
FREMONTIA MEXICANA 
Acer macrophyllum (Big Leaved Maple). Ad- 
mirably adapted for boulevard planting and 
as a shade tree in private grounds and public 
parks. A fine, round-headed, deciduous tree 
of spreading habit. Foliage a handsome 
golden yellow in the Fall of the year. 1-gal. 
$1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Arbutus menziesi (Madrone) . The most beau- 
tiful evergreen native California small tree. 
Leaves very large and shining; bark pale 
green changing to red; flowers white, wax- 
like in drooping panicles; berries rich red. 
The beauty of its foliage, flowers and trunk 
are sources of never-failing interest to the 
traveler. l-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Arctostaphyllos hookeri. A creeping variety 
of Manzanita which makes one of the most 
satisfactory ground covers. Grows only about 
a foot high and will make a spread of 6 or 8 
feet. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bear Berry). A va- 
riety of Manzanita which creeps flat on the 
ground, only grows a few inches high; the 
plants will take root as they spread, especially 
if planted in sandy soil one plant will cover 
quite an area. They have red stems and 
roundish bright green leaves, flowers are pale 
pink or white. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Carpenteria californica (Tree Anemone) . One 
of our handsomest native evergreen shrubs; 
bright green foliage and large, white flowers 
with prominent yellow stamens; delightfully 
fragrant. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Ceanothus arboreus. Forms a very large up- 
right shrub or tree. Foliage large, dark and 
glossy; flowers in large panicles; color sky 
blue. 1I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus arboreus hybrida. Large, erect 
shrub or tree with glossy green foliage and 
large clusters of bright blue flowers. Bark 
light color. I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. A beautiful, dark blue 
flowering native of San Diego County. A very 
handsome and distinct variety. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Ceanothus gloriosus. No doubt the finest 
creeping variety. Absolutely prostrate with 
lovely blue flowers and dark green foliage. 
I-gal. $1.25. 
Ceanothus impressus (Santa Barbara Ceano- 
thus). One of the very finest Ceanothus; 
growth is low and spreading, usually gets 
about 4 to 6 feet in height and 6 to 10 feet 
broad. The foliage is rather small, dark green 
and roughened. The flowers are quite large 
and a very attractive deep blue. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Cercis occidentalis (Western Red Bud or 
Judas Tree). Ornamental deciduous shrub, 
covered in Spring with a profusion of rosy- 
pink flowers. Does well in most any situa- 
tion. I-gal. $1.00; 5-gal. $1.50. 
California 
NATIVES 
Summer Planting . . . and Little Water 
Adapted as they are to the long, rainless California Summers, these native 
types require very little water after their first season’s growth — an important 
consideration in hillside and mass planting. And likewise, they can be planted 
through the summer, when the rush of other garden work is past. 
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus. Large, spreading 
shrub; foliage deep green; flowers vivid blue. 
Free bloomer. Excellent for hedges. 1I-gal. 
$1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus griseus. A beautiful, 
very deep blue flowered variety, which grows 
along the coast near Monterey. It forms a 
broad, dense bush, the leaves are rounded, 
the flower panicles are large and compact, 
and it blooms very profusely. I-gal. $1.25; 
5-gal. $3.50. 
Cornus nuttalii (Pacific Dogwood). Beautiful 
deciduous tree or shrub, with narrow leaves; 
flowers large, white, but sometimes tinged 
with red. Does fine in the coastal regions of 
the State. I-gal. $1.25. 
Fremontia Mexicana. Large deep yellow 
flowers—blooms very heavily in spring and 
continues to bloom some through the sum- 
mer. Needs very little water after established. 
To get the best results give good drainage. 
I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grap2). Beau- 
tiful, low-growing evergreen shrub; dark 
green leaves, tinted red in Winter. Flowers 
bright yellow, followed by deep blue berries. 
A popular favorite. l-gal. $1.00; Balled 
$3.00. 
