
PYRACANTHA ROSEDALE (Rosedale Firethorn) 
PHOTINIA, California Holly, Toyon 
Photinia arbutifolia. Glorious native shrubs whose beautiful dark 
green foliage and bright red berries has made it known to many 
as Christmas Beiry. Does well under cultivation but is sometimes 
difficult to establish. Well worth any effort to get it started. 
Gallon container $1.00. 
Photinia serrulata. Chinese Photinia. Large broad toothed leaves 
often assumi7g pretty red or bronze tints especially when young 
or curing cold weather. Gallon container $1.00, 5-gallon con- 
tainer $2.75. 
PITTOSPORUM (Also see page 6.) 
This group of large shrubs forms the backbone of most California 
plantings. Some varieties are large shrubs or small trees. All are 
easy to grow. and hardy except in cold places. Some have showy 
sweet scented flowers. 
Pittosporum crassifolium. Large shrub with soft grey green foli- 
age and wine colored flowers. Resistant to wind, even along the 
coast. Gallon container 85c, 5-gallon container $2.75. 
Pittosporum cugenioides. Erect shrub with long narrow yellow- 
green leaves with wavy margins. Makes a fine tall hedge. Gallon 
container 85c, 5-gallon container $2.75. 
Pittosporum nigricans. Small green wavy leaves and black stems. 
Fine growing shrub. Gallon container 85c, 5-gallon container 
Sy 5) 
Pittosporum undulatum. Beautiful round headed tree or large 
shrub. Useful also as a hedge. Rich green leaves with wavy 
margins, yellowish-white flowers, very fragrant at night. Gal- 
lon container 85c, 5-gallon container $3.00. 
PRUNUS, Laurel 
Prunus laurocerasus, English Laurel. A fine broad-leaved ever- 
green shrub used mostly for specimen planting and hedges. The 
oval leaves always present a cool refreshing green color. Gal- 
lon container $1.00, 5-gallon container $3.00. 
Prunus lusitanica, Portuguese Laurel. Similar to English Laurel, 
perhaps a finer hedge plant. The smaller leaves are a deep, 
glossy green. Gallon container 85c, 5-gallon container $2.75. 
PSIDIUM, Guava, for Jelly and Ornament 
They are decidedly attractive shrubs for ornamental purposes. 
Excellent when used as hedges where their close growth, fine 
foliage and colorful fruits vie with each other in making their 
stay worthwhile. Use the fruits for jellies and preserves. 
Psidium cattleyanum, Red Strawberry Guava. Large deep red 
fruits of fine flavor. Require a frost free area. Gallon container 
$1.00, 5-gallon container $3.50. 
PYRACANTHA, Firethorns, for Color and Berries 
Strong growing sturdy shrubs with erect or spreading thorny 
branches, narrow dark green leaves and clusters of white flow- 
ers in spring. The real glory of these shrubs is the colorful abun- 
dance of berries in fall and winter. Rich, fairly moist soil. Sun 
or partial shade. 
Pyracantha lalandi. Robust shrub, dark green leaves and bright 
orange-red berries. Hardier than others. Gallon container $1.00. 
Pyracantha Graberii. A new selection of this lovely berried shrub. 
Dark green glowing foliage and bright red berries, larger than 
usual, and in quantity. Gallon container $1.25, 5-gallon con- 
tainer $3.75. 
Pyracantha Rosedale. Graceful arching branches crowded with 
orange-red berries. May be trimmed into pyramids or globes 
and still retain its fruiting habit. Gallon container $1.25, 5-gal- 
lon container $3.75. 
Pyracantha yunnanensis. 4 to 6 foot shrub spreading to 12 feet. 
Deep red berries. Fine for covering banks, stands sandy soil well. 
Gallon container 85c, 5-gallon container $3.00. 


PLANTS THAT MAY BE USED WITH ANY OF THE 
ABOVE GROUP. 
CONIFERS (to enrich any planting). English Yews, Irish Yews, 
Pyramidal Arborvitae, Hinoki Cypress, Blue Lawson Cypress. 
PLANTS FOR HEDGES. Leptospermum, Pittosporum, Euonymus, 
English Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, Coprosma. 



OLEANDER (See page 7) 

8 ALL EVERGREEN SHRUBS ARE LISTED ACCORDING TO SIZE AND EXPOSURE 
