Monrovia, California 
MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY 
OCHNA Multiflora 
Rare and very desirable shrub with long, finely-toothed leaves of a 
bronzy tint. The dark yellow flowers are followed by a red fruit which 
is later followed by glossy, black seeds. These black seeds on the red 
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OLEA Manzanilla. Manzanilla Olive 
A round-headed tree with exceptionally handsome and distinctive, 
gray-green foliage. The leaves are silvery beneath. Not only important 
as an ornamental but the best fruiting, commercial variety available 
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OPHIOPOGON japonicus (Mondo Japonica). Lily-turf 
A grass-like plant of the lily family making a dense, thick plant if 
used as a ground cover. Can be grown in individual pots or window 
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OSMANTHUS fragrans. Sweet Olive 
A very choice, evergreen shrub for sun or partial shade. The 
dense, dark green foliage conceals the tiny, white flowers which per- 
fume the air with their delightful fragrance. Use as a specimen shrub 
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Osmanthus ilicifolius variegatus. False Holly 
An evergreen shrub having irregularly spined leaves of leathery 
texture. The leaves are a dark green, edged with a creamy-white. 
Blooms late fall through early spring. Very fragrant... 
OXERA pulchella 
Very desirable shrub-like vine with ivory-white trumpet shaped 
flowers in the winter. Its dark green, leathery leaves are durable and 
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PARKINSONIA aculeata. Palo Verde Tree 
A very good, small tree for hot dry piaces. During early summer it 
becomes a mass of small, bright yellow flowers. Hardy ................0000000....... 
PASSIFLORA edulis. Passionfruit, Purple granadilla 
Fast growing, evergreen vine climbing by tendrils. Flowers about 2 
inches across of typical passion flower form, white with blue mark- 
ings followed by purple, plum shaped fruits. Edible and used mostly in 
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Passiflora manicata (P. ignea) 
The flowers are the exotic type—scarlet with a blue crown. The 
leaves are three-lobed. Should be planted in strategic places to take 
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Passiflora mollissima 
Important as a fast climbing, colorful vine with interesting pink 
and purple flowers of intricate design. The leaves have three lobes...... 
Passifiora pfordi 
The most beautiful passion vine with 4-inch flowers, white with 
pinkish tints with a purple-blue crown in center. Quick growing, pro- 
ducing excellent light green foliage screen. Sun or shade........................ 
Passiflora princeps 
This passion vine produces the same intricate flowers, but they are 
a dark red color sometimes with a white crown. It is a vigorous, fast 
growing vine and has deep green, leathery, three-lobed leaves.............. 
PENTAS coccinea i 
A perennial of somewhat tropical character. The clusters of pink 
flowers are practically continuous in warm places...............-..-..-..-..-----.. 
PERNETTYA mucronata 
Small, evergreen shrub especially adapted to rock gardens. The 
leaves are small and serrated. Bright red berries are retained on the 
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PHASEOLUS gigantea. Giant Snail Vine 
An evergreen vine producing lavender flowers in large clusters. 
The unusual shape of the flower makes it extremely attractive. Grows 
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PHILADELPHUS Virginalis ; one 
The finest philadelphus, far superior to other varieties. Large 
double and semi-double, pure white flowers are abundantly produced 
all spring and summer. Medium size, refined, deciduous shrub. Sun... 
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1-Gal. 
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5-Gal. 
1.95 
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1.85 
1.95 
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TEN 1-GALLON OR FIVE 5-GALLON OF EACH VARIETY 
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