CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
Lovely both in spring and at Yuletide. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
Photinia arbutifolia. A native of our own 
California hills and canyons that thrives with 
little attention and produces clouds of white 
bloom in spring and a surfeit of shining red 
berry clusters at Christmas time. Hold up for 
a long time when cut. Hardy. Sun or part 
shade. 8-10) ft. l=gal., $1°25. 5-qal., $3.50. 
CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata. A large well-groomed 
shrub that is spectacular in all seasons. The 
new spring growth is glowing pink to bronze 
in color, the big, deeply notched mature 
leaves, glistening green. Many of the leaves, 
in autumn, assume brilliant shades of pink, 
red and maroon. A spreading shrub to 8 or 
10 feet. Hardy. Sun. l-gal., 90c; 5-gal., 
$3,255 
USEFUL PITTOSPORUMS 
Pittosporum tobira. You have probably 
seen more of this shrub planted about local 
homes than any other and for very good rea- 
sons. The substantial dark foliage is dense, 
with a little pruning, and maintains its rich 
polished appearance through the year. Par- 
ticularly useful under windows or as accent 
shrubs in lot corners. White, fragrant bloom. 
Sun.) Hardys. 4-5) ft... l=gali;) ypc, 5-gal:, 
{P75 leeillecl, ita ihe, Ge 252 ZWD ite, 
Gye Woah Wit, Ses 50: 
Pittosporum tobira Whitespot. |dentical 
to the foregoing variety except for the white 
variegation of the leaves. Grows compact 
with no pruning. Sun or shade. Hardy. 4-5 
ft l= GalemeolOOsm>-galamsoe2o— a balled: 
222 tty, $6.50; 22-3) ft, pi-50. 
Pittosporum undulatum. For screening 
purposes, to cover large spaces between win- 
dows or used to break the monotony of long 
walls, this tall dense shrub, with big bright 
leathery leaves, does the job admirably. May 
‘be trimmed formally into a 4 tolO foot hedge 
or trained in standard form, it will develop 
into a small tree. Hardy except in heaviest 
frosts. Sun or shade. 8-10 ft. 1l-gal., 75c; 
5-gal., $3.00. 
We have the fertilizers and insecticides 
necessary to keeping your plants growing 
and in good health. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Plumbago capensis. Because of its drought 
resistant qualities this is a shrub that will 
thrive on banks or in other difficult locations. 
Forms a dense 4 or 5 foot mound of light 
green that is smothered under a blanket of 
light blue through summer. Also quite effec- 
tive for draping over wall or fence. Hardy 
except in coldest sections. Sun. 1l-gal., 85c; 
5-gal., $3.00. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus elongatus. Grace and sym- 
metry are built into each thin drooping 
branch and slender leaf. While its chief uses 
are as lightly trimmed specimens in pots, to 
lend refinement to large spaces between win- 
dows or to break harsh corners of buildings, 
it may be grown into a 30 or 40 foot tree of 
exquisite beauty. Hardy. Sun or part shade. 
1-gal., $2.00; 5-gal., $5.00. Balled, 5-6 ft., 
$8.50. 
Podocarpus macrophyllus. Either in pots 
or in the ground these Yew-like shrubs will, 
with proper pruning, form dark columns of 
aristocratic loveliness. Sun or part shade. 
Hardy. 8-10 ft. 1-gal., $1.50; 5-gal., $4.00. 
Balled, 4-5 ft., $7.50; 5-6 ft., $8.50. 
CAROLINA CHERRY 
Prunus caroliniana. Because of its hardi- 
ness to frost, rapid upright growth and dark 
lustrous foliage this shrub is widely used to 
form 5 to 8 foot hedges. For screening pur- 
poses it is ideal. Sheared in pyramid form it 
is often used in formal planting. May also be 
grown in tree form to 12 or 15 feet. Sun. 
Hardy. l-gal., 75c; 5-gal., $3.00. Balled, 
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CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyoni. When used for hedge or 
screening purposes, particularly where height 
is desirable, this shrub is quick to show re- 
sults. It grows throughout the year, con- 
trasting the fresh clean green of its newer 
growth with the waxy dark green of the older 
leaves. Hardy and wind resistant. Sun or 
Paliesnade-=eo att li-GalamooGmo-Ggals, 
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PYRACANTHAS 
Brilliant Winter Berries 
A garden that has a few Pyracanthas scat- 
tered about will never know a dull moment, 
from October until April. Their heavy clus- 
ters of big red berries will help to warm and 
brighten the short winter days. Clouds of 
white bloom in spring. Equally successful 
when grown as specimens, in groups or when 
used in hedge form. Hardy. Sun. 6-8 ft. 
1-gal., $1.00; 5-gal., $3.25. 
Pyracantha crenato-serrata Graber. Lus- 
trous foliage, big dark red berries in full 
clusters. Rapid growth. 
Pyracantha koidzumi. Small branches are 
weighted down with big dark red berries and 
larger branches are heavily circled with great 
clusters. 
DWARF PYRACANTHA 
Pyracantha crenato-serrata Prostrate. 
Owing to its low, spreading characteris- 
tics it is often used as a covering for banks 
or to border drives. Dense, lustrous fo- 
liage, profuse white bloom and a multi- 
tude of small orange-red berries. Hardy. 
Sun. 3 ft. 1-gal., only. 
NEW ZEALAND FLAX 
Phormium tenax Variegated. Broad white 
and yellow streaked leaves, rising grass-like 
from the ground, form wide clumps to 6 or 7 
feet. Bring a bit of the Tropics to your gar- 
deniimHardy= "Sunes =cal.,) bile2>) Gall, 
$3.50. 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
Raphiolepis umbellata ovata. Big round 
leaves of dark, substantial texture keep this 
low 2-3 foot shrub well clothed at all times. 
White spring bloom in clusters, that resemble 
small appleblossoms, are borne in abundance. 
Dark, blue-black berries follow the flowers. 
Excellent for planting under low windows or 
massing in corners. Sun or part shade. Hardy. 
l-gal., 85c; 5-gal., $3.00. 
PINK FLOWERING 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
Raphiolepis indica rosea. Combines sub- 
stantial dark leathery foliage and clusters 
of soft appleblossom pink blooms that pos- 
sess a delicate entrancing perfume. Grows 
slowly to 3 to 6 feet in any sunny or par- 
tially shaded spot. Hardy. 1-gal., $1.75; 
5=gal,, $4.50. 
RHODODENDRON 
About the time your Azaleas have finished 
their spring bloom the Rhododendrons dis- 
play their huge racemes of colorful bell- 
shaped flowers. A moist location with filtered 
sun is best. Hardy. 6-8 ft. Assorted sizes 
and prices. 
Pink, Red, White, Hybrids. 
LEMONADE SUMAC 
Rhus integrifolia. This native of our coastal 
hillsides has much to recommend it: dense, 
substantial foliage, drought and frost resistant 
characteristics, panicles of white spring bloom 
and dark red berries. Sun. 6-8 ft. 1-gal., 
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MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. In late spring and early 
summer each erect, gray foliaged stalk is 
crowned with 4 to 6 inch single white bloom, 
yellow centered, that have the appearance of 
having been cut from crepe paper. Quite fra- 
grant. Extremely hardy and drought resist- 
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RAPHIOLEPIS OVATA 
An interesting low shrub for massing. 
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