California Native Seeds and Plants 19 

CALIFORNIA HOLLY—TOYON 
One of the most beautiful and useful of the native shrubs. 
Desirable the year round for its handsome foliage; in thé 
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, $3.00. 
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. 
*Pinus muricata. “‘Bishop Pine.’”” Of broad compact growth 
when young but becoming tall and flat topped with age. A 
very beautiful tree with rich deep green foliage; especially 
good near the coast. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
Pinus ponderosa. “Yellow Pine.” A large forest tree with 
yellowish-green foliage and tawny or yellow-brown bark on 
old trees divided by fissures into large patches or plates. The 
most common pine of our mountains. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
Pinus radiata. “‘Monterey Pine.’ The fastest growing of all 
the pines. A very handsome tree with abundant rich green 
foliage. Planted more than any other species of pine, espe- 
cially good near the coast. Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
“Pinus sabiniana. “Digger Pine.” “Sabin Nut Pine.” A rapid 
growing tree and the best pine for hot dry locations. Beauti- 
ful long drooping silvery green foliage. Quite distinct in ap- 
pearance from other pines. In typical specimens the trunk has 
a habit of parting into several erect branches forming a 
broom-like top. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
“Pinus torreyana. “’Torrey Pine.” Usually a rather small 
tree of loose branching habit with long gray-green foliage. 
Found on the bluffs at Del Mar in San Diego County and espe- 
cially recommended for coast planting but will also thrive in 
the interior. Under cultivation the trees are of very rapid 
oe sometimes growing into quite large trees. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
-CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE 
_*Platanus racemosa. “California Sycamore.” A beautiful de- 
ciduous tree with tall white trunk, irregularly branched crown 
and light green foliage. The trees are often gnarled and 
crooked, taking on many odd shapes. Without doubt the most 
picturesque tree of the California landscape. Of very rapid 
growth and makes a splendid shade tree. Particularly attrac- 
tive when planted in natural groups or clumps. Gallon cans, 
85c; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
COTTONWOOD 
*Populus fremontii. ‘“Fremont’s Cottonwood.” A deciduous 
tree of rapid growth with rough whitish trunk and ‘broad 
open crown. The leaves are a bright lustrous green slightly 
cordate and irregularly serrated or toothed on the edge. 
Makes a splendid shade tree and will thrive anywhere if 
given sufficient moisture. Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
“Populus trichocarpa. “Black Cottonwood.’”’ One of the 
most beautiful of all the deciduous trees. A medium sized tree 
with broad head of upright branches. The bark is grayish 
often with a yellowish cast and deeply furrowed in age. The 
leaves are large, deep rich green above, whitish or silvery be- 
neath. Of rapid growth. Makes a splendid shade tree and 
will thrive in any location with a fair amount of water. 
Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
MESQUITE 
“Prosopis juliflora glandulosa. ‘‘Honey Mesquite.” A large 
deciduous shrub or small tree with several widely spreading 
trunks and crooked arching branches armed with small spines 
or thorns. Small bi-pinnate foliage and greenish yellow flow- 
ers in slender cylindrical spikes. Found Plentifully on the 
cme Ene useful for planting in hot dry locations. Gallon 
cans, $1.00. 
HOLLYLEAF CHERRY 
Prunus ilicifolia. ‘‘“Hollyleaf Cherry.” “Islay.’’ Of all our 
native shrubs, there is none more beautiful than this wild 
cherry with its rich, deep green holly-like foliage and sprays 
of white flowers. Of dense spreading habit and fairly rapid 
growth, it is extremely hardy, standing both heat and cold. 
It is not at all particular about soil and will thrive without 
any water other than the natural rainfall after once becom- 
ing established. At the same time it will stand ordinary gar- 
den culture. It likes a sunny location but will grow well in 
the shade. There is no end to the places where this shrub can 
be used effectively. For foundation planting against a build- 
ing or wall. As single specimen plants or for mass plantings. 
For screen plantings or for covering banks and hillsides: It 
makes the most beautiful hedge allowed to grow informally or 
trimmed, while for decorating purposes the cut sprays have 
no equal. Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyonii. “Catalina Cherry.” From. Catalina Island and 
the other islands off the coast of Southern California. Of taller 
and more rapid growth than the preceding species. Large oval 
leaves of a rich green, the young foliage being a pleasing 
shade of apple green. Especially desirable where a tall dense 
screen planting is needed and for foundation planting against 
a building. It can be used very effectively in conjunction 
with the Hollyleaf Cherry, using the latter where the lower 
effect is wanted and the Catalina Cherry where the taller 
growth is required. It stands ordinary garden culture quite 
well and is probably now planted more than any other native 
shrub. Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
OAK 
Quercus agrifolia. “California Live Oak.” A spreading 
round topped tree with rough gray bark and deep rich green 
foliage. The most beautiful of all trees; well suited for piant- 
ing on hillsides, in parks, on lawns or any place where a 
spreading evergreen tree is desired. Recommended for street 
planting, some of the most beautiful streets in Pasadena are 
planted with this tree. For highway planting it has no equal, 
especially in the hilly sections where the tree is native. Under 
these conditions it should be planted irregularly, in groups 
and as single specimens tying in with the natural landscape. 
The Live Oak is not, as is generally supposed, a slow grow- 
ing tree. If given water and ordinary care it will compare 
favorably with many of the other evergreen trees. Acorns 
planted in Glendale produced trees which at 14 years of age 
averaged 14 inches in diameter. Gallon cans, 85c; 5-gallon 
cans, $3.50-$5.00. 
“Quercus chrysolepis. “Golden Cup Oak.” “Canyon Oak.” 
"Maul Oak.’’ A medium sized tree found in the mountains in 
most parts of the state, and having the widest distribution of 
any of the native oaks. The leaves are usually about 2 inches 
long, green on the upper side and yellowish underneath. 
Under cultivation in the valleys this tree is of slow growth 
and does not attain great size. Very desirable where a rather 
small evergreen tree is wanted. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon 
cans, $3.50. 
*Quercus dumosa. “Scrub Oak.” A dense growing shrub of 
spreading habit, usually 3 to 8 feet high. Foliage deep green, 
somewhat like the live oak, but smaller. Excellent for dry 
hillsides. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Quercus lobata. ‘Valley Oak.” Large deciduous tree of 
graceful habit with open head and often drooping branches. 
Rough brown bark; leaves deeply divided into 3 to 5 pairs of 
lobes, green above, paler beneath. Found in rich valleys and 
foothills. The largest of all the American Oaks. Gallon cans, 
85c; 5-gallon cans, $2.50. 
*Quercus wislizenii frutescens. ‘‘Dwarf Interior Live Oak.” 
A handsome shrub 4 to 8 feet high or occasionally more. Rich 
ponies, green foliage. Desirable for hillside planting. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
Hillside planted with native shrubs. A few years before this 
was bare ground. These shrubs were watered for two years, 
since then they have had no attention. 

