Other Deciduous Shrubs 
CALLICARPA giraldiana, GIRALD BEAUTYBERRY (5). The Beautyberries are well 
named and are remarkable for their clusters of handsome blue berries of a brilliant and 
very unusual metallic hue. We have tested five or six species and consider this much 
superior to any of the others. Its growth is erect and rather narrow, attaining maybe 
8 or 9ft. The plant simply covers itself with violet berries which remain long after the 
leaves have fallen. We recommend it very highly. Also known as C. bodinieri giraldi. 
3 to’4 ft: $2.00, 2° tors. £t.! $1.50. : 
DAUBENTONIA tripetti, SCARLET WISTERIA TREE (8%). It is doubtful whether 
any other shrub grown in this climate can surpass this for brilliant (orange red) color- 
ing and profusion of (pea-shaped) flowers. It will bloom all summer long if seed pods 
are removed as fast as they form. Should be pruned heavily every year before growth 
starts. Too bad it isn’t hardier so that it could be more widely enjoyed. Pot grown 
15 to 18 in. $1.00. 
GREYIA sutherlandi (9%). A very uncommon large shrub or small tree from South 
Africa of rather irregular growth. Flowers are borne in spikes about six or eight 
inches long and three or four inches through, resembling those of a Red Horse Chest- 
nut. They are crimson, carrying long stamens with reddish-purple anthers. Pot grown 
1% to 2 ft. $1.25, 1 to 1% ft. $1.00. 
PHILADELPHUS Belle Etoile (5). We consider this easily the best of those having a 
purple “eye”. The flowers are fairly large and deliciously fragrant. Petals are prettily 
frilled at the edges. Pure white except for the colored center. Growth bushy. To us it 
seems the best of all to date. 3 to 4 ft. $2.50, 2 to 3 ft. $1.75. 
STYRAX japonica, JAPANESE SNOWBELL (5.) Look out! This is not Snowball, but 
Snowbell, so called from the very handsome white bell-shaped fragrant flowers borne 
on long stems in leafy racemes. The plant has a very beautiful habit. Pot grown 1% 
to 2 ft. $1.00. 
VIBURNUM. Three years ago we took a chance on doing a little prophesying about the 
newer, little known Oriental species of Viburnum and gave it as our guess that they 
were due for a run of popularity. Apparently our guess was a good one as we find it 
hard to keep propagation equal to demand. All below have been mentioned before as 
we have none entirely new to offer this season. 
V. betulifolium, BIRCHLEAF VIBURNUM (5). A large shrub of erect rapid 
growth; its blue-gray branches are decked with glossy birch-like leaves. The 
white flowers are of no particular consequence but are followed by great masses 
of red berries in large clusters. 3 to 4 ft. $2.00; pot grown 1% to 2 ft. $1.25. 
V. carlesi (4). This now ranks as an “old favorite” but is as popular as ever 
for the rich spicy fragrance of its flushed flowers. Hard to propagate so will 
probably never become unduly common. 2 to 2% ft. $3.50, 1% to 2 ft. $3.00. 
V. grandiflorum (7). English authorities seem to consider this even finer than 
the delightful V. fragrans which it slightly resembles but has larger and pinker 
flowers which are produced in late winter and will stand considerable freezing 
without injury. Extremely rare as yet in this country. Pot grown 8 to 12 in. 
$1.75, 6 to 8 in. $1.50. 
Climbers 
BOMAREA caldasiana (9). Bears terminal clusters of large tubular flowers 2 or 3 
inches long, coral red marked yellow. It is also attractive when it fruits as the pod 
opens but the red seeds stick to it making a good show all winter. Seems to prefer 
partial shade and usually dies down to the ground annually but grows back vigorously 
to flowering size each season. Pot grown $1.00. 
SCHIZANDRA propinqua (7). A rare evergreen twining vine of moderate growth. 
Comes from the Himalayas and is related to the Magnolias. It bears orange flowers % 
to % inch broad in summer, followed by red berries. Pot grown 8 to 12 in. $1.00. 
WISTERIA. We are practically sold out of climbing form but have a few in tree form. 
What are available will be found in Part II. 
Miscellaneous 
DORYANTHES palmeri, GIANT SPEARLILY (9). Only those who have seen this in 
bloom can believe it! Quite a sensation was caused recently when a flowering spike 
was exhibited before the California Horticultural Society. Generally speaking it is on 
the order of an Agave (“Century Plant”). When ready to bloom it sends up a flowering 
stem from 8 to 25 ft. high, crowned by a cylindrical spike of red flowers which is sev- 
eral feet tall and 8 to 12 inches in diameter. It belongs to the Amaryllis family and isa 
native of Australia. Plants available are pot grown seedlings, $1.00. 
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