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THUJA ORIENTALIS AUREA NANA (See page 69) 
STERCULIA diversifolia (Brachychiton populneum). Bottle Tree 2-in. Pot 1-Gal.  5-Gal. 
A dense, erect, conical tree to medium height. The leaves will vary 
in shape. The trunk is smooth and swollen at the base—similar to a 
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STIGMAPHYLLON ciliatum. Yellow Orchid-vine 
Bright yellow flowers of crepe-like texture produced in clusters. 
Very attractive. An evergreen vine that needs protection from hot and 
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Stigmaphyllon littorale 
Golden flowers of crepe-like texture very similar to ciliatum—but 
the foliage is entirely different. Leaves are much larger and heavier. 
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STRELITZIA reginae. Bird of Paradise 
The flowers have realistic bird-like heads in orange, blue, and pur- 
ple, that bloom during the fall and winter. Large banana-like leaves, 
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SYRINGA persica Hathaway 
An attractive lilac having long dense clusters of fragrant lavender 
flowers in early spring. This originated at the Hathaway Nurseries, 
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Syringa persica laciniata. Cutleaf Persian Lilac 
The most reliable lilac for planting in southern California. Decidu- 
ous shrub to 6 feet with finely cut light green leaves and long sprays 
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Syringa rothomagensis (S. Chinensis) 
Unusually large purple blossoms are borne profusely in the spring. 
This was hybridized in France in the 18th Century between varieties 
of persica and vulgaris. Attains a height of approximately 12 inches. 
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A tropical shrub or small tree used for unusual plantings. Its fra- 
grant yellow flowers are followed by berries in the summer. 3-in., $ .40 
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