CREAMY WHITE LOVELINESS 
Loropetalum chinense. Forms a dense mound of thin 
stems and dark inch-long leaves. In spring the entire plant 
is virtually smothered under a blanket of soft creamy white 
bloom. The shrub is not widely known but valued highly by 
those who grow it. Hardy. Sun. 2-3 ft. and as broad as tall. 
5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, $1.25. 
DWARF OREGON GRAPE 
Mahonia aquifolium compacta. Combines dark glossy 
spiny-toothed leaves, racemes of bright yellow bloom and pur- 
ple berries to form a neat compact shrub. Many of the leaves 
turn to garish shades of red in fall and winter. You'll find 
the plant most useful in either sun or shade. Hardy. 2% ft. 
Balled, 15-18 in., $2.75; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. con- 
tainers, 90c. 
FRAGRANT BANANA SHRUB 
Michelia fuscata. If you have a shaded area on the north 
side of the house or under trees you should have one of these 
delightful shrubs. You will find it a wise investment in bril- 
liant polished foliage and delightful banana-like fragrance. 
The yellow, maroon-rimmed single flowers appear ealy in 
spring and fill the air with heavy perfume for many yards 
around. Hardy. 5-7 ft. 2-gal. containers, $3.75; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.50. 
AFRICAN BOX 
Myrsine africana. A charming low round plant from China 
built with bright dainty round leaves and reddish stems. Com- 
pares most favorably with the dwarf Myrtle for density of 
growth and is much more handsomely furnished. For use as 
a low hedge or in any sunny spot where the use of low shrubs 
is indicated there is no more satisfactory variety. Hardy. 
2-2% ft. Balled, 15-18 in., $2.75; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. 
containers, 85c. 
SWEET MYRTLE 
A class of plant material that for years has been valuable 
for its neat habit, bright fragrant foliage, fuzzy white flowers 
and its ability to withstand extremes of temperature. Hardy. 
Sun. 
Myrtus communis buxifolia. With little pruning this va- 
riety will be a thicket of dark inch-long leaves and thin airy 
stems. Plant it in the hottest spot you can find, or the coldest 
for that matter, give it an occasional irrigation and it will be 
contented. The foliage is often used in flower arrangements. 
Hardy. 5-6 ft. Balled, 2-214 ft., $3.25; 5-gal. containers, 
$2.75; gal. containers, 75c. 
Myrtus communis Compact. Not only is our most popular 
shrub for building low compact hedges but is also used suc- 
cessfully wherever 2-2% foot shrubs are needed. Balled, 1%- 
Zit So Uso Sal containers s2./ oO ealy Containers, 7OC. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Many stiff upright stems softened 
throughout by narrow leaves that first appear a bronzy-red, 
change to a luscious” green and in winter, if planted in the 
sun, don flashy garments® of brilliant scarlet. In spring each 
stem displays a raceme of white pea-shaped flowers. Bright 
red berries follow the flowers. Growing quite upright it may 
be confined in a narrow space. Sun or shade. Hardy. 5 ft. 
Balled, bushy, 2-2% ft., $3.25; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. 
containers, 75c. 
Some of the fruiting shrubs such as Meyer Dwarf Lemon, 
Guava and Feijoa, not only produce delightful fruit but cheer- 
ful bloom as well. Add to these qualities the ornamental 
value of their rich foliage. Index on page 50 will tell where 
to look for descriptions. 
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SARCOCOCCA RUSCIFOLIA 
Forms a neat mound of cool green in shaded spots. See page 24. 
GOOD OLD OLEANDER! 
There is not a day from June until October that these busy 
shrubs are not smothered with colorful bloom. And, too, they 
will thrive in most any soil with a minimum of water and 
attention. Hardy. Sun. 6-8 it. Balled, 2-3 ft., $2.75; 5-gal. 
containers, $2.75; gal. containers, 75c. 
Bettie. Large light pink flowers, tinted rosy pink 
Cherry Red. Large vivid-scarlet. 
Double Rose. Largest flowers of deep rose. 
Double Yellow. Sensational new variety with a pleasing 
upright habit of growth. With no pruning at all the plant is 
densely furnished right down to the ground. Flowers, yellow 
tempered with buff, nearly 2 in. across, two distinct rows of 
full petals. Clean bright green leaves. You'll love it! 
Mrs. Roeding. Semi-double salmon pink. 
White. Ivory white. 
SCARLET AND BLACK 
Ochna multiflora. An attractive and interesting shrub in 
every season. In spring, clusters of small single yellow bloom 
are hung all through its dark polished foliage. Flowers de- 
velop into five-sided seed carpels, turn a rich scarlet and re- 
main a veritable bonfire of color through winter. Large jet- 
black seeds protrude from each side of the capsules. Grows 
compactly to 4 or 5 feet. Prefers some shade. Hardy except 
in very cold locations. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.25. 
SWEET OLIVE 
Osmanthus fragrans. Because of its lustrous foliage and 
the intense sweet perfume of its small white bloom it is a 
grand shrub for use about the shaded parts of the patio. 
Thrives in pots. We have noticed, too, it seems to tolerate 
poor drainage. Hardy. Sun or shade. 6-8 ft. Balled, 2-3 ft., 
$4.50; 114-2 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, 
Gl. 
Osmanthus delavayi. A lovely little shrub of moderately 
slow growth that enjoys shade and moisture. We think it 
well worth growing for its small, notched lustrous leaves 
alone but in addition to the handsome foliage the plant bears 
a multitude of sweetly scented bell-shaped flowers in spring. 
Hardy. 4-5 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 



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