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SAn Tose, CALIF. 
* HIBISCUS huegeli, (9). We try to avoid superlatives but find it difficult when trying to de- 
scribe adequately the charming flowers of this rather ungainly Australian shrub. They open out 
nearly flat, are about 4 inches broad, and have a most beautiful color, nearly pure lavender with 
a faint purplish sheen. Their beauty is beyond all question, and maybe proper pruning will im- 
prove the tendency of the shrub toward lankiness. Pot grown 8-12 in. 75c. 
* HIBISCUS vitifolius, (9). Our plants are grown from seed imported from South Africa. The 
only description they gave was “Single yellow with dark center.” We have not had time to 
flower it so can add nothing. Pot grown 8-12 in. 60c. 
* XILEX aquifolium femina “A2”, (6). English Hollies are somewhat obstinate! There are 
many with beautiful foliage and many that bear beautiful berries, but the two characters are so 
rarely combined in one plant. We went over hundreds and decided this came nearest to what we 
wanted. The “A2” is meaningless except to identify this particular form. Pot grown (grafted) 
8-12 in. 60c. 
*ILEX sikkimensis, (7). This vigorous growing Holly from the Himalayan region makes a mod- 
erately tall tree having probably the best foliage of the genus. Leaves attain 6 or 7 inches in 
length with wavy prickly margins. Berries are said to be yellow. We haven't had it long 
enough to know about that, but consider it well worth planting for foliage effect alone. Balled 
3-4 ft. $3.50; gallon cans 1-114 ft. $1.25; pot grown 6-8 in. 85c. 
KALMIOPSIS leachiana, (7). We don’t retract a word we said about its beauty, but experience 
has shown that its culture is so difficult that hardly anyone can succeed with it so we have reluc- 
tantly discontinued it. 
*KUNZEA peduncularis, (914). <A slender, graceful, erect Australian shrub attaining about 8 
or 10 feet. It bears masses of small white flowers in long elegant sprays. Might be good for cut- 
ting. Pot grown 114-2 ft. 75c. 
*LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium eximium, (914). This is one of the fruits of our horticultural 
pilgrimage to England in Spring, 1938. It was first displayed at that time and promptly won the 
A.M.R.H.S. The shrub is of spreading habit, has unusually rich green, small leaves, and bears 
an abundance of snow-white flowers making a very fine effect. Pot grown 8-12 in. $1.00. 
MICHELIA fuscata, BANANA SHRUB, (9). This has been a favorite for many years but be- 
ing difficult to propagate, has always been scarce. It is of very slow growth, does not like full 
sun here, and bears small Magnolia-like flowers which are yellow marked ruddy brown. These 
have a strong but very agreeable banana-like fragrance. Pot grown 8-12 in. $1.00. 
*NUXIA floribunda, CAPE ELDER, (914-10). Large shrub, or can be trained into a small tree 
which covers itself with large clusters of white flowers giving it an appearance suggestive of 
Escallonia montevidensis. Comes from South Africa and is remarkably free blooming. Gallon 
cans 114-2 ft. $1.00; pot grown 1-1) ft. 75c. 
OSMANTHUS delavayi, (7). We have described this delightful shrub in every edition of G.A. 
beginning with 1938 when we introduced it to the Pacific Coast but don’t mind mentioning such a 
fine thing again. We fully agree with W. J. Bean the famous English authority who wrote: “One 
of the most beautiful white flowered evergreens. When in flower it is almost hidden by its own 
wealth of scented bloom.” This shrub will bear out every claim made for it. Should be in every 
garden where it is hardy. Balled 2-214 ft. $2.50, 114-2 ft. $2.00, 1-114 ft. $1.50; pot grown 6-8 
ine/Oc. 
POMADERRIS elliptica, (914). Comes from New Zealand where it is said to be an indispen- 
sable shrub bearing masses of golden-yellow blossoms in spring and to start blooming when 
young. In our tests we have found this true as it blooms even in pots. We believe it will be 
found very useful where hardy enough. Even the small plants offered are covered with flower 
buds for spring blooming. Pot grown 114-2 ft. $1.00, 1-114 ft. 85c. 
PROSTANTHERA rotundifolia, BLUE MINT-BUSH, (9). This erect growing plant is made 
attractive at all times by the violet-colored bark of the twigs and the neat, small, round aromatic 
blue-green leaves. The deep blue flowers are borne most profusely in the spring. Grows rap- 
idly and likes full sun. Pot grown 10-12 in. 60c. 
*ROMNEYA coulteri, MATILIJA POPPY, (8-9). Just because this native daughter is widely 
known is no reason why she should not be mentioned here. A description seems almost super- 
fluous, but .. . blue-green foliage, huge snow-white, “crepe-paper’’ flowers with a mass of golden 
stamens in the center, and in addition to that has a delightful fragrance. It looks and flowers best 
if cut back nearly to the ground each year. Don’t over-water it! Pot grown 60c. 
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