as those of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt or of 
the Caliph of Bagdad, gardens of Italy, gardens 
of the Riviera, gardens of old Spain, fit wonder- 
fully inte our California landscape and climate. 
We can have pergolas hung with the flaming 
Bignonias all winter, and fragrant with the lav- 
ender beauty of Wistaria from early Spring. 
Bougainvilleas drape tall trees in riotous aban- 
don, spreading their royal robes against the sum- 
mer sky. Japanese Azaleas weave rugs of dream- 
hke loveliness beneath our wide spreading trees. 
The Coolidge Gardens have proved, through ten 
years of experience, that the Japanese Kurume 
Azaleas can be grown very successfully in South- 
ern California under proper cultural conditions. 
The joys of gardening will increase an hun- 
dredfold with a more intimate knowledge of the 
beautiful and worthwhile in plant life. 
Visit the Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens and be 
convinced.” 
Specializing in: 
AzALEAS—Kurme—over 100 exquisite shades 
and types. 
CAMELLIAS—Over 85 varieties, including se- 
lections from internationally famous collections— 
such as brilliant Fiery, the rare and beautiful 
Amabalis, the two-toned Valvareda, the exquisite 
Alba Plena Fimbriata, Kumasaka, Elena Nobile, 
Chas. Sergeant, Le Verne Red and numerous 
other unusual varieties. 
EpIpPHYLLUM—-Numerous new and rare vari- 
eties rivalling the orchids in magnificance of col- 
oring—displayed in our “Jeweled Corridor” 
April—May. 
Hisiscus—Many recent introductions from 
Hawaii and the Isles of the South Seas, such as 
Aloha, Coral Reefs, Flaming Dawn, Singing 
Surf, Hula and many others. 

