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Canary Bird Shrub 
CROTALARIA AGATIFLORA 
Lovely subject, bearing great quantities of unique blossoms that are de- 
lightful in floral arrangements. East Africa. A hardy shrub, bearing for 
a long period of time long racemes of curiously shaped flowers which are 
like green-gold in color—a real Chartreuse hue. This color and the shape 
of the blossoms suggest the name ‘“‘Canary Bird Shrub.’”” The long blossom 
spikes and unusual color invite one to create many intriguing floral arrange- 
ments, and the flowers are so continuously produced that a wealth of cut 
spikes may be had for many months. The cutting of the flowers benefits 
the shrub, and keeps it shapely. Plant in a sunny location, where it is very 
easily grown. 1-gallon container, 85c; 5-gallon, $2.00. 
The Manzanote of 
Guatemala 
OLMEDIELLA BETSCHLERIANA 
Here is a prize treasure for your garden, 
a handsome tree or shrub that will be a wel- 
come addition to Southland gardens. Close 
branching, clothed with bright green, glossy, 
holly-like leaves, it may be used as a 
trimmed pyramid, globe, standard, or speci- 
men shrub, or grown into a beautiful small 
tree, suitable for a parkway or garden sub- 

Spray of bloom of the Canary Bird Shrub 
Bouvardia Leiantha 
While tramping through the cool, damp, high- 
land jungle in search of the elusive ‘’Monja 
Blanca’ orchid, Don Rujello stopped for shelter 
one night at an immense coffee finca. Noticing a 
most pleasing jasmine-like fragrance during the 
night, he found growing in the garden what first 
appeared to be a large, pendant rose-colored 
jasmine. Upon further examination, this proved 
to be a species of bouvardia, totally unlike those 
familiar to our Southern California gardens. The 
small, bright rose blossoms resemble those of Jas- 
minum, and the long pendant branches are also 
more like those of Jasminum, being smooth and 
bright green, instead of woody and brown, as in 
most bouvardias. 
ject of distinctive charm. Paul J. Howard takes great pleasure in intro- 
Z : ; ducing this new member of a most popular family. 
We believe this beautiful and adaptable  1-gallon container, $1.00. 
shrub or tree will prove one of the most use- 
ful of the many plant introductions brought 
to this country by Paul J. Howard’s. Found Pan American 
by our explorer, Don Rujello, in Central Jewel Berry 
America, growing where climatic conditions 
are quite similar to ours, it appears perfect- A delightful new plant that will grow in 
ly at home here. Pronounced Ol-med-i-ella any climate. See inside front cover for illus- 
bet-schler-i-an-a. Shapely specimens in 5- tration and seed. Plant, each, $1.00. 
gallon containers, $2.75; 1-gal. $1.50. 
For another new evergreen tree from Lespedeza, easily grown shrub 

Guatamala, see Prunus Salasi, page 49. 
Manzanote, showing trees in 5-gallon containers. 
Supara Shrub, Hauya Cornigera 
High up on the slopes of a smoking volcano, in a little sheltered valley, Don Rujello saw 
a handsome shrub which he thought at first to be a Dogwood. Upon closer examination, 
however, it proved to be a very unusual member of the Evening Primrose family, with long 
white tubular flowers, flaring at the end to four white petals, the center often flushed 
with rosy pink. These are borne in great profusion, and are most beautifully set off by 
the background of soft green foliage. Grows easily in sun or part shade. Another “‘First”’ 
by Paul J. Howard, and a veritable treasure. 1-gallon containers, $1.50; 5-gallon. $5.00. 
Supara Shrub, a prize acquisition 
Lespedeza 
While searching the ridges and 
valleys of the drier sections of 
Central America, Don Rujello ran 
across this attractive shrub, which 
was covered with racemes of gen- 
ista-like lavender bloom. These 
are produced through the winter- 
spring season with us, making it a 
doubly welcome addition to our 
list of none-too-plentiful flowering 
shrubs. Grows rapidly to a height 
of six feet, and has very attractive 
foliage. Will thrive in any sunny 
location. 1-gallon containers $1.00. 
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