12 THEODORE PAYNE 

California Native Trees and Shrubs 
All species are evergreen unless otherwise stated. 
Species introduced into cultivation in California by Theodore Payne. 
CAT’S CLAW 
*Acacia greggii. “Cat’s Claw.’’ An interesting deciduous 
shrub from the Colorado Desert. Rather sprawling in habit, 
attaining a height of 4 to 7 feet and occasionally more, its 
branches being armed with short curved prickles. Leaves pin- 
nate in 2 to 3 pairs; flowers light yellow. Particularly well 
suited for planting in arid sections. Gallon cans, 75c; 5-gallon 
cans, $2.50. 
MAPLE 
Acer macrophyllum. ‘’’Big-Leaf Maple.” A beautiful decidu- 
ous tree of rapid growth and spreading habit. Leaves large, 
five lobed, rich green, paler om the reverse side, turning to a 
brilliant orange-yellow in the fall. A fine shade tree. 5-gallon 
cans, $2.50. 
BOX ELDER 
*Acer negundo californicum. ‘California Box Elder.” A 
deciduous tree of very rapid growth, forming a dense sym- 
metrical crown. The spreading habit of the tree makes it 
very desirable for shade in the garden and it is ideally suited 
for street or highway planting. 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
BUCKEYE 
*Aesculus californica. ‘California Buckeye.” A small de- 
ciduous tree forming a broad rounded top. Leaves large, pal- 
mate, divided into 5 to 7 leaflets. Flowers white, sometimes 
tinted pink, borne in large cylindrical clusters. Very striking 
when in bloom. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
WHITE ALDER 
*Alnus rhombifolia. ‘‘White Alder.’”” A very attractive de- 
ciduous tree, thriving best in a loose soil with a fair amount 
of moisture. If given room makes a well branched symmetri- 
cal tree providing delightful shade. Of rapid growth. Gallon 
cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
BUSH SNAPDRAGON 
*Antirrhinum speciosum (Galvesia speciosa). ““Bush Snap- 
dragon.” A rare and beautiful shrub from Catalina and San 
Clemente Islands. Forms a much branched sprawling plant, 
ranging from 3 to 8 feet in height with rather small, opposite 
oblong leaves. Bright scarlet tubular flowers. Excellent for 
planting on banks near the coast. Plants on three estates in 
Santa Barbara have bloomed the entire year round. Gallon 
cans, $1.00. 

Nevin’s Barberry (Berberis nevinii). Discovered in the San 
Fernando Valley about 1882 by the Rev. Joseph C. Nevin of 
Los Angeles. Used in landscape planting at Torrey Pines 
Lodge, San Diego County. See page 13. 

Carpenteria (Carpenteria californica). Very desirable for its 
large white fragrant flowers. See page 13. 
MADRONO 
Arbutus menziesii. “‘Madrono.” A particularly handsome 
tree with smooth red bark, large glossy green leaves and clus- 
ters of white urn-shaped fragrant flowers. The orange red ber- 
ries appear late in fall and are very attractive. Prefers a north 
exposure in rich soil and a fair amount of moisture but good 
drainage. Gallon cans, $2.00. 
MANZANITA 
*Arctostaphylos glauca. ‘’Giant Berried Manzanita.’’ An in- 
teresting shrub with crooked red-barked branches and hand- 
some glaucous foliage. Particularly attractive in mid-winter 
when covered with clusters of white or pink urn-shaped flow- 
ers. Especially desirable for dry places. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
*Arctostaphylos manzanita. ‘‘Common Manzanita.”” An erect, 
or sometimes widely branched shrub 6 to 12 feet high and 
occasionally reaching a height of 20 feet or more. Reddish 
brown trunk and branches, smooth, green, leathery foliage. 
Flowers white or sometimes tinged with pink appearing 
abundantly in winter or spring. A very handsome shrub, espe- 
cially suitable for dry locations, but will tolerate some water- 
ing. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
“Arctostaphylos mariposa. ‘‘Mariposa Manzanita.” A com- 
pactly branched erect growing shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, with 
glaucous foliage and smooth reddish brown bark. Flowers 
white or pink. A very handsome shrub. 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. ‘‘Red Bear Berry.” ‘Sand Berry.” 
Makes several stems which trail over the ground, often cov- 
ered beneath the sand and sending up small branching stems 
4 to 6 inches high. Leaves rich green, flowers white or pink. 
Grows on the sand-dunes in Mendocino County. Makes a good 
ground cover. Gallon cans, $1.25, 
