
EASY TO PARK . 
Choice Flowering Shrubs 
BOUVARDIAS: Excellent showy shrubs 
growing 2 to 3 feet tall, and standing tem- 
peratures as low as 25 degrees. Grow them 
in full sun near the coast, partial shade 
in the valleys. 
B. CORAL GEM: Rich coral-pink, year 
round bloomer. 
B. ROSE PINK: Deep pink, the darkest 
of all. 
B. HUMBOLDTII: This white flowered 
one is by far the most popular because 
of the wonderful jasmine-like fragrance 
of its bloom. Popular for corsage work. 
Be sure to cut it back after each crop of 
flowers. This is necessary to keep it from 
getting straggly. Plants in l-gallon con- 
tainers, 40c each. 
BRUNFELSIA FLORIBUNDA: A _ won- 
derful medium-sized shrub that will stand 
temperatures as low as 20 degrees. 
Throughout most of the year it produces 
quantities of fragrant deep purple flowers 
which gradually change to lavender and 
then to white. Likes good drainage and 
plenty of water. It will grow in sun or 
partial shade. l-gallon cans, 60c to $1.00 
each, according to size; 5-gallon cans, 
$2.00 to $3.00 each. 
DAPHNE ODORA: 4 feet tall. Stands 
temperatures as low as 10 degrees, A very 
handsome plant covered in late winter 
and early spring with delicate creamy 
white flowers that are delightfully and 
intensely fragrant. 
DAPHNE ODORA VARIEGATA: Coun- 
terpart of the preceding, with golden mar- 
gin on leaves and pink flowers. Plant in 
partial shade. Give good drainage but 
water frequently. Potted plants, 75c each; 
larger balled and burlapped specimens, 
$1.50 to $2.50 each. 
GARDENIAS 
For years these sweet scented beauties 
have been the pride and joy of every 
southern garden and the envy of every 
Yankee. Only recently have we of the 
southwest learned how to handle them 
successfully. For best results along the 
coast give them a well drained sunny 
location protected from cool winds. They 
like a slightly acid soil and 1 part leaf- 
mold, 1 part peat and 1 part sandy loam. 
Apply aluminum sulphate occasionally to 
keep the soil acid. Give more shade if 
planting in the warmer valleys. 
GARDENIA GRANDIFLORA: A popular 
large flowered variety that does not drop 
its flower buds. A good bloomer, though 
not as prolific as Veitchi. Fine foliage 
and liked by many. 4-inch pots, 30c each; 
l-gallon cans, 60c each; 5-gallon cans, $1.75. 
GARDENIA MYSTERY 
GARDENIA MYSTERY: This one has 
the largest flowers and biggest, glossiest 
and most luxuriant foliage of all. A very 
popular variety that can be highly recom- 
mended. Plants in 4-inch pots, 35c each; 
l-gal. containers, 60c each; 5-gal. con- 
tainers, $2 each. 
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GARDENIA RADICANS: A dwarf, 
rather prostrate, form, with pretty myrtle- 
like foliage. Very double, small, but in- 
tensely fragrant flowers. Plants in 4-inch 
pots, 35c each; l-gallon containers, 75c ea. 
GARDENIA VEITCHI: Liked by many 
because of the great abundance of flowers 
it produces. Blossoms and foliage medium 
size. 4-inch pots, 30c each; l-gallon con- 
tainers, 50c each. 
HIBISCUS: The very mention of the 
name brings thoughts of bright summer 
skies and vivid exotic flowers. I can think 
of nothing more showy than a well grown 
hibiscus with its gorgeous display of color. 
The color range is tremendous; all the 
ramifications of pink, salmon, orange, yel- 
low and red, including over 50 varieties. 
35c to $3.50 each. 
BILLBERGIAS 
Billbergias and Eachmea are two ex- 
tremely interesting groups of plants. 
While it is true that these plants are 
Epiphytes, and will grow well with their 
roots in fifty-fifty combination of orchid 
fiber and spagnum moss, they may be 
grown with great success in the open 
ground or in pots in any open, well- 
drained soil. 
The foliage is variously colored and 
marked with the general shape and ap- 
pearance of the tuft of growth one sees 
on the end of a pineapple fruit. 
The flowers are a striking combination 
of brilliant reds, bright yellows, blues and 
greens. They make excellent subjects for 
shaded areas of the garden. Fine, showy 
specimens, 50c to $2.50 each. 



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