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, $2.50; gal. containers, 85c, 
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, $2.75; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.00. 
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. Balled, 114-2 ft., $2.50: 5-gal. 
containers, $2.50; gal. containers, 85c. 
SWEET MYRTLE 
Myrtus communis compacta. With no pruning these re- 
markable plants will grow compactly round to a height of 
2% 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, 
Hille 22 ae hte SOO 1-2 tas OOM OLS) ime ipls7oe o-cal 
containers, $1.75; gal. containers, 50c, 
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, $1.75; 
gall containers, 75c: 
OLEANDERS 
Nerium Oleander. In all parts of Southern Calfiornia, ex- 
cept the high mountains, the Oleanders thrive and bloom 
heavily and through most of the year. They tolerate most 
any soil, require a minimum of water and care, and provide 
almost as wide and brilliant a color range as some of the 
dresses the ladies are wearing now. And we like ’em! Dresses, 
Oleanders—and the ladies, too. Ever try the Oleanders in 
pots? If not, you're really missing something. Sun or part 
shadessianrdy. Balled. bushy. 3-4ett., $2.75; 2-3 tt, $2.00: 
5-gal. containers, $2.00; gal. containers, 65c (except Double 
Yellow). 
Bettie. Large light pink flowers, tinted rosy pink. 
Cherry Red. Large vivid scarlet. 
Double Rose. Largest flowers of deep rose. 
Double Yellow. Sensational new variety with a pleasing 
upright habit of growth. With no pruning at all the plant is 
densely furnished right down to the ground. Flowers, yel- 
low tempered with buff, nearly 2 in. across, two distinct rows 
of full petals. Clean bright green leaves. You'll love it! 
Balled, 3-4 ft., $3.25; 2-3 ft., $2.50. 
Mrs. Roeding. Semi-double salmon pink. 
White. Ivory white. (Available in all sizes except balled, 
3-4 ft.) 

FRAGRANT MAGNOLIA 
Standard Oleanders. Particularly desirable for use as park- 
ing specimens, to line drives or as pot subjects. 31% ft. stem, 
symmetrical heads, 
Single Red. Dawn, light pink. Single Yellow. Double 
Rose Pink. Balled, $7.50. 
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 1-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. See color illustration page 
19. 5-gal. containers, $2.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 
SWEET OLIVE 
Osmanthus fragrans. Sweet Olive. Sweet indeed! Not 
with the overpowering fragrance of gardenia but a soft, 
elusive odor that reminds you of a perfume you should be 
able to remember, but cannot. Magnificent well foliaged 
shrub to 8 ft. that is perfectly hardy in either sun or shade 
but the brilliant foliage loses a little of its brightness in full 
sunlight. Makes an excellent plant. A little peat or leaf mold 
helps. Balled, 1%-2 ft., $2.75;.5-gal. containers, $2.50; gal. 
containers, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
Photinia arbutifolia, One of our finest native shrubs. Dark 
heavy foliage on a 8-10 ft. plant. Small white flowers de- 
velop into dense clusters of bright berries that are used 
extensively for house decorations at Christmas time. Grows 
rapidly in sun or part shade and is not affected by frost. 
Requires little attention but does appreciate good drainage. 
Go easy on the fertilizer, 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.00. 
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