The Finest Christmas Berries of all 
PYRACANTHA SELECT 
We lose faith in our descriptive ability when 
we tell you about this shrub. Few people 
need to be told about the popular ’Firethorn, 
but we doubt if you have seen anything 
like this new introduction. It is presented 
only after years of work in obtaining the 
finest Pyracantha of which we know. So 
vigorous that it is practically free ‘from 
disease or pests, Pyracantha Select is a 
beautiful sight in fall and winter, and again 
in spring when it is completely covered 
with tiny white flowers. The berries are 
brilliantly colored, and often in such great 
amount that the foliage is hidden. The 
arching stems when laden with berries will 
be most welcome for Christmas decorations. 
Use it as a specimen plant, trimmed to 
shape, or allowed to grow to eight feet or 
more. Priced reasonably. 
BEAUTIFUL EVERGREEN PEAR 
PYRUS KAWAKAMI. You now can have beautiful 
pear foliage that will not drop in the winter, and 
on top of that, in the spring little white flowers 
almost cover the entire shrub, often hiding the 
foliage. This fine shrub, which only now has become 
plentiful enough to offer generally to the public, 
can. be grown as a small tree, a large shrub, or 
trained against a wall or fence. Reaches from eight 
to 12 feet. This is one of the newest and nicest 
subjects that you will see for many years. 
PINK INDIAN HAWTHORNE 
RAPHIOLEPIS INDICA ROSEA. One of the finest 
shrubs for foundation planting among the medium- 
sized plants. Handsome dark green foliage forming 
a nice background for the six-inch panicles of pink 
blossoms which come in the spring. The flowers re- 
semble the prettiest of apple blossoms and are sweet- 
ly fragrant. Interesting black berries follow the flower- 
ing season. This shrub needs no pruning, and will 
grow as wide as high—about four feet. Plant in full 
sun and where it can be seen close-up for its full 
beauty. 
RAPHIOLEPIS OVATA. Growth is similar to above, 
but foliage is of thick, dark green oval leaves, giving 
a dense, compact appearance. Flowers are closer to 
white than pink, and blue-black berries follow. 
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PYRACANTHA YUNNANENSIS. The finest prostrate 
form, spreading to 12 feet but only four or six feet 
high. Deep red berries. 
ITALIAN BUCKTHORN 
RHAMNUS ALATERNUS. A _ large-growing shrub, 
excellent for use in foundation planting or hedges. 
Glossy green foliage, with blue-black berries. Blends 
well with most shrubs, and is at home in most any 
soil. 
FRAGRANT STAR JASMINE 
RHYNCHOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES (Trachelosper- 
mum). Mostly used as a vine, but makes a lovely 
mounded shrub about two feet high. Pointed leathery 
deep green leaves, and in late spring through sum- 
mer, little hanging white pin-wheel flowers bring a 
pleasing fragrance. A fine shrub that will do well 
in either sun or shade. See picture in vine section. 
JUNGLE QUEEN 
RONDELETIA CORDATA. For real vivid color, this 
one can’t be beat. The foliage is of fresh clear green, 
large and glossy, and in early spring the flower heads 
are a blend of pink, red and yellow, all delicately 
blended. Rondeletia grows to about six feet, and likes 
it in full sun or semi-shaded. Plenty of water will help 
in making this shrub one of the finest in your garden. 
Only recently introduced as an importation from 
Mexico, the Jungle Queen has brightened up many 
a garden. 
