*ENTELEA arborescens, NEW ZEALAND CORKWOOD (9%). This small tree (20 ft.) 
is extremely interesting for its light wood. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture says that it 
weighs only half as much as cork! Leaves are large and Sycamore-like. The clustered 
white flowers are about an inch wide. Pot grown 1-1% ft. 75c. 
*EUCRYPHIA billardieri, TASMANIAN EUCRYPHIA (9%). We have an idea that the 
Eucryphias: while at present practically unknown on the Pacific Coast will gradually be- 
come favorites as stock becomes available. We quote from “My Garden’: “Eucryphias 
are among those supremely beautiful shrubs which no grower of the best can afford to 
overlook.” In previous issues we have described two; E. glutinosa (pinnatifolia) in G. A. 
"40, 41, and ’42 and E. intermedia (Rostrevor) in ’41 and °42. Others will follow when 
stock becomes sufficient. This one makes a tree. Leaves simple, long, and narrow. The 
white, almond scented flowers are two inches wide, saucer shaped, and filled with pink 
anthers. Blooms in late summer. Pot grown 1-1% ft. $1.50. 
*HAKEA multilineataa GRASSLEAF HAKEA (9%). This easily surpasses the better 
known H. laurina. A tall vigorous shrub with long, very narrow leaves bearing erect 
spikes of Grevillea-like flowers which are rose colored at base with beautiful creamy 
styles. Possibly hard to grow and none too hardy but well worth trying where not too 
cold. Pot grown 14-2 ft. 85c. 
*ILEX opaca, AMERICAN HOLLY (“Eastern Holly”) (5). On the Pacific Coast we grow 
almost entirely the English and Oriental Hollies but the desire for something different 
always exists so we have selected the two best varieties offered below. Compared with 
English Holly the growth is more slender while the red berries though not so large are 
well distributed along the branches and really make a good showing. We quote intro- 
ducer’s descriptions. 
*EAST PALATKA HOLLY. “Foliage light green of medium size, almost smooth. 
A regular bearer of immense quantities of bright red berries.” Gallon can 1-1% 
ft. $1.25; pot grown 12-15 in. $1.00. 
“HOWARD HOLLY. “Our most popular variety. Foliage very dark and glossy 
with some spines. Berries red and attractive; excellent.” Gallon can 1-1% ft.. 
$1.25; pot grown 8-12 in. 85c. 
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium eximium (9%4). This is one of the fruits of our horticul- 
tural pilgrimage to England in Spring, 1938. It was first displayed at that time and 
promptly won the A.M.R.H.S. The shrub is of spreading habit, has unusually rich green, 
small leaves, and bears an abundance of snow-white flowers making a very fine effect. 
Don’t be prejudiced by the common “Tea Tree”; this is something decidedly different and 
unquestionably very good. Pot grown 1%4-2 ft. $1.00, 1-1% ft. 85c. 
*LEUCOSPERMUM nutans, BROADLEAVED PINCUSHION (9%). The Leucosper- 
mums, not mentioned in either Hortus or “Bailey,” are rare and little known South African 
shrubs related to Leucadendron, Protea, Telopea, etc. Good authorities rank this one among 
the world’s finest flowering shrubs, rivalling even the Australian Waratah. Flowers are 
borne both most profusely and over a very long period in large orange-scarlet heads. The 
plant, which gets about 4 ft. tall, should have full sun, good drainage, and not too much 
cold. Its culture may be somewhat difficult but is certainly worth the effort. It is described 
and illustrated in National Horticultural Magazine for Oct., 1942, and more completely in 
Gardeners’ Chronicle (of England) for Nov. 12, 1938. Pot grown. 1-1% ft. $2.00. 
*METROSIDEROS tomentosa, NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMASTREE (9%). Ultimately 
makes a large tree but starts blooming when comparatively young. The downy leaves are 
of medium size. Flowers are dark crimson and freely borne in pincushion type clusters. 
Somewhat tender to frost when young but becomes much hardier with age. Pot grown 
1%4-2 ft. 75c, 8-12 in. 60c. 
**PHOTINIA serrulata nova lineata) STRIPED CHINESE TOYON (7). In Ge 3S 
we gave the interesting story of Chinese Toyon. Our prophecy that it would attain wide 
popularity has been amply fulfilled. Among the thousands that we have raised from seed 
there have been a few interesting mutants of which this is by far the best. Leaves are 
very dark green, wider than in usual form and with decidedly prickly margins. The upper 
side is marked with a narrow irregular white stripe along central vein. Its beauty is 
heightened by the fact that on all the new shoots the bark is vivid bright red. It has been 
greatly admired by visitors while being tested here. Pot grown 8-12 in. 85c. 
