Other Deciduous Shrubs 
* BERBERIS arido-calida, (5). This and the next were grown from seed supplied by Royal 
Hort. Society. As we have not had time to test them we are basing descriptions on Rehder. 
This one is on the order of B. wilsonae and should be a good bearer. Pot grown 12-15 in. 50c. 
*BERBERIS jamesiana (7).-The coral red berries are borne in drooping racemes as much as 
4 inches long. Pot grown 8-12 in. 50c. 
CERATOSTIGMA ogriffithi, BURMESE PLUMBAGO, (7). The deep blue flowers are about 
the same as in C. willmottianum but habit is entirely different as it grows wider than tall and 
makes an attractive plant. Comes from the mountains so should stand fairly severe freezing. 
Pot grown 1-114 ft. 60c. 
* CERATOSTIGMA minus, (C. polhilli). As we imported this in 1937 we have had plenty of 
time to become charmed with its beauty but have been unable to offer it before as we could not 
succeed with propagation. This has been solved and we now have a limited stock. Dainty is the 
word for it! Much branched with extremely slender shoots. Probably won't get much over 3 ft. 
tall. A most indefatigable and continuous bloomer from early spring until late fall. The flowers 
have notched triangular petals so that they are shaped like a Maltese cross. Color is a soft 
pastel blue. The butterflies love this shrub and can almost always be found on it. Pot grown 
12-15 in. $1.00. 
* CHILOPSIS linearis, DESERT WILLOW, (7). Large deciduous shrub with slender branches. 
Bears large lilac colored bignonia-like flowers. Will stand plenty of drought and alkali, making 
it extremely useful for such situations and pretty good anywhere if not too wet. Gallon cans 
114-2 ft. 60c. 
*CORNUS kousa, KOUSA DOGWOOD), (5). This and its variety chinensis below comprise 
the Oriental Flowering Dogwoods which are not half as well known as they should be 
particularly in California. They make large shrubs and seem to require much less acidity than 
either C. florida or C. nuttali. With us they thrive and bloom freely without soil conditioning. 
The cream-colored ‘‘flowers,” 2 to 3 inches wide, are composed of pointed bracts which become 
heavily stained red with age. Foliage assumes deep wine colored autumnal tints. Gallon cans 
2-3 ft.7dc. 
*CORNUS kousa chinensis, (5). A faster grower than the species with slightly larger “flowers.” 
Gallon cans 4-5 ft. $1.25, 3-4 ft. $1.00. 
CYTISUS purpureus pendulus, WEEPING PURPLE BROOM, (5). This charming plant 
should be far better known. Every slender branch is covered in spring for its entire length with 
bluish purple flowers; pea-shaped like other Brooms. When top-grafted on straight stems the 
branches arch at once, then grow directly downward making a most beautiful individual 
specimen. Balled 4 ft. stem selected $3.00, usual grade $2.50, gallon cans 3 ft. stem $1.50. 
DAUBENTONIA tripetti, SCARLET WISTERIA TREE, (814). A very rapid growing shrub 
or small tree which bears profusely all summer. The flowers are orange-red, pea-shaped and 
borne in clusters. The whole plant is extremely showy over a long period. It must be grown in 
full sun and should be severely pruned every fall. This is how it impressed one garden lover: 
“T cannot resist telling you how lovely I think it is. I had only the vaguest idea what it would 
be like and never was a ‘pig in a poke’ so successful! I think its color is astonishing—so clear 
and pure and evidently the blooming period will be long. I shall be in despair if it proves too 
delicate for our winters—having once flowered it I could not bear to lose it.’ Field grown or 
gallon cans 3-4 ft. $1.00; Pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c. 
*ELEAGNUS multiflora, (4). This very hardy shrub grows 5 or 6 ft. and has small fragrant 
yellow flowers but its chief attraction is the splendid large, showy, red berries nearly an inch 
long. They are borne profusely making a fine appearance. At present the tendency is to look 
for something to get variety from Cotoneasters and Pyracanthas. This seems to be a promisiing 
candidate. Pot grown 114-2 ft. 60c. pip 
*EUONYMUS oxyphyllus, (5). Large shrub or small tree bearing the type of fruit usual in 
this genus. But its great claim to merit is the autumnal color of foliage which in good seasons 
is about the fieriest red we have ever seen. Pot grown 1-1/4 ft. 50c. 
PUNICA granatum nana plena, DWARF DOUBLE RED POMEGRANATE, (6). The old 
single red form has long been a favorite. This new type with its double, carnation-like flowers 
should soon displace it. Pot grown 4-6 in. 60c. 
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