Euryops 
A South African Tree Daisy 
EURYOPS ATHANACIAE. This is entirely dif- 
ferent from any plant we know. The shrub has 
a lacy appearance, although leafless, the finely 
divided stems look like feathery foliage. It bears 
large numbers of beautiful clear butter-yellow, 
slender petalled daisy-like flowers of great size, 
often 414-5 inches across. In form and color the 
flowers greatly resemble a fine Doronicum. They 
are most useful for cutting as the stems are 
sturdy and strong. The plant may be grown as 
a large branched-bush, or even trained into a 
round-topped standard. Blooms all winter. 1-gal- 
lon container 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Ficus nitida 
SMALL-LEAVED RUBBER 
For the one who plans his landscape set- 
ting for permanency, this shrub or tree is 
one of the most valuable subjects grown. 
It is always beautifully clothed with deep 
green glossy foliage, the leaves a little 
smaller than those of the orange. As a 
trimmed shrub it has no equal; it is of quite 
slow growth and keeps its form as well as 
the Bay Tree. It can be shaped into any 
desired form, globe, pyramid, columnar, or 
a round-topped standard, permanently beau- 
tiful as specimens in pots, tubs, or open 
ground. In pots or tubs they will grow in 
sun or shade, withstanding quite adverse 
conditions; ideal for porch, patio or display 
room. 
For a trimmed hedge of any desired 
height from one foot to eight feet its clas- 
sic beauty blends with most types of archi- 
tecture. Is particularly desirable in formal 
gardens, lending a permanent rich finish 
that leaves nothing to be desired. 
When allowed to grow naturally, Ficus 
nitida forms a beautiful tree of great char- 
acter. 
l-gallon containers 12-18 inches, 75c. 
Trimmed plants 18 to 24-inches, $2.00; 
24 to 28-inches $2.50; 
28 to 30-inches, $3.00; 
30 to 36-inches, $3.50; 3-4 ft., $4.50; 4-5 
ft., $5.50. 
Gardenia 
Cape Jasmine 
The waxy white, double flowers of these 
handsome glossy leaved shrubs are much 
prized for corsages and to perfume the 
house. They prefer a sunny position in most 
localities, in well drained soil. 
GARDENIA GRANDIFLORA, “MYSTERY”. An 
improved type with very large, beautifully formed 
double flowers of exquisite fragrance. The bushes, 
vigorous growing, have large deep green, shining 
leaves. Flowers freely all winter and at intervals 
Hs pid seasons. 1-gallon container, 75c¢; 5-gal. 
GARDENIA RADICANS. Miniature Gardenia. A 
charming sort, with miniature double fragrant 
flowers exactly like those of the large flowering 
sorts, and ideal for boutonnieres. Plant is dwarf 
and compact, with small glossy green leaves, very 
decorative as a pot plant. 4-inch pots, 50c. 
Holmskioldia 
Chinese Hat Plant 
HOLMSKIOLDIA SANGUINEA. A very 
interesting and showy shrub. It has a copi- 
ous supply of curious flowers with brick-red 
bracts, in racemes, excellent for cutting, 
throughout the year. Useful also as a semi- 
climber, and for patio planting, preferring a 
sunny position and plenty of water. 1-gal- 
jon container 75c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
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Genista 
Broom 
The Genistas are handsome ornamental 
shrubs, quite hardy, with small feathery soft 
foliage and showy yellow or white flowers 
in the spring and summer. They require full 
sun and should not be overwatered. 
GENISTA ANDREANA. (Cytisus andreanus). 
An erect growing broom, to 8 or 10 feet, with 
slender branches and very small leaves. Flowers 
are beautiful and striking, bright yellow with dark 
crimson wings, followed by brownish seed pods. 
1-gallon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
GENISTA MONOSPERMA PENDULA. _ Bridal 
Veil Broom. A lovely shrub, with gracefully arch- 
ing slender branches, covered in spring with 
dainty white flowers, which are effective as cut 
flowers. Should have a well drained, sunny posi- 
tion. 1-gallon container, 60¢c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Grevillea 
The genus Grevillea, a native of Australia, 
is adapted admirably to California, if the 
soil is inclined to be dry. 
GREVILLEA BANKSII. Bushy spreading shrub, 
growing to 8 feet in height, with attractive fern- 
like foliage and erect clusters of fuzzy crimson 
flowers. Handsome for massing in sun or half- 
shade. 1-gailon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
GREVILLEA ROSMARINIFOLIA. Rosemary Gre- 
villea. A dense, compact rounded shrub, with 
narrow deep green Rosemary-like foliage. Small 
pink and white flowers in spring. Grows 4 to 6 
feet high, thrives almost anywhere, in sun or par- 
tial shade. 1-gallon container, 60¢; 5-gal. $1.75. 
