GARDEN 



VICTORY GARDEN CONFERENCE 
LEADERS SAY... 
“At no time than now does it seem more important that home and municipal orna- 
mental gardening be stressed. By devoting their energy to the growing of flowers 
and ornamental shrubs and trees, people will find a release in these times, and 
develop morale, and also render very valuable service in improving the appear- 
ance of the community. This seems a far wiser outlet than to tear up backyards, 
FOR playgrounds, public parks and spaces for the sake of growing vegetables. Our 
ICTORY school grounds, church yards, roadsides, towns, new defense areas as well as 
home grounds generally, still need much improvement in the way of ornamental 
gardening.’’—U. 8. Department of Agriculture, Garden Committee. 
“It is recognized that city gardening has certain health and recrea- 
tional value, but it should also be recognized that the money, time, 
and energy expended on city vegetable gardening is usually far in 
excess of the value of the vegetables produced.” 
—Dr. M. L. Wilson. 













HOW TO REACH 
DEL AMO NURSERIES 
The nurseries are about 
3 miles South of Comp- 
ton at Alameda (Truck 
Boulevard) and Del 
Amo Street .. . turn 
tight across P. E. tracks 
at the first street South 
of Dominguez Junction. 
Del Amo Street con- 
nects Wilmington and 
Long Beach Boulevard. 

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"LONG BEACH 
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS and VINES | 
Camellia japonica. CAMELLIA. No flowering shrub presents more 
varied or more pleasing possibilities for landscaping, home beau- 
tification or personal adornment. Camellias are easily grown if 
given a location in semi-shade, protected from the afternoon sun 
in a well drained soil with an acid condition. Our assortment in- 
cludes many of the finer varieties. Prices and varieties on request. 
Cassia splendida. GOLDEN WONDER. Best of the Cassias for Cali- 
fornia, producing many clusters of golden yellow flowers in mid- 
winter. Grows to 8 or 10 feet across unless pruned after flowering. 
Foliage is pale green, evergreen; makes excellent informal hedge; 
is resistant to frost. gc 50c; 5gc $1.75. 
Chamaelaucium ciliatum. GERALTON WAX FLOWER. This Aus- 
tralian shrub is becoming popular for cutting. Its pink waxy flow- 
ers are borne in airy racemes and last two weeks when cut. 
Leaves are needle-like. Does not like acid soil. Plant in full sun; 
requires little water. Specimen border plant. gc $1.00. 
Cistus purpureus. ORCHID ROCK ROSE. Flowers of this low spread- 
ing plant resemble single roses. For brilliant color in your garden 
in early summer this evergreen shrub is tops. Blossoms are bril- 
liant rose-pink with maroon spots at the base of the petals. Com- 
pletely hardy, must have good drainage. gc 50c; 5gc $1.75. Use 
as foreground shrub in the screen planting. 
FLOWERING EUCALYPTUS 
These small trees of Australia are most happy in Southern Califor- 
nia. They are very easy to grow, being always neat in habit, 
although sometimes picturesque. Dependable for spectacular bloom 
which may be cut for bouquets. Useful in the screen planting or as 
small street trees. 
Eucalyptus caesia. Graceful, weeping, white barked branches, 
silver grey foliage and russet brown trunk make a beautiful back- 
ground for the rose-pink flowers with golden stamens. gc $1.00; 
Sgc $2.00. 
Eucalyptus erythrocorys. Spectacular flowers with vivid scarlet 
flower-caps revealing huge puff balls of lemon-yellow stamens. 
white trunk; long narrow leaves. gc $1.00; S5ge $2.00. 
CLIMBING ROSE MERMAID 
This sulphur-yellow rose can be used to advantage in many places. 
As a pillar rose, on fences, pergolas and as a bank cover, anywhere 
in the sun that a thick cover of glistening foliage is needed this rose 
is unsurpassed. Sgc $1.00. 

