California Native Seeds and Plants ayy 


Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri). The queen of Cali- 
fornia wildflowers. See page 19. 
HAZARDIA 
*Hazardia cana. ‘‘Hazardia.’”” A shrubby plant found in rocky 
places on the Santa Barbara Islands. Has large gray. leaves 
and yellow flowers turning to purple. The flowers are not at 
all attractive but the plant is very desirable for its remarkably 
handsome foliage. Will grow in any garden. Gallon cans, 85c. 
BLADDER POD 
*Isomeris arborea. “‘Bladder Pod.” Erect growing rounded 
shrub 3 to 5 feet high with alternate, trifoliate, glaucous foli- 
age. Flowers light yellow, followed by curiously shaped inflat- 
ed pods. Blooms for a long season near the coast, also found 
on the western edge of the Colorado and Mohave Deserts. 
Gallon cans, 75c. 
CALIFORNIA JUNIPER 
*Juniperus californica. ‘’California Juniper.”” A spreading 
shrub branching from the base with tall irregular stems and 
broad erect but open head. Occasionally grows into a small 
tree. Foliage deep rich green but glaucous on the young 
plants. A good subject for a hot dry place. Gallon cans, 85c, 
. TREE MALLOW 
*Lavatera assurgentiflora. ‘‘Tree Mallow.” ““Malva Rosa.” A 
rapid growing shrub reaching a height of 5 to 10 feet. Leaves 
large, palmately 5-7 lobed light green. Flowers large, deep 
rose color with darker veinings. Native of the Santa Barbara 
Islands. Admirably suited for planting in beach sand. Gallon 
cans, 75c. 
INCENSE CEDAR 
Libocedrus decurrens. ‘Incense Cedar.’’ A tall tree of rather 
symmetrical habit with flattened branchlets and deep green 
foliage having a rather pungent yet pleasant odor. The bark 
is cinnamon red and forms a striking contrast to the deep 
green leaves. A very handsome tree that will thrive in almost 
any situation. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
TWINBERRY 
*Lonicera involucrata ledebourii. ‘‘Twinberry.” Deciduous 
shrub of upright spreading habit with attractive foliage and 
yellow flowers tinged with scarlet. Found in canyon bottoms 
and creek banks. A good subject where a shrub of dense 
spreading habit is required. Gallon cans, 75c. 
CATALINA IRONWOOD 
Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius. ‘Catalina Iron- 
wood.” A rare and beautiful tree from the islands off the coast 
of Southern California. Rich green fern-like foliage and large 
terminal clusters of small white flowers. Ideal as a specimen 
tree, adding a decided note of interest and beauty wherever 
used. Requires good drainage. Gallon cans, $2.00; 5-gallon 
cans, $3.50. 
BUSH MONKEY FLOWER 
*“Mimulus longiflorus. ‘“-Bush Monkey Flower.” Small shrub 
2 to 4 feet high, found growing on many hillsides and flower- 
ing profusely in late spring and early summer, when the 
plants are covered with masses of large buff or salmon-colored 
blossoms which resemble an azalea in shape. If watered the 
plants have a long season of bloom. Gallon cans, 75c. 
*Mimulus longiflorus rutilus. “Brown Flowered Bush Mon- 
key Flower.” A form of the preceding with mahogany brown 
flowers. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*“Mimulus puniceus. ‘Red Bush Monkey Flower.” A species 
from San Diego County of more slender growth and with nar- 
rower leaves than the preceding. Flowers produced in great 
quantities, varying from orange scarlet to bright red. Very 
showy. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA WAX MYRTLE 
Myrica californica. ‘’California Wax Myrtle.” A rare and 
beautiful shrub or small tree of dense branching habit, attain- 
ing a height of 8 to 30 feet, with handsome oblong dark glossy 
green foliage. Found in canyons in the Santa Monica Moun- 
tains and from there northward near the coast. For foliage 
effect it is one of the most desirable of the native shrubs. It 
stands ordinary garden culture quite well and will grow well 
in the shade. Gallon cans, $1.50; 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
NOLINA 
*“Nolina parryi. ‘Parry Nolina.’” A yucca-like plant with 
long narrow gray green leaves crowded in a rosette at the 
ground. Throws up a tall stem with large panicle of greenish 
white flowers. From the desert side of the San Jacinto and 
San Bernardino Mountains. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
BUSH PENTSTEMON 
*Pentstemon antirrhinoides. ‘Yellow Bush Pentstemon.” A 
dense growing shrub 3 to 6 feet high with many small 
branches and narrow light green leaves about half an inch 
long. Flowers large bright yellow, produced in great pra- 
fusion. Grows in dry places. Gallon cans, 75c. 
*Pentstemon cordifolius. ‘’Climbing Pentstemon.” ‘’Scarlet 
Honeysuckle.” A sprawling shrub or climber, reaching a 
height of 6 to 8 feet. Often found clambering over other 
shrubs or trailing over banks. Leaves heart-shaped, glossy 
green, resembling those of the garden fuchsia. Flowers large, 
brilliant orange scarlet. Gallon cans, 75c. 
CALIFORNIA MOCK ORANGE 
*Philadelphus lewisii gordonianus. ‘California Mock Or- 
ange.’’ Deciduous shrub 4 to 8 feet high of loosely branching 
habit, with many slender shoots and light green foliage. The 
white fragrant flowers appear abundantly from May to July. 
Will thrive in sun or partial shade, but requires some water 
during the summer. A very desirable shrub. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY—TOYON 
One of the most beautiful and useful of the native shrubs. 
Desirable the year round for its handsome foliage; in the 
spring and early summer for its large clusters of white flowers 
and in the fall and winter for its attractive red berries. Plant- 
ed as single specimens or in groups it is a cheerful object the 
year round. Easy to grow, will thrive with very little water 
if necessary and will stand ordinary garden culture quite 
well. Can also be grown into tree form and makes an ex- 
cellent small tree for parkway planting. Also known as 
Christmas Berry. 
*Photinia arbutifolia. ‘California Holly.” The California 
Holly is quite variable in regard to size and quantity of ber- 
ries. The stock offered here is selected from a type produc- 
ing an abundance of large berries in large clusters. Gallon 
cans, $1.25; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
PINE 
There are about 20 kinds of pines native to California. The 
Monterey Pine, the Torrey Pine and the Bishop Pine are 
coastal species. The others occur in the mountains at various 
altitudes. Thus it will be seen there are native pines suited 
to practically all conditions. 
*Pinus attenuata. ‘‘Knob-Cone Pine.” Small tree of rather 
broad compact growth when young. Rich bright green foliage; 
especially good for dry locations. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon 
cans, $2.50. 
Pinus coulteri. “Big Cone Pine.” ‘Coulter Pine.” A beau- 
tiful tree of perfect proportions, being full and compact in 
growth with roundish pointed head and thick gray green foli- 
age. Excellent for dry locations but of rather slow growth. 
Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 

