NATAL PLUM 
Carissa grandiflora. Forms a dense glossy mound of deep 
green loveliness. In summer waxy textured white flowers 
are borne in prodigal numbers. Their fragrance is exquisite. 
Bright scarlet, edible fruit, of great ornamental value, follows 
the flowers. Hardy. Sun. 2%4-3% ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; 
gal. containers, $1.00. 
PROSTRATE CARISSA 
Carissa grandiflora prostrata. Dwarf Natal Plum. If you 
have enjoyed growing the older variety of Carissa you will 
derive much more pleasure from this newer prostrate variety. 
Fleshy l-inch glossy leaves that are nearly round grow 
thickly over the plant, forming a mound of deep green love- 
liness. Scatter fragrant waxy flowers over the foliage and 
sprinkle in a few bright scarlet fruits for good measure and 
you have a plant that is irresistible. Hardy except in very cold 
areas. Sun. Grows to 1-2 ft. tall and 4-5 ft. in width. 5-gal. 
containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
CARPENTERIA 
Carpenteria californica. If planted in filtered sunlight ana 
provided good drainage, this handsome shrub will afford a 
wealth of big white, yellow centered bloom, similar to White 
Cherokee roses, in clusters of 5 to 7 on erect, well foliaged 
branches. As the flowers appear in summer when other 
bloom is at a minimum you will more than appreciate their 
cool, frosty appearance. 5-6 ft. Hardy. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 
HARDY CASSIA 
Cassia artemisioides. A native of Australia that feels per- 
fectly at home here. Soft feathery gray foliage and fragrant, 
bright yellow flowers that make their first appearance in 
December or January, just when we appreciate flowers most. 
Shapely plant, about as broad as tall. Hardy. Full sun and 
good drainage. Quite drought resistant. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA LILACS 
Through late spring and early summer their wealth of 
blooms, ranging from pale blue to the crisp deep blue of 
skies after a winter rain, will thrill you with their loveliness. 
Require good drainage. Hardy. Sun or part shade. 5-gal. 
containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
Ceanothus arboreus. Catalina Ceanothus. Attains almost 
tree size. Large, heavily veined leaves and large flower 
clusters of lavender blue from February to April. 12-15 ft. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. San Diego Ceanothus. Lustrous spikes 
of intense blue in great profusion through May and June. 
Highly polished foliage. 6-8 ft. 
DWARF CALIFORNIA LILACS 
Ceanothus foliosus vineatus. Those of you who have areas 
sheltered during the hottest parts of the day should enjoy 
trying out this newer low-spreading variety. Polished leaves 
are dark green, wavy, toothed, about 1% to 2 inches in length 
and thickly lining the long slender branches. Abundant 
flower heads of dark blue form from March to May. Grows 
to 3 feet. Hardy. Gal. containers, $1.25. 
Ceanothus gloriosus. Point Reyes Creeper. For planting 
at the base of taller shrubs, on banks, or under low windows 
there is no better or more handsome shrub. The low trailing 
branches, heavily foliaged with polished holly-like leaves 
appear unusually bright and neat in every season. In March 
and April the plant is alive with sparkling lavender-blue 
flower clusters. Enjoys part shade. 1% ft. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.25; gal. containers, $1.25. 
Ceanothus sorediatus. We know you'll be happy with this 
newer dwarf variety for its myriad of dark blue spikes stand 
out in resplendent beauty against thedense highly polished 
foliage. 6 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 


FREMONTIA. Quantities of yellow summer bloom. See page 13. 
Colorful flowering plants from our big new glass house, 
tastefully wrapped and delivered with your greetings, will 
solve your gift problems during the Christmas Holidays, on 
Mother’s Day or any other special cccasion. 

CHORIZEMA. Trim low shrub covered with bright pansy faces. 
See page 10. 

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