NEW ZEALAND BEAUTY 
Metrosideros tomentosa. A 70-ft. tree in its New Zealand 
home but just a big brilliantly good-natured shrub here. 
Dark green, 2-inch leathery leaves that are heavily var- 
nished keep the spreading well rounded plant covered in 
all seasons. Dense terminal cymes of dark red flowers. Sun 
or part shade. Will not survive heavy frosts. 5-gal. contain- 
ers, $2.00; gal. containers, 75c. 
FRAGRANT MAGNOLIA 
Michelia fuscata. Glistening foliage, about the size and 
shape of orange leaves, forms a perfect setting for the 2-inch 
red-edged yellow flowers that spread a delightful banana- 
pineapple fragrance. A single plant, against a shaded wall 
will perfume an entire patio. And it’s a handsome specimen 
shrub, too. Hardy. 4-6 ft. 5-gal. containers, $2.50; gal. con- 
tainers, 85c. See illustration, page 39. 
ORANGE JESSAMINE 
Murraea exotica. Combines the heavy fragrance of orange 
blossoms and the glistening deeply cut foliage of Choisya. 
The white waxy flowers in heavy panicles appear at different 
times during the year. Bushy shrub to 4 ft. Hardy except in 
very cold spots. Part shade. 5-gal. containers, $2.50; gal. 
containers, 75c. 
AFRICAN BOX 
Myrsine africana. A charming little shrub with small 
glossy leaves that is particularly desirable for use in low 
hedges. Grows very compact with a little pruning and pre- 
sents a much cleaner and brighter appearance than boxwood. 
It is valuable also when used individually or in groups wher- 
ever the use of low shrubs is indicated. Hardy. Sun or shade. 
5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 60c. 
SWEET MYRTLE 
Myrtus communis buxifolia. Far superior to the old com- 
munis variety. Inch-long, fragrant leaves grow thickly over 
a plant that when fully grown will be about 5 ft. in height 
and 6 ft. in width. By pruning, the plant may be kept within 
a 3 to 4 ft. space. Trimmed, the plants will form a perfect 
dark green hedge. Hardy to either extreme heat or cold. 
For best results plant in sun. Balled, bushy, 2-2™% ft., $2.00; 
5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 
Myrtus communis compacta. With no pruning these re- 
markable plants will grow compactly round to a height of 
21% ft., just the right size to group under low windows or 
at intersections of walks or drives. Grown as a trimmed 
hedge of from 1 to 3 ft. it is an ideal plant. Small white 
flowers and purple berries. Sun. Extremely hardy. Balled, 
full 14-2 it S852 W5=1Sink, $50: S5-eall containers, $1.50: 
gal. containers, 40c; flats of about 100 plants, $2.80. 
Myrtus thymifolia minima. The most compact little plant 
of our acquaintance. Tiny, shining leaves cover the plant so 
closely you can’t see into it at all. For low borders or 
hedges or for use in the rock garden it is quite outstanding. 
Plant in the sun. Hardy. 1% ft. 5-gal. containers, $1.50; 
gal. containers, 50c. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Many stiff upright stems softened 
throughout by narrow leaves that first appear a bronzy-red, 
change to a luscious green and in winter, if planted in the 
sun, dons flashy garments of brilliant scarlet. In spring each 
stem displays a raceme of white pea-shaped flowers. Bright 
red berries follow the flowers. Growing quite upright it may 
be confined in a narrow space. Sun or shade. Hardy. 5 ft. 
Balled, bushy 3-3% ft., $2.25; 2-3 ft., $1.85; 5-gal. containers, 
$1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 

JASMINE MAID OF ORLEANS 
See page 24 
OLEANDERS 
Nerium Oleander. From the hottest desert areas to the 
coast this shrub thrives and through summer and fall dis- 
plays a continuous wealth of bloom equalled by few other 
plants. Takes kindly to most any soil and requires practically 
no attention. Sun or part shade. Hardy. 
Bettie. Large light pink flowers, tinted with rosy pink, that 
open wide to display their rich shadings. Balled, bushy, 
2-3 ft., $1.85; 5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 
Cherry Red. Large flowers of vivid scarlet. Balled, 2-3 
ft., $1.85; 5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 
Double Rose. Huge double flowers of deep rose. Balled, 
2-3 tt., $1.85; 5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 
Double Yellow. A new variety. growing much bushier 
than the common sorts, that is prodigal with its large golden 
blossoms. Balled, bushy 2-3 ft., $2.00; 5-gal. containers, $1.75; 
gal. containers, 60c. 
Mrs. Roeding. Semi-double salmon pink. Balled, 2-3 ft., 
$2.00; 5-gal containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c. 
Single White. 
containers, 50c. 
Standard Oleanders. Particularly desirable for use as 
parking specimens, to line drives or as pot subjects. 3% ft. 
stem, symmetrical heads. 
Single Red. Dawn, light pink. 
Rose Pink. Balled, $4.50. 
Ivory white. 5-gal. containers, $1.75; gal. 
Single Yellow. Double 
BRILLIANT OCHNA 
Ochna multiflora. Should be a popular shrub for its thick 
covering of brilliant foliage alone. Happy yellow flowers in 
spring are followed by a profusion of brilliant l-inch scarlet 
seed capsules that give the appearance of thickly clustered 
fruits hanging through the shrub. Remaining on the plant 
for several months, the fiery capsules provide a most un- 
usual display. We predict a great future for Ochna. 4-5 ft. 
Sun or part shade. Half hardy. 5-gal. containers, $2.50; 
gal. containers, $1.00. See color illustration, back cover. 

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