
L. scoparium flore plena. The most desirable Tea shrub from the stand- 
point of color. Small branchlets covered with rosy-pink, rosette-like 
flowers in spring and early summer, some biooms all through the year. 
Foliage tiny, light green; habit compact. Enjoys full sun. 
containers $3.50; 1-gallon containers $1.25. 
5-gallon 
LIGUSTRUM, Privet 
Ligustrum coriaceum. The variety with the darkest green, glossiest, 
roundest foliage and most natural compact habit. Useful for 
hedges. 5-gallon containers $4.50; 1-gallon containers $1.25. 
low 
L. lucidum (Waxleaf Privet). Shiny, dark green foliage and compact 
habit make this an equally good shrub for low foundation planting 
or low hedges. 1-gallon containers $1.00, 10 for $9.00. 
L. japonicum (Japanese Privet). Large oval dark green foliage and 
quick growth make this variety a very good shrub for screens six to 
twelve feet tall. Easily sheared to conform to desired size and shape. 
5-gallon contaners $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00, 10 for $9.00. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet). The best-known hedge plant in 
California, and probably the most economical. Bar2 root plants are 
set out during the dormant season one foot apart, cut back to about 
one foot above ground to insure low branching. Grows quickly and may 
be sheared to maintain any height from four to t2n feet. Bare root 
3-4’ $15.00 per 100, 12 or $2.00; 2-3’ $12.50 per 100, 12 for $1.75. 
L. ovalifolium aurea-variegata. This is the golden variegated form of 
the California Privet. Used for grouping in the foundation planting 
or to lighten the shrubbery border, occasionally as hedges. 5-gallon 
containers $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00, 10 for $9.00. 
MAHONIA, Oregon Grape 
Mahonia aquifolium. Holly-like foliage dark green in summer, bronzy 
red in winter. January flowers are brilliant golden yellow, followed by 
grape-like clusters of purple berries. Splendid tall shrub for shade, or 
may be pruned to medium height. 5-gallon containers $3.00; 1-gallon 
containers $1.00. 
MELALEUCA, Bottlebrush 
(See other Bottlebrush on pace 4) 
Melaleuca nesophila (Lavender Melaleuca) . Very useful medium height 
shrub for windy or shoreside planting. Dense habit with bright green 
foliage and lavender flowers arranged in whorls around branchlets. 
5-gallon containers $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00. 
MYOPORUM 
Myoporum laetum. Bushy tall shrub with thick leathery leaves, small 
pink flowers and lavender berries. You can tell at a glance this variety 
is desirable for shoreside planting in full sun or partial shade. 5-gallon 
containers $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00. 
MYRSINE, African Box 
Ideal for low hedges, trimmed or informal. Small 
foliage is dark glossy green. Plants will thrive under conditions dif- 
ficult for other hedge subjects. 1-gallon containers $1.00, 10 for 
$9.00. Flats, 12 for $2.50, 100 for $15.00. 
Myrsine africana. 
MYRTUS, Myrtle 
Myrtus communis. An adaptable and excellent low to medium height 
shrub for foundation planting Small pointed leaves, 
spidery cream flowers and purple berries; aromatic foliage. 5-gallon 
containers $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00. 
in full sun. 
M. communis compacta. Foliage smaller than type and habit very 
compact. An excellent subject for hedges to be kept under two feet. 
Flowers, berries and aromatic foliage same as M. communis. 5-gallon 
containers $3.00; 1-gallon containers $1.00, 10 for $9.00. 
M. ugni. Attractive bushy medium-height shrub for partial shade. 
Rounded foliage glossy, tinted bronze. Creamy-white flowers in pro- 
fusion followed by purplish, edible fruits. 1-gallon containers $1.00. 
NANDINA, Dwarf Bamboo 
Nandina domestica. Not a bamboo, but upright stems in clumps give 
that impression. Useful for restricted areas in sun or shade; beautiful 
in fall with red berry clusters and bronzy-red foliage. Grouping of three 
or more plants increases berry production, although all plants are 
capable of berry-production individually. 5-gallon containers $3.00; 
1-gallon containers $1.00. 
PIERIS JAPONICA 
(Andromeda) 



