GOOD OLD OLEANDER! 
There is not a day from June until October that these busy 
shrubs are not smothered with colorful bloom. And, too, 
they will thrive in most any soil with a minimum of water 
and attention. The single flowered varieties are more satis- 
factory than the double in one respect: the singles drop their 
bloom immediately after the flowers have faded while the 
bloom of the doubles dries after maturity and remains on the 
plant for some time. Hardy. Sun. 6-8 ft. Balled specimens 
of most varieties. Prices on request. 5-gal. containers, $2.75; 
gal. containers, 75c. 
Bettie. Single large light pink flowers, tinted rosy pink. 
Cherry Red. Single large vivid scarlet. 
Double Rose. Largest flowers of deep rose. 
Ethel. A new variety discovered by one of our good friends 
that grows much more compact than other varieties. Single 
salmon bloom. No finer sort for use as a pot specimen. 
Mrs. Roeding. Semi-double salmon pink. 
Single White. 
SWEET OLIVE 
Osmanthus fragrans. Because of its lustrous foliage and 
the intense sweet perfume of its small white bloom it is a 
grand shrub for use about the shaded parts of the patio. 
Thrives in pots. We have noticed, too, it seems to tolerate 
poor drainage. Hardy. Sun or shade. However,- the foliage 
maintains a richer finish with some shade. 6-8 ft. Balled, 
2-3 ft., $5.00; 5-gal. containers, $3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 
Osmanthus delavayi. A lovely little shrub of moderately 
slow growth that enjoys shade and moisture. We think it 
well worth growing for its small, notched lustrous leaves 
alone but in addition to the handsome foliage the plant bears 
a multitude of sweetly scented bell-shaped flowers in spring. 
Prune back, in early spring, branches that protrude from the 
main body of the plant. Hardy. 4-5 ft. Balled, 1%4-2 ft., 
$4.25; 5-gal. containers, $3.50; gal. containers, $1.25. 


We grow many hundreds of varieties which, for lack of 
space, we cannot describe here. If you don’t see what you 
want listed, ask for it. 

NATAL PLUM. White frangrant bloom, 
red fruit. See page 9. 
PODOCARPUS. Excellent for pillar effects. 
See page 18. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
Photinia arbutifolia. One of our finest native shrubs. 
Dark heavy foliage on an 8- to 10-foot plant. Small white 
flowers develop into dense clusters of bright berries that 
are used extensively for house decorations at Christmas 
time. Grows rapidly in sun or part shade and is not affected 
by frost. Requires little attention but does appreciate good 
drainage. Go easy on the fertilizer. 5-gal. containers, $3.50; 
eal. containers, $1.25. 
CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata. In hot, dry interior regions as well as 
near the coast this 8-10 ft. shrub with large glossy leathery 
leaves 1s one of our finest. Chill autumn nights paint many 
ot the leaves in shades of maroon and glhstening scarlet, 
presenting an effect that will remind you Eastern folk of 
irost and fall leaves. Clouds of white flowers in dense heads 
during spring. Sun. Not fussy as to soil or weather con- 
ditions. 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, 90c. 
INDISPENSABLE PITTOSPORUMS 
Pittosporum tobira. If pruned occasionally to keep it from 
growing taller than 4 to 5 feet this is an ideal shrub for 
massing against buildings, fences or in front of taller growing 
shrubs. Plant it under medium height windows or use it as 
a filler in the corners of your lot. You'll love its dense glossy 
foliage and appreciate the sweet perfume of its small white 
blossoms. Hardy. Sun or shade. Balled, 2-2% ft., $4.75; 
1%-2 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, $2.75; gal. containers, 75c. 
Pittosporum tobira Whitespot. Same as preceding variety 
except for white variegation of the leaves. Grows very com- 
pact with no pruning. Thrives in either sun or shade. Balled, 
2%-3 ft., $7.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.25; gal. containers, $1.00. 
Pittosporum undulatum. This is one of the most satis-— 
factory shrubs to use for screening purposes as it grows rap- 
idly and the large cool leaves provide a dense cover. It is also 
one of our most valuable shrubs for planting in wide spaces 
between windows or for breaking the monotony of long 
walls. Trimmed severely into hedge form it will grow to 10 
feet tall and give you a score or more years of useful service. 
Its white spring flowers are as sweetly fragrant as orange 
blossoms. Hardy in most areas. Sun or shade. 8-12 ft. 
fess 2-3 ft., $3.50; 5-gal. containers, $3.00; gal. containers, 
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PINK FLOWERING CURRANT. 
Enjoys a little shade. See page 19: 


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