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California Sweet-Scented Shrub (Calycanthus occidentalis). 
A good subject for a moist shady location. 
SAGEBRUSH 
“Artemisia californica. “California Sagebrush.” “Old Man.” 
A small shrub, 244 to 4 feet high, desirable for its gray green 
finely cut aromatic foliage. Gallon cans, 75c. 
*Artemisia pycnocephala. ‘‘Coast Sagebrush.”’ Rather stout 
stems, 114 to 2144 feet high, branching from a woody base. 
Beautiful finely cut silvery foliage. A very decorative plant 
from the sand hills of Monterey County. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Artemisia tridentata. “‘Common Sagebrush.” Erect grow- 
ing, much branched shrub, 3 to 6 feet high. Desirable for its 
pretty silvery aromatic foliage. Gallon cans, 75c. 
Note: The Artemisias are suitable for dry sunny locations. 
They will, however, stand ordinary garden culure and make 
very attractive subjects where a gray note in the planting is 
desired. 
SALTBUSH 
Atriplex californica. ‘’Trailing Salt Bush.” Of prostrate 
habit forming thick mats, often 2 feet or more across. At- 
tractive gray-green foliage. Found along the coast on sandy 
beaches and bluffs. Gallon cans, 85c. 
“Atriplex canescens. “Desert Saltbush.” A thick growing 
roundish shrub, 3 to 5 feet high, with slender stems and nar- 
row gray-green foliage. The plant is dioecious, the seed bear- 
ing plants being covered with odd spike-like panicles of large 
and attractive fruiting bracts in the fall. Found on the Colo- 
rado and Mohave Deserts. Gallon cans, 75c. 
“Atriplex lentiformis. ‘Quail Brush.” A _ silvery leaved 
spreading shrub reaching a height of 6 to 10 feet. Fruiting 
bracts generally rose-colored and most attractive. Very pretty 
when used as single specimens, in groups, or as a hedge. 
Gallon cans, 75c. 
CHAPARRAL BROOM 
*Baccharis pilularis. ‘Dwarf Chaparral Broom.”’ Forms 
many stems growing flat on the ground, leaves small, bright 
green. A good ground cover plant. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CHUPAROSA 
*Beloperone californica. “Chuparosa.” An interesting shrub 
from the northern and western edges of the Colorado Desert. 
Of sprawling habit 2 to 4 feet high; leaves small, ovate or 
oval, dropping early, leaving a mass of interlacing dull gray 
green branches. The flowers are red, tubular-shaped, appear- 
ing abundantly in late winter and spring, when the bushes 
are The of color. Responds well to cultivation. Gallon 
cans, $1.00. 
BARBERRY 
*Berberis nevinii. ‘‘Nevin’s Barberry.” A rare species found 
only in sandy washes in the San Fernando Valley and now 
almost extinct. Of dense growth with somewhat arching 
branches and gray-green prickly foliage, the young shoots © 
being tinged with red. The bushes grow from 5 to 10 feet high 
and about the same distance across. The blossoms which ap- 
pear in winter and early spring are bright canary yellow 
produced in clusters at the axils of the leaves forming sprays 
often 2 to 4 feet in length. When in full bloom this shrub pre- 
sents a very pleasing appearance. The flowers are followed in 
summer by long sprays of brilliant scarlet berries, which come 
at a time of the year when red berries are scarce, making the 
plant especially desirable for ornamental purposes. Birds are 
very fond of these berries and they make excellent jelly. A 
very versatile shrub, growing as it does in dry sandy soils 
without any water other than the natural rainfall, at the same 
time it adapts itself readily to cultivation and will thrive in 
any kind of soil, with or without water, in full sun or half 
shade. It can be utilized for many different purposes. For 
planting in masses or as individual specimen plants, for cov- 
ering dry slopes or in a garden trained up against a wall. 
It also makes a splendid untrimmed hedge and one that is 
absolutely impenetrable. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, 
$2.50. 
*Berberis fremontii. ‘‘Desert Barberry.” Found on moun- 
tain slopes and flats bordering on the Mohave Desert. It forms 
an erect growing shrub usually with many stems from the 
base, attaining a height of from 4 to 12 feet and occasionally 
more. The small leathery leaves are pale gray-green or yel- 
lowish-gray on both surfaces and furnished with sharp spines. 
The blossoms are bright yellow, produced in short racemes, 
appearing from May to June, and are followed by dull brown 
berries. A good subject for a hot dry place. Gallon cans, 85c. 
Berberis pinnata. “California Barberry.” Small shrub of 
upright growth with rich vivid green, deeply toothed and 
prickly foliage. Dense clustered racemes of bright yellow 
flowers, followed by large blue berries. Especially desirable 
for its very attractive foliage. Does well in a shady place but 
will also stand sun. Will thrive in any garden. Gallon cans, 
$1.50; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
SWEET-SCENTED SHRUB 
*Calycanthus occidentalis. ‘California Sweet-Scented Shrub.” 
“Spice Bush.” An unusual and distinctive deciduous shrub 
with large bright green leaves and chocolate brown flowers. 
Both flowers and leaves fragrant when crushed. Grows 5 to 
10.feet high and does best in shade or partial shade with some 
moisture; adds a very decided note of interest to any shrub- 
bery planting. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CARPENTERIA 
Carpenteria californica. ‘‘Carpenteria.’’ A rare and beau- 
tiful shrub of erect habit, with many stems from the base 
growing to a height of 3 to 7 feet. Leaves rather narrow, 
smooth, dark green. Flowers in clusters, usually 5 to 7, but 
occasionally 12 or more; large pure white, with yellow stamens 
and with a fragrance like the mock orange. Will stand a fair 
amount of water but requires good drainage and does best 
with a little shade. Gallon cans, $1.25; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
Pes : 

Red Heart Lilac (Ceanothus spinosus), On Mrs. C. M. Pratt 
estate, Ojai, Calif. Large spikes of light blue flowers. One of 
the most free flowering of the California Lilacs. See page 15. 
