OREGON HOLLY 
Mahonia aquifolium. Large dark holly-like leaves, many of which 
assume brilliant scarlet shades in autumn, yellow pea-shaped bloom 
and grape-like clusters of purple fruit. Hardy. Sun or shade. 21-4 
fiGals 9>c, 5=Gal, $3.50: 
MATILIJA POPPY (Sze California Natives, page 20) 
BOTTLEBRUSHES 
An easily grown group of large shrubs, mostly with small leaves, 
graceful arching stems and flowers mostly stamens arranged in such 
a way as to suggest bottle brushes. These are the Small Flowered 
Bottlebrushes generally more graceful and ornamental than Cal- 
listemon. All prefer sun, in a well drained soil. 
Melaleuca hypericifolia, Scarlet Bottlebrush. Dark green leaves and 
rich deep red flowers. 15°. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
Melaleuca nesophila, Pink Bottlebrush. Bright green leathery leaves 
and lilac-rose flowers. 15°. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $2.95. 
AFRICAN BOX 
Myrsine africana. Close growing shrub resembling boxwood but 
much more colorful. Deep glossy green leaves are closely set on 
slightly reddish stems. Useful as a low hedge. Stands shearing. 
5°, Gell, Sexe, Sicteeilk Ghekax0): 
MYRTLES 
Myrtus communis, Common Myrtle. Splendid small leaved shrub 
much used as a hedge plant and for foundation planting is very 
good. The tiny leaves are dark green, glossy and aromatic. Flowers 
white in late spring and summer followed by blue black berries. 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Myrtus communis compacta. Small, pointed leaves in dense masses 
on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. 15°. Gal. 85c, 
5-gal. $3.25. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Not a Bamboo but the foliage does resemble a 
small variety in many ways. Leaves light green tipped with pink and 
copper in early spring and assumes a vivid red in autumn. Bright 
crimson berries in some winters. Very hardy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
OLEANDERS 
Nerium oleander. Large bushy shrubs freely blooming all summer, 
during the hottest weather. Do well in the hot dry interior valleys. 
Slender feathery leaves. In various colors, single and double. 18°. 
GalcoGE-Galapo=25. 
COLORFUL OCHNA 
Ochna multiflora. A compact growing shrub with handsome ever- 
green foliage. In spring it is covered with bright yellow buttercup- 
like flowers 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. Gal. $1.35, 
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OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus fragrans, Sweet Olive. Dark green glossy leaves, creamy 
white flowers most abundant in autumn. Very fragrant. Hardy 
(@ 02, (Gell, SilN@), See, Sh3}s00). 
OUTDOOR PHILODENDRON 
Philodendron selloum. While this magnificent plant can also be 
grown indoors, one of its great advantages is the fact that it is the 
only philodendron really at home in your patio or other shaded out- 
door location. The leaves are immense, glossy, and deeply lobed. 
A wonderful theme plant for a tropical setting, reaching consider- 
able size in a short while. Relatively hardy. $2.00 and up. 
CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata, Chinese Photinia. Large broad toothed leaves 
often assuming pretty red or bronze tints especially when young 
or during cold weather. Berries in large clusters. Very hardy. Gal. 
O5c, 5-dale $325: 
Photinia arbutifolia (California Holly). 
page 20. 
See California Natives, 
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. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
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. 
Bye, Sef) S53). 725). 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Dwarfer spreading shrub with greyish 
leaves having silvery-white margins. Wery attractive. Gal: $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.95. 
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. 85c, 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°. 
EAL, Sexe, Steel k, S33h75). 
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