
EVERGREEN SYRINGA 
The most fragrant flower that blooms in fall. 
Philadelphus 
EVERGREEN SYRINGA 
PHILADELPHUS MEXICANUS. With double 
white flowers, which display golden stamens; an 
exceedingly sweet perfume and evergreen foliage, 
this scandent or climbing shrub is a valuable ad- 
dition to the garden. It is not particular in soil 
requirements, and is hardy in most sections of the 
Southwest. It is fine for mass planting, on banks 
or in corners, and may be trained over a wall or 
fence. 1-gallon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Giant Tree Daisy 
MONTANOA GRANDIFLORA 
New introduction from Mexico that eas- 
ily and quickly reaches a height of ten feet. 
Of tropical appearance, it has large, rich 
green leaves, and becomes studded with 
thousands of three-inch, gold-centered 
daisies with the delicate appearance of Cos- 
mos, and a unique, pleasing fragrance. Fol- 
lowing the flowers, there appear attractive 
chartreuse green seed heads. The whole 
plant is one to delight the beholder. 
Price: Large Plants, each $2.00. 
GIANT TREE DAISY 

Photinia 
PHOTINIA ARBUTIFOLIA. Toyon. ‘California 
Holly’. Every California home should have at 
least one of these truly ornamental large shrubs, 
with its handsome deep green leaves, and beauti- 
ful clusters of deep red berries, so much in de- 
mand for Christmas decoration. Grows about 10 
ft. high, in sun and well drained soil. 1-gallon 
container, 85c; 5-gal. $2.00. 
PHOTINIA SERRULATA. Chinese Photinia. This 
large shrub has large, serrated, glossy green 
foliage, and in spring, great clusters of white 
flowers. Some of the large leaves turn brilliant 
red at various times of the year, and the young 
new foliage is bronzy color, giving the whole 
plant a handsome appearance. 1-gallon container, 
60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
Pittosporum 
For group plantings or for specimen shrubs, or 
for furnishing backgrounds, the many different 
kinds of Pittosporums are not surpassed. They all 
have attractive foliage, of various sizes and shades - 
of green. Some have very fragrant flowers. 
PITTOSPORUM CRASSIFOLIUM. Tall growing 
shrub, 10 to 15 ft., with dense, grey-green foli- 
age. 1-gallon container, 50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES. Small slender 
tree, with dark slender branches, to 15 feet, or 
may be trained as shrub. Has pretty yellowish 
foliage. Makes a fine hedge. 1-gallon container, 
50c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
PITTOSPORUM PHILLYRAEOIDES. Willow Pit- 
tosporum. A .graceful weeping small tree, up to 
20 feet in height. Foliage long, narrow, and 
curving. 1-gallon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
PITTOSPORUM RHOMBIFOLIUM. Small sym- 
metrical tree up to 25 feet in height. Excellent 
for street planting, or can be trained as a shrub. 
Bears large bunches of white flowers followed by 
waxy orange berries which are very ornamental. 
l-gallon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. Forms a dense, glob- 
ular shrub six feet in height. Has large, glossy, 
stiff leaves, and very fragrant white flowers. 
Very hardy and drouth resistant. 1-gallon con- 
tainers, 50c; 5-gal. $1.75; balled, 2-3 ft., $3.50. 
PITTOSPORUM VIRIDIFLORUM. Resembles P. 
tobira, but grows much taller, up to 20 to 25 
feet, forming a small tree or large shrub, with 
glossy evergreen foliage. Dense clusters of small 
greenish yellow flowers of jasmine fragrance in 
early spring. 1-gallon container, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM. Makes an at- 
tractive symmetrical tree, or can be kept in shrub 
form; also makes a splendid hedge plant. Leaves 
are large, wavy margined, and rich green. Flowers 
very fragrant. 1-gallon containers, 50c; 5-gal. 
$1.50; balled, 3-4 ft., $3.50; 4-5 ft., $5.00. 
Polygala 
POLYGALA DALMAISIANA. One of the most 
continuously blooming shrubs in California. Much 
of the time the plants are entirely covered with 
flowers, which are magenta-pink, tipped with 
white. Low and bushy in habit, reaches 4 ft. in 
height. 1-gallon container, 50¢; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Pleroma 
PLEROMA SPLENDENS. Tibouchina semidecan- 
dra. Glorybush or Princess Flower, from Brazil. 
