DWARF ORNAMENTAL CITRUS 
Meyer Lemon. One of the best plants to serve both as an orna- 
mental shrub and as a source of fine lemons for culinary use. Dwarf 
in habit, it is constantly covered with fragrant lavender and white 
blossoms, and maturing fruit. Gal. $1.50. 
Rangpur Lime (Citrus aurantifolia). Small shrub or tree with thin- 
skinned, greenish-yellow, very acid fruits of orange-yellow. Gal. 
$1.50. 
TEA TREE 
Leptospermum laevigatum, Australian Tea Tree. Graceful shrub 
with long curving branches, fine greyish-green leaves, and small 
white flowers in spring. Dry soils with good drainage and sun. Makes 
an excellent windbreak. Hardy. Gal. $1.25. 
Leptospermum reevesi (L. laevigatum compactum). A compact 
growing shrub with slightly greener foliage. White flowers. Hardy. 
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Leptospermum Ruby Glow. One of the showiest new shrubs with 
very double, bright oxblood-red flowers which last remarkably long 
after cutting. Richly colored, glossy foliage. Prefers warm, well- 
drained location. Gal. $1.50. 
Leptospermum scoparium flore pleno, Double Tea Tree. Erect 
branches, finely cut foliage and double bright rose-pink flowers 
often 34 inch across, make a very showy shrub in spring. Hardy. 
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PRIVETS for Hedges and Specimens 
All Privets, Gal. $1.00; B. and B., 5 Gal. $3.00 up. 
Ligustrum japonicum, Japanese Privet. Large shrub with dark green 
leaves. One of the finest privets for hedges or large specimen shrubs 
Hardy. 
Ligustrum texanum, Wax-Leaf Privet. A bushy shrub with large 
glossy dark green leaves. Fragrant wax-white flowers in spring. 
Specimens for parking strips, or medium height hedge. Hardy. 
Ligustrum nepalense, Nepal Privet. Dense growing shrub with small 
light green leaves. Makes an excellent hedge if trained between 
2 and 6 feet high. Hardy. 
Ligustrum ovalifolium variegatum, Golden Privet. Upright grow- 
ing privet with bright golden yellow leaves. Good as a specimen 
shrub. Very hardy. 
Ligustrum ovalifolium, California Privet. A strong growing plant 
with dark green foliage of medium size. Popular plant for hedges 
and screens. 
Some varieties available in flats and bare root for hedge planting. 
OREGON GRAPE (See Page 22) 
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. 15°. 
Gal. $1.25. 
MYRTLES 
Myrtus communis, Common Myrtle. Splendid small leaved shrub 
much used as a hedge plant and for foundation planting. The tiny 
leaves are dark green, glossy and aromatic. Flowers white in late 
spring and summer followed by blue black berries. Gal. $1.25. 
Myrtus communis buxifolia, Boxleaf Myrtle. Large leaved variety 
with showy white flowers, the stamens forming a plumy tuft in the 
center. Excellent shrub for foundation planting. Gal. $1.25. 
Myrtus communis compacta. Small, pointed leaves in dense masses 
on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. 15°. Gal. $1.25. 
Myrtus communis variegata. Foliage marked with striped silver; 
berries large and contrast beautifully with the light foliage. Gal. 
SEZ 5% 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Not a Bamboo in any sense of the word but 
the foliage does resemble a small bamboo in many ways. Leaves light 
green tipped with pink and copper in early spring; assume a vivid 
red in autumn. Bright crimson berries in generous clusters are 
showy. Very hardy. Gal. $1.25. 
PYRACANTHA (See page 20) 
OLEANDERS 
All Oleanders, Gal. $1.25. 
Nerium oleander. Large bushy shrubs freely blooming all summer, 
during the hottest weather. Do well in the hot dry interior valleys. 
Long slender feathery leaves. In various colors, single and double. 
Shell Pink. Single; large shell pink. 
Compte Barthelmy. Double red, sometimes streaked with white. 
Dark Red. Single, fine dark color. 
Mrs. Roeding. Fine double salmon pink. 
Rosea. Double pink. 
White. Single white and semi-double. 
Yellow. Pale yellow, single flowers. 
OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus aquifolium. Holly-like foliage, attractive in all seasons. 
The sturdy, erect bush is excellent for foundation planting. Gal. 
$1.50: 
Osmanthus delavayi. Shrubby osmanthus, making a broad dense 
shrub covered with small oval or rounded leaves of deep green. 
Spring brings forth clusters of fragrant white flowers. Gal. $1.50. 
Osmanthus fragrans, Sweet Olive. Dark green glossy leaves, creamy 
white flowers most abundant in autumn. Very fragrant. Hardy to 
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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. $1.50; 
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. 
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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 eugenioides. Of erect habit; foliage long, narrow, yel- 
lowish-green with wavy margins; stems black. A recommended 
screening and hedge plant. 21°. Gal. $1.25. 
Pittosporum tenufolium (nigricans). Medium to large shrub for 
screens and hedges, and small specimen trees. Gal. $1.25. 
Pittosporum tobira. Handsome bushy 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. $1.25 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Dwarfer spreading shrub with greyish 
leaves having silvery white margins. Very attractive. Gal. $1.25. 
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. 25°. 
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