PITTOSPORUM 
This group of large shrubs forms the backbone of most California 
plantings. Some varieties are large shrubs or small trees. All are 
easy to grow, and hardy except in extremely cold places. Some 
have showy sweet scented flowers. 
Pittosporum rhombifolium. Small symmetrical tree to 25 feet. Ex- 
cellent for street planting or may be trained as a shrub. Flowers 
fragrant, white in large clusters followed by ornamental orange 
berries. 20°. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.85. 
Pittosporum tobira. Handsome spreading shrub with glossy dark 
green leaves, clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, followed 
by small yellowish pods which open to show the bright red seeds. 
One of the most useful ornamentals for the west coast. 15°. Gal. 
15G,>-Gal. $2.95" 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Dwarfer spreading shrub with greyish 
leaves having silvery-white margins. Very attractive. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
Pittosporum undulatum, Victorian Box. Beautiful round headed tree 
or large shrub. Useful also as a hedge. Rich green leaves with 
wavy margins, yellowish-white flowers, very fragrant at night. 22°. 
Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
PRINCESS FLOWER 
Pleroma grandiflora. Velvety bronze hairy leaves, reddish stems and 
very large purple flowers, often 3 inches across, in fall and winter. 
Showy and beautiful, does best in slightly acid soil. Tender, 27°. 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Plumbago capensis. Excellent ornamental shrub of refined habit, 
good foliage and showy blue flowers all summer and at a time when 
good flowers are scarce. Easy to grow and happy under all conditions. 
Semi-climbing; it can be easily trained as a vine. Hardy to 24°. 
Gal. 75c, 5-gal/ $2.95. 
Plumbago griffithi, Burmese Plumbago (Ceratostigma). Low bushy 
2-foot shrub spreading to about 4 feet. Bronzy foliage and covered 
with brilliant rich blue flowers throughout the fall. Drops its leaves 
in winter in colder sections. Gal. 75c. 
Plumbago willmottiana (Ceratostigma). Dwarf, rounded plants 
almost 2 feet high. Ideal for partially shaded gardens and patios 
where it supplies an unusual display of blue flowers in summer. 
Hardy to 10°. Gal. 75c. 
DOUBLE POINSETTIAS 
Poinsettia Henrietta Ecke. This is the famous double Poinsettia. 
Actually has so many bright bracts that it appears to have a double 
center. Quite hardy (20°). Gal. 75c. 
SWEET PEA BUSH 
Polygala dalmaisiana. Small rounded shrub with tiny yellow-green 
leaves and pretty orchid-like purple flowers all year around. Gal. 
G5 -Gal. $2.05. 
LAURELS 
Prunus laurocerasus, English Laurel. A fine broad-leaved evergreen 
shrub used mostly for specimen planting and hedges. The oval 
leaves always present a cool refreshing green color. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
EVERGREEN CHERRIES 
Prunus caroliniama. Carolina Cherry. Beautiful large shrub or small 
tree for specimen or screen planting. Deep glossy green foliage; 
white flowers followed by black cherries. Hardy. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. 
$2.95. 
Prunus lyoni, Catalina Cherry. Leaves deep green and glossy around 
5 inches long and holly-like. Makes a large shrub or small tree. 
Can be planted as a tall hedge. Shears well and remains a beautiful 
green all season. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Prunus ilicifolia, Holly-leaf Cherry. Dwarfer, making a tall holly- 
leaved shrub. For dry soil, and full sun this native shrub is a most 
valuable subject for background or screen planting. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 
5-gal. $3.25. 
FIRETHORNS for Colorful Berries 
All Pyracanthas Staked and Shaped 
Pyracantha. Strong growing sturdy shrub with erect or spreading 
thorny branches and narrow dark green leaves and clusters of white 
flowers in spring. The real glory of these shrubs is the colorful 
abundance of berries in fall and winter. Rich fairly moist soil. Sun 
or partial shade. 
