Paul J. Howard's 
Exotic Shrubs, Trees and Vines 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia Reginae 
The exotic blooms of this showy plant always 
evoke admiration and wonder. It is prized for 
planting in the garden, growing in tubs or pots in 
the patio, and for striking, colorful flower ar- 
rangements, with its oddly shaped blooms of 
orange, red and blue, resembling birds in flight, 
against the massive, banana-like leaves. 
Plants begin to bloom when four or five years 
old, the size and quantity of flowers increasing 
each year. They grow best in full sun or partial 
shade, in rich soil, with plenty of moisture during 
the summer. 2 year old plants, each $1.25; 3 
year, each $2.50; blooming size, $5.00 to 
$25.00. 
The Lovely PASSION FLOWER 
PASSIFLORA PFORDTI. A very beautiful large- 
flowered hybrid, and one of the most ornamental 
vines we have. Petals are white with pinkish tints, 
the crown is bright blue. Free flowering, the vines 
are studded with blooms over a long season. Foli- 
age is large and handsome, seldom attacked by 
insects. Splendid for covering large areas, per- 
golas, fences, or porches. Gallon tins, each $1.50; 
5-gallon, $4.00. 
SUPARA SHRUB 
Hauya Cornigera 
A handsome shrub from Central America, be- 
longing to the Evening Primrose family, with long 
white tubular flowers, flaring at the end to four 
white petals, the center often flushed with rosy 
pink, and delicately fragrant. These are borne in 
profusion, and are most beautifully set off by the 
background of soft green foliage. Grows in sun or 
part shade. 5-gallon tins, each $4.00. 
THE MANZANOTE 
of Guatemala 
OLMEDIELLA BETSCHLERIANA. Here is a 
prize treasure, a handsome tree or tall shrub that 
will be a welcome addition to Southland gardens. 
Close branching, clothed with very beautiful bright 
green, glossy, holly-like leaves, it may be used as 
a trimmed pyramid, globe, standard, or specimen 
shrub, or grown into a beautiful small tree, suit- 
able for a parkway or garden subject of distinctive 
charm. 
Found in Central America, growing where cli- 
matic conditions are quite similar to ours, it is 
perfectly at home here. We have a large hedge at 
California Flowerland that is admired by all who 
see it. Gallon tins, $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
RUELLIA TUBEROSA 
An herbaceous shrub of exceptional value for 
semi-shaded locations. The graceful, trumpet- 
shaped flowers of a delightful shade of blue violet, 
are produced on slender stems, making a welcome 
addition to our cutflower material. The plant 
should be thoroughly cut back each year to in- 
crease its beauty. I-gallon tins, each $1.25; 
5-gallon, $3.50. 
SECURIDACA VOLUBILIS 
Graceful racemes of rosy violet, wistaria-like 
flowers, produced on long arching branches, make 
this “recent introduction from Guatemala one of 
the loveliest additions to our gardens. It can be 
trained as a neat vine on a fence or low trellis, 
or grown as a graceful shrub and grows best near 
the coast, in sun or part shade. 1-gallon tins, 
each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
HIBISCUS 
These gorgeous shrubs will bring the tropical 
splendor of Hawaii to your garden. They thrive 
in Southern California wherever there is compara- 
tive freedom from frost. We have a grand collec- 
tion of rare and new Hibiscus, but too few of 
some varieties to list here. See our display in 
bloom in spring and summer. 
AGNES GAULT. Enormous velvety single flowers of bright 
salmon-rose, very popular. 1-gallon tins, each $1.25; 5-gal- 
lon, $3.50. 
3 ALOHA. Large double rose pink, lovely form; free flower- 
ing and fine habit of growth. 1-gallon tins, each $1.25; 
5-gallon, $3.75. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Large blooms of glowing American 
Beauty red. 1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
APRICOT. Single apricot yellow with crimson veining and 
throat. 1-gallon tins, each $1.25; 5-gallon, $3.50. 
BRILLIANTE (Single Scarlet). Most popular, very large. 
single flowers of intense scarlet. 1-gallon tins, each $1.25; 
5-gallon, $3.50. 
CROWN OF BOHEMIA. Magnificent double golden yellow, 
shaded amber and bronze at center. 1-gallon tins, each 
$1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
HALEAKALA. One of the most beautiful Hibiscus grown. 
Frilled single yellow flowers with flaming red throat. 1- 
gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
KATE SESSIONS. One of the very finest; brilliant rose red 
with golden suffusion. The enormous flowers fairly glow. 
I-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
PELE. Enormous single rounded flowers of bright copper, 
with brilliant rose throat, upper side of petals edged with 
gold. Free flowering. 1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, 
$4.00. 
RED MONARCH. Huge semi-double blooms of richest dark 
crimson. 1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
WHITE WINGS. Lovely large white flowers with red col- 
umn and throat, lasting at least three days on the plant. 
Splendid bushy shrub, blooms all winter. 1-gallon tins, 
each $1.50; 5-gallon, $4.00. 
CLEMATIS 
CLEMATIS HYBRIDS. These spectacular flow- 
ering vines will flower the same year they are 
planted, in California. Their lovely large blooms 
have a delicate beauty found in few other flowers, 
and when cut, make charming low table arrange- 
ments that last for many days. Vines should be 
cut back close to the ground each year, to pro- 
duce flowering wood for the next season. 
HENRY]. Very large white flowers. 
JACKMANI. Royal purple. 
RAMONA. Soft blue. 
Each $1.50; collection of three, $4.00. 
BOUGAINVILLEA 
Of all flowering vines, none creates a more 
vivid impression or makes such a lavish display 
of color as this group of strong climbing plants. 
In planting Bougainvilleas, remove them care- 
fully from the containers, being careful not to 
break soil from the roots, as this causes them to 
die. 
AFTERGLOW. A splendid new Bougainvillea, with particu- 
larly fine foliage, and masses of vivid tangerine-colored 
blooms. Strong growing, blooming constantly and very freely. 
1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, each $4.00. 
BARBARA KARST. Vivid, rich red like Crimson Lake, but 
with larger flowers, and hardier, less rampant in growth 
The best variety for the average garden, especially where 
space is limited. 1-gallon tins, each $2.50; 5-gallon, $5.00. 
BRASILIENSIS. A pleasing tone of rosy purple. Excep- 
tionally free flowering almost the entire year, especially 
in winter and spring. 1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 5-gallon, 
$4.00. 
CRIMSON LAKE. Rich deep crimson-lake blooms, cover 
the plant throughout the year. 1-gallon tins, each $1.50; 
5-gallon, $4.00. 
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Lovely rosy-violet flowers of SECURIDACA VOLUBILIS 
SUPARA SHRUB, a prize-acquisition 
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