


HARDY ROCK ROSES 
Cistus corbariensis. One reason we are so partial to this 
low spreading shrub is that the dark daintily veined leaves 
present such a clean bright appearance even in winter time. 
In spring and early summer the plants are weighted with 2- 
inch single flowers of glowing frosty white. A remar kably 
fine shrub for planting beneath low windows or along low 
porches or, in fact, anywhere that a low dense plant is desir- 
aa Sun. Hardy. 2-2% ft. 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. 
containers, 85e. 
Cistus ladaniferus maculatus. Might well be called the 
“Shrub of a Thousand Blooms” for in early summer the plant 
is alive with big single white-skirted blooms that will thrill 
you with their fresh loveliness. Each glowing petal is hand- 
somely marked with maroon at the base. Sun. Hardy. 3-4 
ft. and about as broad as tall. 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. 
containers, 85c. 
Cistus purpureus, If you are a bit inclined to get “down in 
the mouth” you'll find this plant a grand little ‘“cheerer 
upper’. When you feel one of those bad days coming on slip 
out to the garden and pay a visit to this colorful little lady. 
She'll put color in your cheeks and a song in your heart. Big 
single pink bloom of crepe paper texture on a well rounded 
3-4 ft. shrub. Sun. Hardy. 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. 
containers, $1.00. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY TREE 
Clethra arborea, A handsome lush foliaged small tree of 
just the right size to fit in a small lawn area, The bright 
glossy leaves, 4 inches in length, provide a natural setting 
for the dainty racemes of sweet smelling white blossoms. 
Will provide plenty of thrills if planted in a cool moist loca- 
tion. Half hardy. 15-20 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. con- 
tainers, $1.25. 
GRACEFUL COCCULUS 
Cocculus laurifolius. If you do not have this shrub in your 
garden we advise you to put it on your must list right now. 
Bright green arching branches are heavily strung with pol- 
ished six-inch leathery leaves that fairly sparkle in the sun- 
light. You'll be amazed at its fresh clean beauty. One might 
well imagine that a fairy or elf (or maybe a Boy Scout) 
gave it a bath each night before it went to bed. Grows to six 
or eight feet and with a little pruning will be well clothed 
right down to the ground. Hardy. Sun or part shade. Balled, 
3-4 ft., $8.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, 90c. 
BREATH OF HEAVEN 
Coleonema pulchrum. During damp weather or if brushed 
against this airy heath-like shrub diffuses a sweet fragrance 
similar to Lemon Verbena. In spring and early summer 
countless thousands of small pink starry flowers are crowded 
over the entire plant. May be kept quite compact if pruned 
two or three times during summer. Hardy and drought re- 
sistant. Sun. 2 ft. Balled, 1%4-2 ft., $3.75; 5-gal. containers, 
$2.75; gal. containers, 85c. 
Coleonema album. Similar to the foregoing variety except 
the flowers are white and the plant grows a little broader than 
tall. Prefers a light soil and good drainage. Hardy except in 
very cold areas. Sun. 114-2 ft. 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. 
containers, 85c. 
YELLOW AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA 
Correa magnifica. A handsome upright shrub densely 
clothed with good sized round leaves, dark olive green on 
the upper surface and furry brown beneath. Large pendant 
Fuchsia-like bloom, chartreuse in color, are provided gener- 
ou: ly in Winter. Quite different from any shrub you've ever 
seen. We think you'll like it. 3-4 ft. Hardy. Sun or part 
shade. 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, $1.25. 

CESTRUM ELEGANS—Provides bloom through most of the year. 
See page 18. 
BRILLIANT COTONEASTERS 
Cotoneaster conspicua decora. An outstanding new pros- 
trate Cotoneaster that is excitingly lovely at all times. In 
Spring each glistening small leaved branchlet is tipped with 
maroon. By mid-May the entire plant is alive with small 
glowing white blossoms and through Fall and Winter red 
berries are brilliantly displayed. Sun or part shade. Hardy. 
2 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, 90c. 
Cotoneaster lactea (Parneyi). Most desirable of the taller 
varieties of Cotoneaster. Graceful arching branches well 
strung with dark foliage and in spring, clouds of small white 
bloom. Countless clusters of deep red berries follow the 
bloom and last through winter. Cut sprays provide plenty of 
colorful berries during the Christmas season. Hardy. Sun. 
6-8 ft. 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. containers, 75c. 
CANARY BIRD TREE 
Crotalaria agatiflora. Spectacular green and yellow flowers 
that so closely resemble Canary birds you almost expect 
them to burst into song. Fern-like tropical foliage. The plant 
grows unbelievably fast. Sun. Half-hardy. 6-10 ft. Gal. con- 
tainers, $1.35. 
FAIRY LANTERNS 
Daboecia cantabrica Alba. We have this happy little 
shrub in our shaded patio garden and there is not a day from 
March until November that the slender upright stems are 
not laden with glowing white lanterns. Dense dark heather- 
like foliage. Thrives in either sun or shade but its blooming 
season is lengthened by several months if planted in a shaded 
location. Feels perfectly at home in company with Begonias, 
Ferns and Primroses. Hardy. 1 ft. Gal. containers, $1.00. 
At our Lombardy and Laurita Ranches we grow shrubs 
and trees to a larger and more shapely size than is obtain- 
able in containers. If you’re looking for this better material 
you'll find it listed through these pages. 


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