McDONNELL NURSERY 
Where you can get EVERYTHING for your garden 
SHRUBS & TREES: When we opened our nursery in December, 
1931, it was with the intention of producing the best bedding 
plants that could be grown. We still do that but as our business 
grew we were called on to supply shrubs and trees, roses and 
bulbs, sprays and fertilizers of the same high quality as our 
bedding plants. 
From time to time we have extended our nursery to keep pace 
with the widening scope of our operations. We have always 
grown our own bedding plants to insure quality and recently we 
have added to our nursery a department devoted to growing a 
part of our ornamental shrubs. Whether or not the shrubs and 
trees you purchase from us are grown by us, you can be sure that 
they are well grown, true to name and of the best varieties 
obtainable. 
ROSES: Roses in our list are carefully chosen to include those 
varieties which give best results in this locality. They are grown 


nearby and are already acclimated and most likely to thrive when 
transplanted to your garden. Our list includes the best of both 
standard varieties and recent introductions. 
SEEDS AND BEDDING PLANTS: We personally select our va- 
rieties at the principal seed growing farms and buy the best seed 
obtainable regardless of price. In growing, each group of plants 
is given the proper soil and care to insure sturdy, healthy growth 
and we offer only stock that will produce best results in the 
gardens of our customers. 
FERTILIZERS AND SPRAYS: We carry nationally known prod- 
ucts that have proven suitable for use in this locality and some 
special lines that have been developed for use under our local 
conditions. When we have supplied plants of high quality we are 
interested in their getting the best possible care in your garden 
and for that reason you can depend on the sprays and fertilizers 
we recommend for use on them. 
BULBS: We issue a special Bulb List each fall 
and will be glad to send you one on request. 
VISIT OUR NURSERY at any time. We shall be 
glad to help you with your special plant problems 
and to show you the wide assortment of fine 
plants which we have to offer. 
Nursery open for business Sundays — Closed 
Wednesdays. 
HOW TO REACH 
McDONNELL NURSERY 
Our nursery is easy to reach, being between 51st 
Street and the foot of Claremont Avenue on 
Telegraph Avenue, which is the principal route 
between downtown Oakland and Berkeley. From 
Piedmont, the most direct route is by Mather 
and 42nd Streets, turning right at 42nd and 
Telegraph. From Walnut Creek and other Cen- 
tral Contra Costa County points, come through 
the Tunnel, down Broadway, turn right onto 
51st Street. There is always ample parking 
space on Clarke Street, our rear boundary, which 
runs from the foot of Claremont Avenue to 48th 
Street. 

Tuberous egoniad 
These bulbous plants make a most excellent show 
of flowers and deep green foliage in shady places. 
Growth is about one foot high and the uniformity 
of plants make them superb for bedding purposes. 
Use plenty of peat in preparing the planting beds. 
Set bulbs shallow after first sprouting them in flats 
of moist peat. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE. Pink, yellow, white, 
rose, salmon, scarlet, dark red and orange. 
CARNATION TYPE. Pink, yellow, white, 
salmon, scarlet, dark red and orange. 
PICOTEE. Rose and white. 
Seedling plants available about May 15th. 25c each; 
$2.50 dozen. 
rose, 
Twe Mere Shade Plants 
BEAUTIFUL CYCLAMEN. They love about the 
same growing conditions as tuberous begonias; shade 
and light soil. Seedling plants in March 25c each; 
$2.75 per doz. Bulbs in May and June. 2-year bulbs 
75c each; $7.50 per dozen. 
CLIVIA MINIATA. Another rare plant for the 
shade. Beautiful orange-red lily-like flowers in ter- 
minals followed by bright red berries. Does well in 
shade or partial shade. Gallon containers $2.25 each. 

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