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*Fremontia mexicana. “Southern Fremontia.” A rare spe- 
cies from San Diego County and Lower California, introduced 
into cultivation by ourselves in 1919, and now one of the most 
popular of the native shrubs. Of taller and more upright 
growth than F. californica, and with larger, more deeply 
lobed leaves. The flowers are also more bowl-shaped and not 
arranged so closely on the stems. The blossoms are large, 
often 3 to 4 inches across, orange yellow and reddish brown 
on the under side. The shrubs commence to bloom early in 
the spring and continue well on into the summer, Requires a 
well drained soil. Gallon cans, $1.25; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
SILK TASSEL BUSH 
Garrya elliptica. “Silk Tassel Bush.” A handsome shrub 
with deep green leathery, opposite leaves. Of special interest 
on account of its flowers in catkins which often measure 12 
inches in length; hence the name of ‘‘Silk Tassel Bush.” Found 
on dry ridges up to 2,500 feet elevation. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
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 re- 
markably handsome foliage. Will grow in any garden. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
CREAM BUSH—WILD SPIREA 
“Holodiscus discolor. “Cream Bush.” ‘Wild Spirea.” A 
loosely branching deciduous shrub 3 to 6 feet high with slender 
twigs and rounded deeply toothed leaves. Small creamy white 
flowers in large terminal plume-like panicles. Usually found 
in canyons in shade or partial shade. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
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 in- 
flated 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 WILD WALNUT 
*Juglans californica. “California Wild Walnut.” A low 
growing deciduous tree of spreading habit, often with several 
trunks. Makes a good small shade tree; bears small edible 
nuts with hard shells, but of delicious flavor. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
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, $3.00. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
*Lonicera hispidula californica. “‘California Honeysuckle.” 
A beautiful climbing plant with rounded deep green leaves 
which are glaucous on the under side. Flowers pink, followed 
by bright scarlet berries. Produces a striking effect inter- 
mingled among shrubs or trees, attaining a height of 8 to 20 
feet. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
“Lonicera subspicata johnstonii. ‘Wild Honeysuckle.” “"Mo- 
ronel.”” Usually a sprawling shrub but sometimes growing 
into an erect compact bush. Foliage rather small, leathery, 
deep glossy green. Small yellowish or cream-colored flowers 
sometimes tinged with pink. An ideal plant for covering 
banks in sun or shade. Gallon cans, 85c. 
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, "5c. 
CATALINA IRONWOOD 
Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius. “Catalina fron- 
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 wheréver 
used. Requires good drainage. Gallon cans, $2.00. 

Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia). Used here for holding 
bank on hillside driveway. One of the best shrubs for dry 
slopes. See page 20. 
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 
narrower leaves than the preceding. Flowers produced in 
great quantities, varying from orange scarlet to bright red. 
' Very showy. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Mimulus longiflorus hybrids. Natural hybrids of various 
forms of Mimulus longiflorus and Mimulus puniceus which 
originated in our nursery a number of years ago and Have 
since been grown extensively by the Santa Barbara Botanic 
Garden. The flowers are large and produced in great abund- 
ance. They come in many beautiful shades, buff, mahogany 
color, crimson, orange scarlet, rose shades, salmon pink, pale 
pink, chamois cream-color and white. Gallon cans, 75c. 
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 pro- 
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. 