Pyracantha duvali (Plant Pat. No. 346). Heavy fruiting with large 
red berries. Shrub needs room so the glossy dense foliage and huge 
crops of berries can be shown to advantage. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. 
$3.50: 
Pyracantha graberi. Gracefully arching stems covered with large 
bright red berries. Dark glossy foliage. Heavy bearer. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
Pyracantha Lewisi. A new selection of this lovely berried shrub. 
Dark green glowing foliage and bright red berries, larger than 
usual, and in quantity. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Pyracantha Select. Large, bright red berries remaining on the shrub 
for considerable time. Specimens are heavily berried. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.50! 
Pyracantha Victory. NEW. Late fruiting variety with very large 
berries, rich red with a bright sheen. Robust shrub makes an ex- 
cellent specimen plant. Holds berries longest of all. Gal. $1.25, 
begalanoreOr 
ROSEMARY 
Rosmarinus officinalis. Another in the group of fragrant foliaged 
plants. Used since ancient times as an “‘herb’’. Neat narrow dark 
green aromatic leaves and light blue, almost white, flowers. Very 
hardy. Gal. 75c. 
Rosmarinus lockwoodi. Trailing Rosemary. NEW. A dwarf growing 
shrub seldom over 6 inches high with deep green foliage. Stems 
root as they go making a wonderful cover shrub. Flowers are borne 
in large clusters and are a clear light blue. Gal. 85c. 
SARCOCOCCA 
Sarcococca ruscifolia. Medium size shrub (4 feet), attractive dark 
green shiny rounded leaves. Useful in partially shaded places as a 
foliage shrub, the beauty of which is augmented by dark scarlet 
berries. Very hardy. Good indoor plant. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
PARAGUAY NITESHADE 
Solanum rantonetti. One of the best shrubby Solanums. Neat, clean 
green foliage and quantities of yellow centered blue flowers, almost 
] inch across. Well recommended. Tender. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia reginae. Lush green oval leaves on stiff, erect stems. Forms 
a good size clump over which the orange and blue birds perch on 
stiff stems. Very showy, popular plant for tubs or in the garden. 
Hardy to 24°. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. Specimens priced at 
nursery. 
VERONICAS 
Veronica andersoni. Makes a small rounded bush with bright green 
leaves and covered with small spikes of clear blue flowers. Best 
near the coast. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Veronica imperialis. Like andersoni but with bright purple-crimson 
flowers. Blooms all summer, stands more sun and heat and is 
much hardier. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Veronica decussata. Small compact shrub, gray-green leaves set 
close together in four rows, and violet-blue flowers throughout the 
year. Partial shade. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
VIBURNUMS 
A hardy lot of good substantial shrubs useful in foundation plant- 
ing, shrub borders, or as hedges. Some have fragrant flowers, others 
ornamental berries. 
Viburnum japonicum. Fast growing shrub. Large glossy leathery 
leaves suggest English Laurel. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Viburnum odoratissimum. Very handsome. Large oval leaves of 
dark green often reddish and very fragrant pure white flowers in 
large clusters. Part shade. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Viburnum suspensum, Sandankwa. Medium size shrub with lush 
leaves, neat foliage; white to rose pink flowers and scarlet berries. 
Neat, slow growth and attractive either as a specimen or hedge. 
Gal. 75c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Viburnum tinus robustum. Very fine evergreen shrub making a 
dense growth of deep green glossy foliage. Clusters of pink buds 
open to dainty white flowers in spring. Hardy. Gal. 75c, 5-gal. 
$2295, 
XYLOSMA 
Xylosma senticosa. One of the finest foliage shrubs of recent in- 
troduction. Leaves are small, oval and pointed. Light cheerful 
green reflecting the gold of sunlight pointed out by subtle tints of 
red. Used as a ground cover, as specimen shrub and well suited to 
training on a wall as espalier. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.50. 
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