Tuttle Bros. Evergreen Flowering Shrubs 

ABELIA ZANDERI GOUCHER—Smothered with intriguing 
bloom through summer. 
WINGED ABELIA 
Abelia zanderi Goucher. Rosy pink bell-shaped flowers 
backed by bronzy wings are borne in heavy terminal clusters 
through summer. The polished, deep green foliage presents 
an unusually attractive appearance through the year. Not 
particular as to soil and easily grown. Hardy. Sun or part 
shade. 4 ft., 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. containers, 90c. 
BRONZY ABELIA 
Abelia grandiflora, Provides plentifully in early summer, 
and in cool years all summer, small white bells that are prized 
for use in flower arrangements. The shrub grows quite 
dense with a little pruning and forms an attractive mound of 
glistening bronzy green. Hardy in any weather. Sun or 
shade. 5 feet. Balled, 2-214 ft., $3.00; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; 
gal. containers, 75c. 
LILLIPILLI TREE 
Acmena (Eugenia) smithi. Tall upright shiub with plenty 
of small bright leathery leaves, white flowers and big clusters 
of interesting lavender berries. The leaves when crushed 
diffuse a Guava-like fragrance. Hardy. Sun. 10-12 ft. 5-gal. 
containers, $3.25; gal. containers, 85c. 
FRAGRANCE AND COLOR 
Acokanthera venenata. Take a full Carissa (Natal Plum), 
paint the lustrous rounded leaves in ruddy shades, sprinkle 
early summer Daphne-like bloom over the plant generously, 
add big showy purple fruit and you will have a life-like 
Following descriptions of each variety you will find notes 
as to (1) Average heights plants will grow. (Amounts of 
pruning done, fertilizer applied plus soil and weather condi- 
tions are the main determining factors.) (2) Hardiness to 
frost. These notes also are average (and indefinite). If in 
doubt as to frost conditions in your neighborhood, ask your 
salesman. (3) Location for planting, sun or shade. 
For instructions in regard to planting, fertilization and 
pest control read “General Information” on page 30. 
Mail orders accepted for delivery on our regular truck 
routes only. See page 3. 
We grow hundreds of varieties not listed here. 

replica of this unusual African shrub. The perfume of the 
white bloom is really something out of this world. A hand- 
some, well-groomed shrub in either sun or shade but direct 
sunlight is necessary if you wish the leaves to be colored. 
Hardy. 4-6 feet. 5-gal. containers, $4.50. 
STRAWBERRY MADRONE 
Arbutus unedo. A thoroughly interesting plant throughout 
the year. In carly spring drooping terminal racemes of dainty 
white lanterns, and, in late summer continuing through win- 
ter, great quantities of big red strawberry-like fruits provide 
a magnificent display. They’re good to eat, too. Ihe clean 
dark leaves resemble the California Holly and maintain their 
fresh appearance the year through. Hardy. Sun or shade. 
6-10 ft. Balled, 3-4 ft., $8.50; 2%4-3 ft., $7.50; 5-gal. containers, 
$2.75; gal. containers, 75c. 
We grow 85% of the plant material we sell. We know how 
to grow it right. We also possess the knowledge necessary 
to successful growth in your garden, too. Just ask us, or 
better yet, read planting information beginning on page 30. 

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ARBUTUS UNEDO—Strawberries really do grow on shrubs 
in California. 

12 TUTTLE BROS. NURSERIES, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 