Mahonia nevinii. A very hardy Barberry, does 
well in either sun or shade and will grow in 
very dry locations. Has spiny grey green 
foliage, deep yellow flowers and red berries. 
I-gal. $1.00. 
Myrica californica (Wax Myrtle). One of the 
prettiest native California small trees. Leaves 
dark and lustrous, flowers small, berries glo- 
bose, thickly covered with wax. Very rare 
under cultivation. I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. 
$3.50. 
Mahonia pinnata (California Barberry). This 
is without exception, the finest low-growing 
native decorative shrub. Leaves hollylike. 
Flowers bright yellow, in long racemes; fruit 
blue-black. 1-gal. $1.00; Balled $3.00. 
Photinia arbutifolia (Toyon-Christmas Berry) . 
Most attractive and popular red-berried 
shrub, with profusion of white flowers. In- 
dispensible in any landscape work. Our plants 
are extra well grown. I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. 
$3.50. 
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore). 
Very attractive, large, deciduous tree with 
mottled bark. Foliage large and maple-like. 
Commonly seen along our streams and river 
banks. Bare root, 4 to 6 ft., $2.25; 6 to 8 
ft., $3.50. 
Prunus ilicifolia (Evergreen Wild Cherry). 
Small tree or shrub. Leaves dark green, holly- 
like. Flowers white, in upright panicles, fra- 
grant; fruit purple. Makes splendid hedge. 
1-gal. $1.00; 5-gal. $3.50. 
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Prunus lyoni (integrifolia) (Catalina Island 
Cherry). Similar to the above except foliage 
is larger, lighter green and less spiny. One of 
our most beautiful evergreen trees. 1I-gal. 
$1.00; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Quercus agrifolia (California Live Oak). A 
splendid picturesque native tree, confined 
principally to the coastal region. With a little 
care and water soon develops into a large 
tree. Should be used more in avenue or drive- 
way plantings. 1l-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ribes speciosum (Fuchsia Flowered Goose- 
berry). Desired for its abundance of fuchsia 
colored flowers in spring. 1-gal. $1.00. 
Rhus integrifolia (Sumac). A large growing 
shrub with white-pinkish flowers; fruit dark 
red. I-gal. $1.00. 
Rhamnus californica (Coffee Berry). Large, 
spreading shrub with long, dark green, glossy 
leaves. It is a very hardy shrub, doing well in 
either sun or shade, and will grow in very dry 
situations. Has white flowers, followed by 
many dark purple berries. l-gal. $1.00; 
5-gal. $3.00. 
Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Currant) . 
Handsome, deciduous shrub, foliage round 
and five-lobed; bark brownish and shreddy; 
flowers deep pink with spicy fragrance. Very 
satisfactory. 1l-gal. $1.00. 
Rhus ovata (Sumac). Shrub to 10 feet. Light 
yellow flowers in dense spikes. Fruit dark 
red and sweet. I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy). One of 
California’s most glorious flowering shrubs, 
growing well in dry places. Flowers of im- 
mense size, single, white, with prominent 
center of golden stamens. Very popular. 1-gal. 
$1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Spiraea douglasi (Spiraza). Erect, deciduous 
shrub with oblong leaves, green above and 
whitish beneath; flowers rose pink and very 
beautiful. Fine as a single plant, in groups 
and effects. 1-gal. $1.00. 
Umbellularia californica (California Laurel or 
Bay Tree). A handsome evergreen tree. Fo- 
liage dark green and highly aromatic. Grows 
very rapidly under moist conditions, and 
makes a satisfactory avenue or street tree. 
I-gal. $1.00; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Vaccinium ovatum (California Huckleberry) . 
Bright, shiny evergreen shrub, very abundant 
in the Redwood forests; unequaled for cut 
greens. It is quite difficult to grow in culti- 
vation. Must have shade and an acid soil. 
1-gal. $1.25. 
FOR NATIVE CONIFERS SEE PAGE 15. 
