EVERGREEN SHRUBS—Continued 
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. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
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. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
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. 85c, 5-gal. 
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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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FREMONTIA MEXICANA 
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. Well adapted to wild plantings where little care 
is intended as on hillsides. They need good drainage and little 
moisture after established. We have a good selection of the best of 
the native species, including Ceanothus arboreus, the Tree Lilac; 
Ceanothus cyaneus, and Ceanothus gloriosus, the Dwarf California 
Lilac. In addition, we offer this year two new hybrids, described 
below. 
Ceanothus, Mountain Haze. An excellent hedge plant which may be 
pruned or allowed to grow free to a 6-foot informal hedge. Dark 
green, year-around foliage right to the base of the plants, and a 
marvelous covering of soft blue flowers in April and May. Makes a 
beautiful untrimmed specimen plant. 5-gal. $4.95. 
Ceanothus, Sierra Blue. A vigorous, large, open shrub with dark 
green, glossy foliage and huge, lilac-like flowers of brightest blue. 
Reaches a height of 6 to 12 feet or more, but may be held at any 
size by pruning. Evergreen, stands drought, and will take more 
water, if necessary, than common species. Blooms in April and 
May, with occasional flowers through summer. 5-gal. $4.95. 
FLANNELBUSH 
Fremontia mexicana. One of our finest native shrubs. Deeply cut 
woolly leaves and yellow-orange cup-shaped flowers in early spring 
are a glorious combination. Full sun and dry porous soil make it 
useful for semi-wild plantings in dry places. Hardy. Gal. $1.35, 
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In this section we have brought together several of the most useful of the California native 
shrubs. They share the desirable traits of drought resistance, hardiness, and ability to get along 
in poor soil with little care. 
PHOTINIA, CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
ROMNEYA, MATILIJA POPPY 
CARPENTERIA 
Carpenteria californica. An evergreen shrub of real worth, and one 
which arouses universal interest, particularly during its blooming 
period when it displays a large number of single, white, fragrant 
flowers 3 inches across, enlivened with golden yellow anthers. 
Reaches 10 feet and requires a sunny location, good drainage, and 
very little water. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.75. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY, TOYON 
Photinia arbutifolia. Glorious native shrubs whose beautiful dark 
green foliage and bright red berries have made it known to many 
as Christmas Berry. Does well under cultivation but is sometimes 
difficult to establish. Well worth any effort to get it started. Very 
hardy. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. $4.50. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
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. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. Plants send up 6-foot stems, several to a plant, 
each clothed in attractive gray-green foliage and bearing up to 24 
of the most beautiful, 5 to 6-inch, crepe-textured, single white 
poppy-like flowers. Blooms have a golden orange center and are 
fragrant. Plants thrive in poorest soil and on very little water. 
Plant in full sun. Gal. $1.65. 
