Princess Flower 
Pleroma grandiflora. If you are interested in unusual blooms, 
here is one that is hard to beat. Brilliant, rich purple flowers of 
velvety texture, often 3 inches across with 5 fish-hook-like stamens 
in the center. Hairy foliage with slightly reddish cast assumes 
brilliant hues before falling. Give good drainage, an acid soil and 
plenty of water for best results. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Poinsettia 
Poinsettia Pulcherrima. The well known single scarlet flowering 
Poinsettia. Does best in a warm sunny location. l-gal. 35c. 
Poinsettia, Giant double. Very similar to the above except that 
it has large double flowers. l-gal. 45c. 
Dalmais Polygala 
Polygala dalmaisiana. One of the few really dwarf plants avail- 
able in Southern California. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, retaining a 
rounded form. Constantly in bloom. Flowers light purple with white 
margins at the base, somewhat pea-shaped with an orchid-like, 
fringed middle projection. Excellent for cutting, does well in the sun 
and is remarkably free of insect pests and disease. Gal. 40c; 
5-gal. $1.70. 
Cherry 
Prunus Caroliniana (Carolina Cherry). The beautiful glossy green 
foliage of this plant is always attractive. It is perfectly hardy and 
can be used for any number of purposes, a large hedge, small 
parkway tree, trimmed specimens, or for a background in land- 
scaping. Gal. 45c; 5-gal. $1.50; 4-5 ft. balled $1.95. 
Prunus ilicifolia (California Cherry). An extremely hardy native 
California shrub. The small, glossy, Holly-like foliage makes ex- 
cellent Christmas greens and the shrub itself grows into a low com- 
pact, spreading bush to about 4 feet. Gal. 45c; 5-gal. $1.90. 
Prunus integrifolia (Catalina Cherry). This is a splendid native 
shrub that grows into rather large proportions and is always 
heavily covered with glossy, dark green foliage. The fruit, re- 
sembling cherries in appearance, and of about the same size. This 
shrub is extremely drought resistant and will do well in either sun 
or shade and will stand trimming successfully. Gal. 45c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Laurel 
Prunus laurocerasus English Laurel. The English laurel makes 
one of the best foliage plants for full or partial shade that we 
have, although it will do very well with some sun, particularly 
that of the morning hours. The foliage is a deep, glossy green and 
appears in heavy masses on the erect, spreading branches. Re- 
sponds well to trimming, but will grow into a beautifully pro- 
portioned plant if allowed to grow naturally. Height, about 8 feet. 
Gal: 45ce; S-gal. $1.70. B, B. $2.25. 
TREES and SHRUBS USEFUL in the MOUNTAINS 
Azalea Hypericum, some Pyracantha lalandi 
Berberis lex Tamarix 
Buddleia Photinia Viburnums 
Cotoneaster, some Pines Conifers, most 
Eleagnus Prunus, some 
Practically all the deciduous shrubs and trees listed are ideal for 
planting in the colder sections as in the mountains. 
For the SEA COAST 
Exposed to Spray With Protection from Spray 
Acacia Abelia 
Coprosma Berberis 
Brooms Callistemon 
Myrtle Carissa 
Privet Cistus 
Monterey cypress Daphne 
Dracaena indivisa Escallonia 
Metrosideros Veronicas 
Aucuba Ilex 
Eleagnus Junipers 
Melaleuca Melaleuca 
Myoporum Pittosporum 
Raphiolepis Polygala 
Tecomaria Streptosolen 
When gardening along the coast much depends on the exposure 
to the ocean winds. If a hedge or windbreak of hardy material is 
possible most any plants will grow in the lee. Sandy soil is not 
impossible, but greater care in fertilizing is necessary and much 
humus in the soil will give better results. 
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ROCK ROSE (See page 18) 
Indian Hawthorn 
Raphiolepis ovata. The thick, leathery, dark green leaves give 
the shrub a good appearance the year around, and this attractive 
feature is enhanced by clusters of pinkish white flowers in the 
summer, which are followed by large, blue-black berries about the 
size of small grapes. The plant attains a height of 3 feet with a 
good liberal spread, and constantly presents a good solid mass of 
foliage. Gal. 35c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Raphiolepis Indica (Pink Indian Hawthorne). A medium sized 
shrub with beautiful bunches of pink flowers. Similar to the above 
but with deeper pink flowers and a more upright habit of growth. 
legal 0c: 
Rosemary 
Rosemarinus Officinalis. A herbaceous plant that will be thickly 
covered during the summer with small spikes of lavender flowers. 
The foliage has a delightful aromatic fragrance and has long been 
used for seasoning food. 2-3 ft. Gal. 40c. 
Rosemarinus Prostrata. Similar to the above but with a compact 
spreading habit of growth. Gal. 45c. 
Paraguay Night Shade 
Solanum rantonetti. The flowers, which appear all summer long, 
are a deep bluish-purple with a tiny bright yellow center and about 
the size of a five-cent piece. The shrub will attain a height of about 
4 feet and grows in a rather loose, spreading habit. This is one 
shrub that will thrive on neglect because too much water or cultiva- 
tion will cause it to produce leaf growth instead of flowers. Gal. 
40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Australian Blue Bell 
Sollya heterophylla. The glossy bright green, small leaves are 
borne on a thick mass of fine branches. Dainty, bell-shaped, light 
blue flowers are borne all through the shrub during the summer. 
This plant grows into a very spreading, compact shrub and as it gets 
older will send up climbing tendrils if given something to twine 
upon. Gal. 40c; 5 gal. $1.70. 
Spanish Broom 
Spartium junceum. There are few shrubs that will produce a 
more brilliant mass of color than does this Spanish Broom. The 
bright, canary yellow, sweet pea-like flowers about a half inch 
across, are borne in heavy masses on the stiff, erect, leafless stems, 
starting in early summer. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Ternstroemia 
Ternstroemia japonica. An excellent foliage shrub for pcrtial 
shade. Valuable for the bronzy tints possessed by the leathery, 
3-inch long leaves. A cousin to Camellia, requires peaty soil, good 
drainage. and generous moisture. Gal. 60c; 5-gal. $1.90. 