GREVILLEA THELEMANNIANA. Sometimes 
called ‘‘Hummingbird Bush’. A dainty graceful 
shrub, of bushy habit, growing to a height of 5 
or 6 feet. Foliage feathery, having a needle-like 
appearance. Flowers borne in great profusion 
bright orange-scarlet. Do not plant in a wet lo- 
cation. 1-gallon containers, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
GREVILLEA OBTUSIFOLIA. This newer variety 
is very useful in Southern California Gardens to 
cover sunny slopes and terraces, and in rockeries. 
It is of spreading, procumbent form, and bears 
bright red flowers, much like G. thelemanniana, 
very freely in summer. In hanging baskets and 
pots it droops over the edges, making a beauti- 
ful cascade of attractive foliage and blossoms. 
4-inch pots, 50c. 
Grewia 
GREWIA CAFFRA. This unusual shrub has a 
very interesting habit of growth, the branches 
being produced on one plane, making it especi- 
ally adapted to training against a flat surface. 
It is also a beautiful subject to grow at the edge 
of a stream or pool, or to spread over rocks. It 
blooms freely throughout the spring and summer 
with rosy-lilac star-shaped flower. 1-gallon con- 
tainer 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Helianthemum 
SUN-ROSE 
HELIANTHEMUM OCYMOIDES. A very pretty 
sun-loving shrub, of upright habit, reaching 3 ft. 
Attractive slender branches and small foliage, and 
bearing continuously bright yellow flowers, like 
the Cistus, with dark eyes. 1-gallon container, 
60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
lochroma 
IOCHROMA FUCHSIOIDES. A very showy shrub 
with magnificent clusters of waxy orange-red tub- 
ular flowers. The foliage is large, attractively 
tropical in appearance. 1-gallon containers, 60c; 
5-gal. $1.75. 
lOCHROMA LANCEOLATA. Tropical shrub, 
similar to the Cestrum. Grows bushy, 4 to 8 ft. 
high. Flowers tube shaped, 3 to 4 inches long, 
rich deep purple, and borne in large clusters. 
1-gallon containers, 75¢; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Itea 
ITEA ILICIFOLIA. A handsome shrub 
with Holly-like foliage, growing about 3 ft. 
high, gracefully spreading. It is valuable 
for foundation planting, near walls, and 
wherever moderately low-growing shrubs are 
desired. The clean, glossy deep green fol- 
iage is always attractive and the spikes of 
tiny blossoms are extremely fragrant. 1-gal- 
lon containers 75c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Hypericum 
GOLD FLOWER 
Useful shrubs for various places such as 
banks, shrubbery borders, foundation plant- 
ings, and filling in around larger shrubs. 
They are not particular about soil condi- 
tions, and will grow in the sun or shade. 
HYPERICUM AUREUM. Shapely erect shrub, 
growing about three feet high with especially 
fine large showy golden yellow blossoms with 
waxy petals and fluffy golden stamens which 
remain on long after the petals have dropped. 
1-gallon containers, 60c. 
HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. Low _ growing; 
makes compact little shrub 3 ft. high, and 2 to 
3 ft. across. Bears numerous large, bright golden- 
yellow flowers all through the summer. 1-gallon 
containers, 50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
HYPERICUM CALYCINUM. A _ fine ground 
cover that will grow in almost any situation, sun, 
shade, or under trees. Dark green foliage and 
golden flowers. 1-gallon containers, 40c, 
Ilex 
HOLLY 
ILEX CORNUTA. Native of China, this holly 
is at home in California, withstanding extreme 
heat and cold, and succeeding either in full sun 
or shade. The leaves are large rich glossy green, 
prickly; the berries also large and bright red. A 
valuable and handsome shrub growing about five 
feet high. 1-gallon container, 60¢; 5-gal. $1.75. 
ILEX PERNEYII. Very beautiful Holly in every 
respect, resembling a miniature English Holly 
with erect branches thickly set with small prickly 
leaves of deep green. Female plants bear a pro- 
fusion of bright red berries which stay on a long 
time. Grows very slowly and makes a fine speci- 
men or pot plant. 5-inch pots, $1.00. 
SOUTH AFRICAN TREE DAISY (Euryops) 
Every garden in Southern California should have 
this unique shrub that gives a brilliant display of 
butter-yellow flowers all winter. See description 
above. 
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