SHERWOOD NURSERY CO., Portland, Oregon 
Laurocerasus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel) 
A native of Spain and Portugal, Lusitania being the ancient name of the 
region almost coincident with Portugal. Grows into a tree in the land of its 
nativity ,but farther north reaches the proportions of a fine shrub. Unexcelled 
among broad leaved evergreens for hedges. The older plants are magnificent 
when covered with a mass of spikes, 6 inches long, of white, fragrant blos- 
soms in the spring. Dark green, glossy foliage, large leaves. A hardy strong 
growing plant which stands shearing well. A beautiful shrub especially when 
planted with other evergreens. Each 10 100 
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Laurus zabelli (Zabells Laurel) | 
Grows 4 to 6 feet high, wide spreading and is covered in the spring of the 
year with large spikes of white scented flowers. Foliage rich, glossy green 
little affected by cold or dry weather. MHardier than English or Portugal 
Laurel. Being hardy, semi-dwarf and a good bloomer it meets a need in 
landscaping and will unquestionably be used a great deal as it becomes better 
known. Rare. 
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Lavendula officinalis (True Lavender) 
Fragrant evergreen subshrub. On account of its pleasant odor it was an 
ancient garden favorite and frequently used in the bath. Grows naturally 
on dry, hilly wastes. Flowers blue. Hardy. Height 3 feet. Excellent hedge 
subject. Foliage grayish green. _ . 
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Lavendula pedunculata 
A relatively new type of the ancient garden lavender, possessing the usual 
pleasant odor. Not as tall as officinalis, reaching a height of 2 feet and 
spread of 3 to 4 feet. The plants grow and do well in a dry and hilly or waste 
places where they soon fully occupy the ground. A plant of unique and inter- 
esting appearance, having odd and attractive flower heads, blue to violet or 
lilac in color, borne on single stalks all summer. 
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Leucothoe catesbaei (Drooping Leucothoe) 
One of the most ornamental of the broad leaved evergreens. Semi-dwarf and 
hardy. A good under-cover plant or facer for taller shrubs. Makes fine 
sprays for florists’ use. Large, glossy foliage, turning to gorgeous shades of 
red and bronze in the fall and winter. White flowers produced in clusters 
in the early spring. Erect, but with tips of branches drooping. 
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