
BRUNFELSIA 
Yesterday and Today 
Brunfelsia floribunda. This sweet scented shrub has flowers 
which open a deep violet and gradually fade to a light lavender. 
Its dark green foliage, medium size and compact habit of growth 
make this plant very useful for landscape work. It requires plenty 
of moisture and will grow in full sun or part shade. Gal. 85c; 5-gal. 
$2.20. 
Buddleia 
Buddleia alternifolia, Fountain Buddleia. A fountain of lilac-blue 
when in bloom in late spring. Excellent as a specimen plant or 
when used in the background. Easy to grow and readily attains an 
ultimate height of 6 feet. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.50. 
Buddleia asiatica, White Summer Lilac. An unusual Buddleia— 
making the largest growth, deliciously fragrant and the latest to 
bloom—usually around Christmas. The white flowers are borne in 
long-pointed, white spikes, nicely fragrant and attractive. Gal 40c; 
5-gal. $1.70. 
Buddleia hartwigi, Purple Lilac. An old standby. The very long, 
pointed spikes of purplish-blue flowers on the tips of every branch 
make a colorful shrub throughout the summer. Fast growing to 
about 10 feet, with good foliage. It is well to prune back heavily 
once each year. Gal. 40c; 5 gal. $1.50. 
Boxwood 
Buxus japonica (Japanese Boxwood). This plant has been one of 
the standard hedge plants used in Southern California for many 
years. It also is used as one of the principal shrubs for shaping 
into trimmed specimens. Flats $2.00; 1-gal. 40c; globe or pyramid, 
in l-gal. cans, 60c; balled; pyramid and globe, $1.90 to $5.00. 
Buxus harlandi (Korean Boxweod). A neat, dwarf growing box- 
wood suitable for edging walks and flower beds as a low hedge. 
Of slow growth. Leaves are longer and narrower but of the same 
dark green color as the Japanese Boxwood. Gal. 60c. 
Bottle Brush 
Callistemon rigidus (Red Bottle Brush). This hardy shrub like 
many of the other importations from Australia, presents a rather 
odd, yet striking appearance, particularly when the plant is in 
bloom. The brilliant scarlet blossoms resembling a brush used for 
cleaning bottles gives it its name “bottle brush”. The blooms appear 
during the summer and the average height of the shrub is approxi- 
mately 10 feet. Gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Callistemon viminalis. This variety of bottle brush attains more 
grace than the rigidus type, attaining a semi-weeping habit, with a 
maximum growth of about 15 feet. This is also a summer bloom- 
ing variety and the flowers are a slightly lighter red than the 
preceding variety. All of this family are sun lovers and will thrive 
on a minimum of water after being established. 1-gal. 40c; 5-gal. 
$1.70. 
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Natal Plum 
Carissa grandiflora. Really belongs in the fruit section of this 
catalog but it is such a fine ornamental we placed it here. Dark 
alossy green leaves, waxy, fragrant white flowers, and bright red 
fruits all add to its charm. The fruits make a good substitute for 
cranberries in jellies. As a barrier hedge nothing can surpass 
Carissa with its stiff sharp spines. Gal. 45c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Catha 
Catha edulis. This is primarily a foliage plant and is particularly 
useful because of its characteristic of developing good leaves 
right down to the ground. Its erect, slightly arching stems attain 
a height up to 10 feet. The reddish cast to the leaves makes this 
shrub a good one where color contrast is wanted. l-gal. 40c; 5-gal. 
$1.85. 
Golden Wonder 
Cassia artemisioides. Small shrub with greyish green finely cut 
foliage giving an airy effect so needed in the shrubbery. The golden 
flowers in early spring practically cover the plant. Needs sun and 
little care. Gal. 45c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
California Lilacs 
Ceanothus arboreus hybrid (Mountain Lilac). This is a variation 
of our native California lilac, and lends itself better to garden 
conditions than some of the other varieties. A profusion of light blue 
flowers are borne on spikes at twig ends throughout the entire 
plant. The foliage of this variety is better than many others of 
this same family. l-gal. 75c. 
Ceanothus cyaneus (California Lilac). This is a much-sought-after 
variety because of the deep color of its flowers, which are borne 
on comparatively large spikes all over the exterior of the plant. 
The flowers themselves are of a very desirable shade of dark 
blue. None of the California Lilacs require much water after they 
have been established. In fact watering is the cause of so many 
California Lilacs dying in our gardens. l-gal. 75c. 
Plumbago 
Ceratostigma larpentate (Dwarf Blue Plumbago). This is a very 
easy little shrub to grow and one that will produce an abundance 
of very brilliant dark blue flowers, about dime size, throughout 
the entire spring and summer months. It is extremely hardy and 
will do well in either sun or shade. Its maximum height is about 20 
inches. Gal. 40c. 
Oriental Fuchsia 
Cestrum elegans. This is an erect growing shrub that attains a 
height of about 6 feet. It would be difficult to get any shrub to pro- 
duce more color as far as blossoms and fruit are concerned, they 
being profusely borne on the plant and of a deep wine-red color 
throughout the summer months. It grows rapidly and likes sun. 
l-gal. 40c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Night Blooming Jasmine 
Cestrum parqui. A good fast growing shrub that attains a height 
of about 6 feet, well covered with glossy green leaves and will do 
best when planted in the sun. From mid-summer to fall, the plant is 
profusely covered with clusters of creamy flowers, rather insignifi- 
cant in themselves but giving off a very sweet spicy fragrance dur- 
ing the night. Even one of these shrubs will perfume your entire 
yard. l-gal. 50c. 
Mexican Mock Orange 
Choisya ternata. This hardy shrub from Mexico develops into 
one of the best foliage plants that we have. It attains a height of 
about 6 feet and does best in sun, but will stand some shade. In 
the spring large clusters of pure white flowers, resembling orange 
blossoms both in shape and scent, appear at the tip of each 
branch. The extremely glossy, bright green foliage and compact 
shape of the plant make it a desirable addition to your garden. 
l-gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
Cocculus 
Cocculus laurifolius. It is very difficult to get a more beautiful 
foliage plant than the Cocculus, which grows into a splendid, 
graceful shrub with arching branches, well covered with long, 
tapering, bright green leaves. Its habit of growth makes it perfect 
for use in mass planting effects. Best results can be obtained in 
partial shade, although the plant will stand sun or full shade. 
l-gal. 50c; 5-gal. $1.70. 
