
DAPHNE ODORA 
NATAL PLUM 
Carissa grandiflora. A dense growing evergreen shrub well recom- 
mended for foundation planting and for low dense hedges. The 
leaves are small about an inch or so long and rounded, deep shiny 
green and set off the pure white star-shaped flowers to advantage. 
Sometimes it bears red, plum-shaped fruits which are very orna- 
mental but can also be used for jelly. Hardy to 26°. 
CASSIA 
Cassia artemisioides. Small rounded shrub with finely cut greyish 
leaves covered in spring with masses of golden-yellow pea-shaped 
flowers. Excellent for hot dry sunny places. Hardy to 15°. 
CALIFORNIA LILACS 
These are perhaps the most famous of all native plants, having been 
hybridized extensively in Europe where they are prized for the 
lilac-like flowers. The varieties listed here are showy hardy shrubs, 
well adapted to wild plantings where little care is intended as on 
hillsides. They need good drainage and little moisture after estab- 
lished. 
Ceanothus arboreus, Tree Lilae. Large shrub or small tree of rapid 
growth. Large glossy leaves and showy trusses of light blue flowers. 
Hardy. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. Beautiful native of San Diego County. Small 
dark green leaves and dark blue fragrant flowers in late spring. 
Hardy. 
Ceanothus gloriosus. Dwarf California Lilac. A low trailing shrub 
with dense holly-like foliage composed of small deep green glossy 
leaves. The flowers—lavender-blue clusters—appear in spring and 
make an attractive show. Use where a low shrub is desired. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Ceratostigma. For listing of these blue flowered plants see Plum- 
bago. Page 15. 
CESTRUMS 
Cestrum parqui, Night Scented Jasmine. Rapid growing shrub with 
light green leaves and inconspicuous flowers but very fragrant in 
the evening. The delightful perfume lends enchantment to any out- 
door living room. 27°. 
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GERALDTON WAX FLOWER 
Chamaelaucium ciliatum. One of the finest shrubs introduced to 
California in recent years. Showy attractive pink flowers with red 
central cups cover the heather-like foliage in graceful sprays. Ex- 
cellent as a cut flower, lasting several weeks in water. January to 
April. Sun. In Red and Pink. Hardy to 25°. 
MEXICAN ORANGE 
Choisya ternata. Bright green neat foliage; a neat rounded shrub of 
good proportions, easy to grow in sun or shade. Clusters of fra- 
grant white flowers in spring. Hardy. 
FLAME PEA 
Chorizema varium. Rounded dark green leaves and pea-shaped 
orange-red flowers distinguish this variety. Makes an excellent 
low shrub for the foundation planting. Hardy to 24°. 
ROCK ROSES 
Hardy shrubs. All require sun and good drainage. 
Cistus corbariensis. Low spreading shrub with attractive sage green 
leaves and pure white flowers, averaging 2 inches across. Wonder- 
ful to cover slopes in sunny places. 
Cistus ladaniferous maculatus, Brown Eyed Rockrose. Long deep 
green narrow leaves with the appearance of recent varnishing. Large 
crepy white flowers with showy brown spots at the base of petals. 
Sun. 
Cistus purpureus. One of the finest Rockroses. Low and spreading 
with beautiful crepy pink flowers with maroon blotches at base of 
petals. Sun. 
COCCULUS 
Cocculus laurifolius. Large specimen shrub with long pointed waxy 
green leaves with a pleasing lustre. An outstanding foliage shrub. 
Hardy, except in cold locations. 

CISTUS PURPUREUS 
