
STRELITZIA REGINAE, BIRD OF PARADISE 
Oleanders 
As large specimen shrubs, Oleanders are old favor- 
ites. They make large rounded shrubs 10 to 15 feet high and blossom 
best in hot weather—the hotter the better. They are resistant to 
drought and heat, and thrive on little care. 
Nerium oleander. 
oe. Ripe. Single pink, the shade of ripe cherries. Gal. 75¢, 5-gal. 
2.95% 
Com. Barthelemy. Flowers very large, up to 3 inches across, fully 
double, rich bright red, sometimes streaked with white. New and 
very choice. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Mrs. Roeding. Free blooming, somewhat smaller and dwarfer than 
most Oleanders. Flowers double, salmon-pink. Gal. 75¢, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Sister Agnes. Very free flowering, single white. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Colorful Ochna 
Ochna multiflora. A compact growing shrub with handsome evergreen 
foliage. In spring it is covered with bright yellow buttercup-like flow- 
ers which are later transformed into the most unusual of all fruits. 
The green calyx becomes bright blood red and supports several berry- 
like seeds, green at first, later jet black. Give a place of prominence for 
this shrub is unusual and beautiful. 5-gal. $3.95. 
Sweet Olive 
Osmanthus fragrams. The Sweet Olive has excellent foliage, dark 
green, and can be trained against a wall espalier fashion, so even in 
the smallest of gardens you can enjoy the delightful fragrance of the 
small white flower clusters. Splendid for backgrounds. Use it also as 
a specimen shrub. Sun or part shade. Gal. 80c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Chinese Photinia 
Photinia serrulata. If it were only for the color of the foliage alone this 
shrub would be on every select list. But in spring the flat-topped 
clusters of white bloom are exceedingly welcome and these are fol- 
lowed by bright red berries. It is a large shrub with 4 to 5 inch long 
toothed leaves that start life a bright light red turning a reddish green 
and going out in a burst of fire. Adaptable to places where a large 
shrub will fit. Will make a medium size shrub with careful heading 
back. Gal. 75c, 5-gal.) $2.95. 
Pittosporums 
For California, Pittosporums are a trustworthy group of substantial 
shrubs. Although relegated to screen plantings, they are useful for 
many purposes where large shrubs, with exceptionally fine foliage and 
delightfully fragrant flowers are desirable. Easy to grow, and need 
very little care. 
Pittosporum rhombifolium. Compact growing and making a large shrub 
or small tree. Fragrant white flowers are followed by bright orange 
fruits which appear in fall and winter. Gal. 75c¢; 5-gal. $2.95. 
Pittosporum tobira. Low, spreading shrub, 6 to 8 feet high, with deep 
green, long blunt leaves like a Laurel. Fragrant clusters of pearly white 
tlowers in spring. A very popular and indispensable shrub. Sun or shade. 
Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Pittosporum tobira variegatum. Like the Tobira in a variegated form. 
Beautiful silvery white and green foliage. Gal. 80c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Pittosporum undulatum, Victoria Box. !t would be almost impossible 
to name all the uses to which this plant can be put. A large shrub, it is 
equally valuable when trained as a small tree. The leaves have wavy 
edges all along the 4-inch length. Fragrant white flowers in spring. 
Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Princess Flower 
Plcroma grandiflora. Here is something few people can resist. Bril- 
liant rich purple flowers, velvety in texture and often 3 inches across, 
unique in color and unusual with their five fish hook stamens. Attrac- 
tive deep green foliage like velvet pads showing decided reddish tints 
Properly trimmed, it retains a compact form and medium height. Good 
drainage. acid soil and plentv water. Sheltered location. Sun or part 
shade. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Cape Plumbago 
Plumbago capensis. Rounded shrub or semi-vine with good foliage, 
dense growth and covered with phlox-like blue or white flowers almost 
continuously. It is so hardy and robust as to continue growing in aban- 
doned places. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 

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