ROSE, MERMAID 
SWEENEY, STRAUB & DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAND, ORE. 
“Any program for the development of gardens for Victory must in- 
clude the growing of trees, shrubs and flowers, for the health of the 
mind, as well as vegetables for the health of the body; because 
ornamental gardening is a vital and absolutely essential part of 
American life today, and its value as a stimulus to national, physical 
and spiritual well-being is beyond calculation.” 
—Andrew Wing, Editor Garden Digest. 
*You may help in the Victory Garden effort and enjoy doing 
it, by investing in Del Amo quality trees, shrubs, fruits . . . 
Everything for Gardening. 
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Quality Grown 
Eucalyptus macrocarpa. Slow growing variety with large silvery 
leaves. The sensational flowers are fluffy bright red, the stamens 
tipped with gold, 4 inches across! Use where it can have some 
support such as espaliered on a wall. gc $1.00; 5gc $2.00. 
Eucalyptus torquata. Handsome small tree with curious red and 
yellow lantern-like flower buds opening to light red fuzzy flowers. 
Blooms every day of the year. gc 70c; 5gc $2.00. 
Helianthemum ocymoides. PORTUGUESE SUNROSE. Dainty sun- 
loving plant to 3 feet, with slender branches and silvery-gray 
foliage bearing continuously, bright yellow flowers, each bloom 
with a maroon-red center. Hardy, needs sun, little water and good 
drainage. ge 50c; S5gce $1.75. Good for color in the foundation 
planting. 
Holmskioldia sanguinea. CHINESE HAT PLANT. Imagine a plant 
covered with miniature, orange-red Chinese coolie hats an inch 
or so across and you'll have Holmskioldia. The curious flowers 
are excellent for cutting; foliage is bright green. Likes full sun 
and plenty of water. Blooms almost the entire year including the 
winter months. Choice plant for the patio. gc 60c; 5gce $1.85. 
Hydrangea domotoi. DOUBLE PINK HYDRANGEA. A low growing 
shrub with large heads of pink flowers and bright green foliage. 
Grows to 3 or 4 feet tall, making an excellent plant for foundation 
planting on the north side as it likes shade. Give it plenty of 
water. gc 50c; 5gc $1.85. 
Juniperus torulosa. TWISTED JUNIPER OF CHINA. Most attractive 
and beautiful of the Junipers for specimen planting. It often 
assumes irregular picturesque shapes, which may be helped by 
careful pruning and training. The close tight foliage remains a 
rich dark green all the year. A very good plant for Southern 
California; not particular to soil and disease free. Becomes more 
lovely with age. We are the largest growers of this plant and offer 
a wide range of sizes and shapes to fit any location in the 
garden. gc 70c; B&B 2-3 ft. $2.15. 
Leptospermum roseum plenum. DWARF FLOWERING TEA TREE. 
Beautiful little flowering shrub with small double rose flowers 
blooming throughout the entire winter and early spring. The finely 
cut foliage is soft gray-green. Excellent for cutting. Likes little 
water, full sun. This is the best winter flowering shrub we know. 
gc 50c; 5gc $1.75. Speciment plant for the border. 
Leucophyllum frutescens (texanum). TEXAS SILVERLEAF SAGE. 
This is the real Purple Sage of Texas. In late summer and fall it is 
completely covered with bell-shaped violet flowers. Foliage is 
silver-gray, evergreen, makes a compact shrub about 5 to 6 feet 
tall. Give it full sun and little water. gc 50c; 5gc $1.75. Fine for 
color contrast in the border. 
Raphiolepis delacouri. PINK INDIA-HAWTHORN. Fine evergreen | 
shrub with dark green foliage and clusters of glowing pink fra- | 
grant flowers throughout the year, with the greatest show in 
spring and summer. Truly a garden aristocrat, it is perfectly 
hardy, slow growing and quite dwarf in habit. Full sun or half 
shade; choice foundation plant. gc $1.00. 
Solanum rantonneti. PARAGUAY NIGHTSHADE. Sometimes called 
the Blue Potato Vine, this plant can be grown as a shrub or vine. 
The lovely violet flowers are an inch across in large clusters, 
blooming almost the year around. Likes a warm sunny location 
and a moderate amount of water. Excellent seacoast plant, not 
recommended for colder sections. Use as vine, screen plant, or 
keep bushy for foundation planting. gc 40c; 5gc $1.65. 
Strelitzia reginae. BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER. The exotic flowers 
of this plant resemble the brilliant plumage of tropical birds. Well 
established clumps bloom almost continually. Has many uses in 
the garden; as an accent plant where color and distinctive form 
is needed; as a tub plant or patio plant, and as a foundation 
plant. Flowers last for days when cut; makes unusual flower 
arrangements. Single division blooming size, $2.50. 
Thevetia nereifolia. LUCKYNUT THEVETIA. This is the Yellow Ole- 
ander. Foliage is narrow bright green, flowers soft clear yellow 
through the summer. Makes a medium sized spreading shrub. 
Requires warm soil and ordinary watering. Should be headed 
back in late winter. Specimen or foundation plant. gc 60c; 
Sgc $1.85. 

For explanation of how to use shrubs in the home planting 
for Victory, see inside pages. 


BRUNFELSIA FLORIBUNDA 
Brunfelsia floribunda. YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW. 
This delightful new shrub was introduced from Brazil. The fra- 
grant blossoms are dark blue-purple fading to lavender and turn- 
ing white before they fall. Evergreen and hardy, with good foli- 
age, may be planted in sun or shade. Needs good drainage. 
Excellent foundation plant. gc 60c; 5gc $1.85. 

EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA 
Eucalyptus ficifolia. SCARLET FLOWERING EUCALYPTUS. Spec- 
tacular flowering tree with sparkling masses of flame-red flowers. 
A medium fast growing tree with dark furrowed bark and large 
leathery leaves. Stands heat and some drought but grows faster 
with plenty of water. Excellent for street trees. gc 60c; 5gc $2.00. 
Prunus persica. FLOWERING PEACH. Nothing equals the fiowering 
peaches for spring color. They grow well in all Southern Cali- 
fornia gardens, producing a great profusion of bloom over a long 
period. The fragrant blossoms last a long time when cut. Herald 
the event of spring in your garden with a flowering tree. Red, 
white, pink and variegated red and white. 5gc $1.50. 

FLOWERING PEACH 
