
ESCALLONIA. Sturdy shrub covered with apple blossom bloom. 
ROSY DOMBEYA 
Dombeya wallichi. In very early spring before most flower- 
ing shrubs are awake to their responsibilities the Dombeya 
puts on a show that should stir envy in the hydrangeas (the 
flowers are quite similar). From the axil of each of the 
higher leaves hang huge, dense heads of many bright pink 
flowers. Enormous saucer-like leaves. Quite tropical in ap- 
pearance. Plant in sun in sheltered location. Tender to 
frost but grows up quickly if frozen. 10 ft. 5-gal. containers, 
$3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 
WINTER BLOOMING HEATHER 
Erica carnea Sherwood. An entirely new variety of creep- 
ing Heather that attains a height of one foot or less. Soft, 
deep green, airy foliage and bright red bloom. Sun. Hardy. 
5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, $1.00. 
Erica lusitanica. Masses of pearly white blooms through 
spring. Use them cut in the house. Their dainty freshness 
will really do things to you. Easily grown almost anywhere. ° 
Hardy. Sun. 4-5 ft. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, 
$1.00. 
Erica melanthera Purpurea (Rosea). From October until 
April this astonishing shrub is so covered with little deep 
pink flowers that the foliage is almost obscured. Most desira- 
ble for indoor decorations as the cut flowers retain their 
freshness for many days. Soft dense foliage. Prune each year 
immediately after the blooming period. Use one-third peat 
when planting. Fertilize in spring and mid-summer with 
cottonseed meal with 10% soil sulphur added. Hardy. Sun. 
6-8 ft. Balled, 3-3% ft., $4.25; 2-3 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, 
$3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
WHITE AND CARMINE 
Escallonia organensis. We predict a great future for this 
outstanding shrub. The handsomely polished leaves and 
sturdy stems are richly shaded mahogany and the neat clus- 
ters of apple-blossom pink bloom appear in startling quanti- 
ties over the entire plant in summer and fall. When used for 
screening it will provide a dense cover to 6 or 8 ft. if pruned 
several times each year. Hardy. Sun or part shade. 5-gal. 
containers; $3.00; gal. containers, 90c. 
EUGENIA 
Eugenia paniculata australis (myrtifolia). One of our most 
successful hedge subjects as it grows densely and rapidly 
without too much trimming. May be cut to 3 or 4 ft. or al- 
lowed to grow to 6 or 8 ft. with equally good results. Used as 
a specimen plant and pruned in pyramid form it is often used 
to break corners of buildings or to frame large windows. 
Hardy except in coldest areas. Sun. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; 
gal. containers, 75c. 
AFRICAN BUSH DAISY 
Euryops athanasiae. Does everything in a big way. Raises 
its slender foliage quickly to a height of 4 or 5 feet, then in 
late fall, winter and spring come huge terminal clusters of 
sparkling yellow marguerite-like bloom. The flowers are 
often 214 to 3 inches across. We think it a marvelous plant 
—so will you. Lower shrubs should be planted in front of 
it as, with time, the lower branches become quite bare. 
Tender to frost. Sun and drainage. Gal. containers, 90c. 
GLISTENING ARALIA 
Fatsia japonica. For a shaded part of the garden where a 
lush tropical appearing shrub is indicated you'll find the 
bright green coolness of Aralia’s large deeply cut leaves quite 
satisfactory. A charming subject for growing in large pots, 
too. Hardy. Shade. 6-7 ft. Clumps, 6-gal. containers, $5.50; 
5-gal. containers, $3.50; gal. containers, $1.00. 
INDIAN LAUREL 
Ficus retusa (nitida). For quality of substantial lustrous 
foliage it has few equals. Grown either in pots for the sunny 
or partially shaded patio or out in the garden these magnifi- 
cent plants, with a small amount of pruning, form full clean 
plants of unusual beauty. Leaves 3 to 4 inches in length 
and about half as wide are strung evenly along the neat 
branches. Hardy except in very cold areas. 5-gal. containers, 
$4.50; gal. containers, $1.50. 

PINEAPPLE GUAVA. Excellent eating. 
See page 42. 
Red and white bloom. 



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