HOLLY -GRAPE 
Mahonia aquifolium, Oregon Holly-Grape. Dwarf growing shrub 
with bronzy deep green holly-like leaves. Rich yellow flowers in 
spring are followed by bluish grape-like berries. Hardy. Excellent 
for low hedges or as a dwarf shrub for about the house. Particularly 
fine in shady places. Gal. $1.00. 
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 Flow- 
ered Bottlebrushes generally more graceful and ornamental than 
Callistemon. All prefer sun, in a well drained soil. 
Melaleuca hypericifolia, Scarlet Bottlebrush. Dark green leaves and 
rich deep red flowers. 15°. Gal. $1.00. 
Melaleuca nesophila, Pink Bottlebrush. Bright green leathery leaves 
and lilac-rose flowers. 15°. Gal. $1.00. 
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. $1.00. 
MYRTLES 
All Myrtles, Gal. $1.00 
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. 
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. 
Myrtus communis compacta. Small, pointed leaves in dense masses 
on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. 15°. 
Myrtus communis variegata. Foliage marked with striped silver; 
berries large and contrast beautifully with the light foliage. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Not a Bamboo in any sense of the word but 
the foliage does resemble a small variety 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. $1.00. 
LEPTOSPERMUM HYBRIDS 
CISTUS PURPUREUS 
Give a Living Gift for Lasting Beauty. 
ESCALLONIA ORGANENSIS 
RHODODENDRON, PINK PEARL 
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