hedge plant. Al3. 
M. communis flore pleno (MS). Like common myrtle 
in habit and foliage but many more flowers in 
spring and summer. Bl. 
M. communis microphylla (Small-leaf Myrtle) (MS). 
Foliage small, habit sprawling but dense. A134. 
M. communis variegata (Variegated Myrtle) (MS). 
Foliage marked with silver contrasting beautifully 
with large berries. B13. 

PRUNUS 
Prunus ilicifolia (California Cherry) (TS). 
Beautiful, holly-like foliage on hardy, 
drought-resisting plants for hedges. A12. 
P. lyoni (Catalina Cherry) (TS). Larger, 
more regular foliage than P. ilicifolia. Use- 
ful, hardy screening shrub. Al. 
PSIDIUM—Guava 
Psidium cattleianum lucidum (Lemon Guava). 
Foliage glossy, handsome on compact 
plants producing edible, lemon-yellow 
fruits in fall and winter. Bl. 
PYRACANTHA 
Pyracantha coccinea (Burning Bush) (MS). 
Growth compact and neat; orange berries 
August to December. B156. Rhus 
P. coccinea lJalandi (Laland Firethorn) (TS). 
Brilliant orange berries on strong, upright 
canes excellent for cutting. B1567. 
P. crenulata (Evergreen Hawthorn) (MS). 
Growth compact, foliage glossy. Dark 
crimson berries, August to December. B]5. 
P. crenulata yunnanensis (Yunnan Firethorn) 
(MS). Sprawling habit, useful ground cov- 
er. Brilliant red berries fall to spring. B15. 
P. rogersiana aurantiaca (MS). Spreading 
habit and neat foliage. Golden-yellow 
berries provide long season brilliant dis- 
play. B167. 
P, Weaver's Superb (TS); Made-to-order hy- 
brid combining large glossy foliage on 
Raphiolepis ovata (LS). Large, round, glossy 
foliage. Habit low, spreading. Creamy 
flowers and blue berries. B12. 
R. indica rosea (LS*). Bright pink flowers in 
spring on neatly formed low shrub. Cl. 
Culture same as Azaleas. 
Prices: BB 15-18", $4.50; 18-24", $6.50. 
Pink Pearl. Clear pink. 
John Walter. Good red. 
Everestianum. Clear lavender. 
Many other exciting new hybrids on display 
at our Garden Store during April—Rhodo- 
dendron blossom time. 
integrifolia (MS). 
native. Thick, ovate foliage with toothed 
edges. Thrives in difficult situations. Bl. 
ROSEMARINUS—Rosemary 
Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) (LS). 
Gray-green foliage aromatic and useful 
herb, Pale blue flowers in winter. Bl. 
Sarcococca ruscifolia (LS*). Excellent, low- 
growing, compact shrub with winter fra- 
grant flowers. Bl. 
SCHINUS—Pepper Tree 
Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree) (T). 
Popular fast-growing tree of graceful habit 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
RHODODENDRON 
RHUS—Sumac 
Hardy California 
SARCOCOCCA 
handsomely developed plants with huge, 
orange-red berries. A superb variety for 
foundation and shrubbery border. C156. 
QUERCUS—Oak 
Quercus agrifolia (California Live Oak) (T). 
me of California's finest native trees 
2autiful in all seasons. Holly-like glossy 
jreen foliage. Bl; tubs, 6-7’, $5.00. 
Q, suber (Cork Oak) (T). A beautiful tree 
1pted to dry situations, Cork bark used 
i commerce. Bl. 

and brilliant in berry. Bl; 5 g.c. 6-8’, $2.50. 
SOPHORA—Pagoda Tree 
Sophora tetraptera (T). Slender upright habit. 
Fine, small foliage and masses of flaming 
orange flowers in spring. B12. 
STERCULIA—Bottle Tree 
Sterculia diversifolia (T). Many have admired 
this useful tree in our Old Adobe garden. 
Neat, light green foliage takes many 
forms. Creamy, bell-shaped flowers and 
interesting seed pods. Bl]; 5 g.c. 5-6’ $2.50. 
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NANDINA 
Nandina domestica (MS). Valuable shrub for re- 
stricted areas, interesting in every season. Erect 
spikes of white flowers in spring; dark red berries 
and flaming foliage in fall and winter. More ber- 
ries when planted in groups of three or more 
plants. Foliage most brilliant in full sun. A145. 
NERIUM—Oleander 
Flowers all summer and thrives in hot weather. 
Strong, rapid-growing large shrubs; slender, dark 
green leaves. Bl. 
Dr. Golfin. Single deep rose. 
Double Red. Double, deep rose. 
Mme. Peyre. Semi-double, yellow. 
Mrs. F. Roeding. Double, salmon pink. 
Sister Agnes. Large, single white. 
Splendens gigantea. Large, double rose. 
OCHNA 
Ochna multiflora (MS). Beautiful, bronzy foliage on 
bushy plants; golden-yellow flowers followed by 
deep red seed capsules. Sun or partial shade. Cl. 
OLEARIA 
Olearia gunniana (LS). Excellent gray-green small 
foliage on bushy plants. Flowers white. Bl. 
PARKINSONIA 
Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem Thorn) (T). Hardy, 
drouth-resistant. Unique foliage; fragrant, yellow 
flowers. Bl. 
PHOTINIA (Toyon) 
Photinia arbutifolia (Toyon, California Holly) (TS). 
Handsome foliage and brilliant red berries in 
winter. Bl. 
P. serrulata nova (Chinese Photinia) (TS). Large, ser- 
rated glossy leaves turn red in fall. New growth 
intense copper. B145. 
PITTOSPORUM 
Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo Pittosporum) (RS). 
Handsome, erect gray-foliaged plant adapted to 
windy locations. Wine-colored flowers. B15. 
P. eugenioides (Tarata Pittosporum) (TS). Excellent 
tall hedge and screen shrub in coastal climate. 
(This is the variety enclosing our Old Adobe gar- 
den.) B156789. 
P. phillyraeoides (Narrow-leaf Pittosporum) (TS). Folli- 
age long, narrow and glossy. Branches drooping, 
graceful. Bl. 
P. tenuifolium (nigricans) (Tawhiwhi Pittosporum) 
(TS). Small, dark green foliage on black stems. 
Valuable for hedge and screen. B156789. 
P. tobira (Japanese Pittosporum) (MS). Beautiful ob- 
long foliage on compact, rounded plants. Masses 
of white, fragrant flowers in spring; greenish-yel- 
low berries split to reveal orange-red seeds. B14. 
P. undulatum (Victorian Box) (TS). Large, wavy-mar- 
gined foliage luxuriant year round. Yellowish 
flowers extremely fragrant. Easily trained to tall 
screen or specimen tree. B12. 
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