


Tuttle Bros. Evergreen Flowering Shrubs 
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 47. 
Mail orders accepted for delivery on our regular truck 
routes only. See map on opposite page. 
We grow hundreds of varieties not listed here. 
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 ft. Balled, 3-4 ft., $4.00; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; 
gal. containers, 75c. 
WINGED ABELIA 
Abelia zanderi Goucher. Rosy pink bell-shaped flowers 
backed by bronzy wings are borne in heavy terminal clusters 
through sumuner. 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, $3.00; gal. containers, 90c. 
LILLIPILLI TREE 
Acmena (Eugenia) smithi. Here is a shrub that merits 
much wider use than it has enjoyed. All who have seen the 
large, loose clusters of big, delicately shaded lavender berries 
have exclaimed over their rich and unusual beauty. Tall, 
dark, well furnished shrub to 10 or 12 feet and attractive 
fuzzy white bloom. The crushed leaves diffuse a Guava-like 
Hardy. 
fragrance. Sun. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. con- 
tainers, 90c. 

MOUNTAIN LILAC. Dwarf dark blue. 
See page 9. 

SWEET SCENTED BOUVARDIA. Intoxicating perfume. 
See page 5 
STRAWBERRY MADRONE 
Arbutus unedo. A thoroughly interesting plant throughout 
the year. In early 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. The clean 
dark leaves resemble the California Holly and maintain their 
fresh appearance the vear through. Hardy. Sun or shade. 
6-10 ft. Balled, 3-4 ft., $5.50; 2%4-3 ft., $4.50; 5-gal. containers, 
$3.00; gal. containers, 85c. 
Arbutus unedo Dwarf. This delightful sport of the above 
variety may be grown successfully in any sunny or partially 
shaded spot. The plant is identical to Arbutus unedo except 
that the plant naturally grows more compact, seems to bloom 
and fruit more prolifically and may be confined in a much 
smaller space. Hardy. 4-6 ft. Balled, 2-2% ft., $4.00; gai. 
containers, 90c. 
GOLDDUST PLANT 
Aucuba japonica Golddust. A thrilling plant for use in 
pots or planted in any shaded spot. Huge heavy green leaves, 
handsomely spotted with yellow and gold, line the erect 
sturdy stems. The artistically marked foliage provides a 
pleasing contrast when planted with camellias or other shade 
loving plants. Hardy. 4-6 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. 
containers, $1.00. 
Aucuba japonica. For that shaded spot that has been wor- 
rying you we would like to suggest this aristocratic variety. 
Huge lustrous leaves and dark green upright branches form 
a thicket of shining foliage. 6 feet. Hardy. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
DWARF AUCUBA 
Aucuba japonica nana. A dwarf growing variety to 3 feet 
that is thickly clothed with dark, glossy, 4- to 6-inch fleshy 
leaves. It sometimes bears heavy clusters of big, elongated 
red berries. But, regardless of the berries, the plant grows 
into a richly furnished, aristocratic shrub. Shade. Hardy. 
5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.25. 

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