We know of no shrub with more.,delightful foli- 
age and flowers for planting in the more pro- 
tected spots in Southern California. It grows six 
to eight feet high, and has soft velvety foliage 
of a rich deep green turning bronze in the fall. 
But it is the flower that is the crowning glory; 
a rich royal-purple, 3 inches across. The bush is 
a free bloomer and should have a warm location. 
Will grow in partial shade. 
PLEROMA GRANDIFLORA. This newer variety 
has much larger flowers of richer color, and we 
are now growing it in preference to the preced- 
ing. 1-gallon containers, 60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
TRAILING PLEROMA 
PLEROMA SCANDENS. TRAILING PLEROMA. 
Used as a climber, trained to a lattice or wall this 
new shrub makes a glorious sight. The deep royal 
purple flowers in profusion, set off by the attrac- 
tive foliage, make a display that is seldom 
equalled. It may also be used as a shrub, if 
trained to a stake while young and kept trimmed. 
The flowers are the same as P. splendens in mini- 
ature except they are a little deeper in color and 
their stamens are bright gold making a beautiful 
contrast with the royal purple background. 1-gal- 
lon container, 75¢; 5-gal. $2.00. 
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Poinsettia 
Poinsettia Pulcherrima. The Poinsettias through- 
out the world are known as the Christmas Flower, 
grown in pots, or cut for Holiday decoration. In 
California they make glorious garden subjects, 
growing from 6 to 12 feet high, with every branch 
covered the entire winter, with their flamboyant 
scarlet ’’flowers.”’ 
IMPROVED SINGLE POINSETTIA. The finest 
type of single Poinsettia, with very large flower 
bracts of richest red. A superior and showy va- 
riety. 1-gallon containers, 40c; 5-gal. containers, 
$1.50. 
PINK POINSETTIA. This variety is growing in 
favor every season as a potted plant. Outdoors 
the bracts are rich salmon-pink. 4-inch pots, 
50c; 5-gal. containers, $2.00. 
YELLOW POINSETTIA. A unique variety, bracts 
white under glass, pale yellow outside. Same 
prices as Pink variety. 
DOUBLE POINSETTIA 
This is the finest type of Double Poinsettia, in 
which the flowers in the center of the bracts 
have been modified into brilliant red bracts, form- 
ing a spectacular double ‘’flower,’’ often 12 inches 
in diameter. The effect of a bush covered with 
these magnificent ‘flowers’ is startling. Young 
plants usually bear single flowers the first year 
planted, the flowers becoming larger and fully 
developed in the succeeding seasons. 1-gallon 
container, 60c; 5-gal. container $1.75 and $2.00. 
Prunus 
PRUNUS CAROLINIANA. Carolina Cherry. 
Handsome slender evergreen tree or shrub, 20 to 
40 feet tall, densely foliaged with deep glossy 
green slender leaves; short clusters of cream col- 
ored flowers in spring, followed by shiny black 
berries. 1-gallon container, 50c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
PRUNUS ILICIFOLIA. Mountain Cherry. Bush 
of dense growth, native of the mountains of 
Southern California. Well adapted to hillside 
plantings, for massing or as specimen shrubs. 
Dark glossy green, roundish foliage with prickly 
edges, resembling holly. 1-gallon containers, 60c; 
5-gal. $1.75. 
PRUNUS LYONI. (P. Integrifolia) Catalina 
Cherry. Large shrub, or small tree of erect pyra- 
midal growth; foliage similar to above, except 
larger and not so prickly. Bears purple plums, 
the size of a large cherry. Fine specimen either 
as a shrub or tree. 1-gallon containers, 60c; 5- 
gal. $1.75. 
Strawberry Guava 
PSIDIUM CATTLEIANUM. Vigorous evergreen 
shrubs with deep green glossy leaves. Fine for 
hedge or ornamental use, as well as for quantities 
of luscious red sub-acid fruit about the size of-a 
small plum, excellent for table use, and makes a 
fine, beautifully colored jelly. 1-gallon containers, 
60c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
YELLOW STRAWBERRY GUAVA. Similar to the 
above, with larger leaves and larger fruit, which 
is yellow instead of red. Many prefer its milder 
flavor. 1-gallon containers, 60¢c; 5-gal. $1.75. 
IMPROVED DOUBLE POINSETTIA 

