CALIFORNIA NATIVES (Cont'd) 
Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Currant) . 
Handsome, deciduous shrub, foliage round 
and five-lobed; bark brownish and shreddy; 
flowers deep pink with spicy fragrance. Very 
satisfactory. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Ribes viburnifolium (Catalina Currant). We 
believe this will be one of the most popular 
low growing shrubs. Foliage a rich glossy 
green. Its low spreading branches make an 
ideal ground cover. Does best in shade. 1-gal. 
$1.25. 
Rhus ovata (Sumac). Shrub to 10 feet. Light 
yellow flowers in dense spikes. Fruit dark 
red and sweet. I-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy). One of 
California's most glorious flowering shrubs, 
growing well in dry places. Flowers of im- 
mense size, single, white, with prominent 
center of golden stamens. Very popular. 1-gal. 
$1.50; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry). Small 
deciduous shrub, valuable for its ornamental 
fruit which remains on the branches for a 
long time. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Umbellularia californica (California Laurel or 
Bay Tree). A handsome evergreen tree. Fo- 
liage dark green and highly aromatic. Grows 
very rapidly under moist conditions, and 
makes a satisfactory avenue or street tree. 
1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Vaccinium ovatum (California Huckleberry) . 
Bright, shiny evergreen shrub, very abundant 
in the Redwood forests; unequaled for cut 
greens. It is quite difficult to grow in culti- 
vation. Must have shade and an acid soil. 
I-gal. $1.50. 
CALIFORNIA NATIVE 
CONIFERS 
Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) . 
Most popular cypress in California and gen- 
erously used as a hedge or windbreak. It be- 
comes very picturesque when wind blows its 
long-reaching branches clothed in deep green 
foliage. Stands shearing very well. Balled 
$2.50 to $5.00; 1-gal. $1.25. 
PINUS—The Pines 
Pinus radiata (Monterey Pine) . For tall wind- 
breaks and screen planting this rapid grow- 
ing pine is just right. It is picturesque in 
growth and has pleasing deep green foliage. 
Balled $3.50 to $6.00; 1I-gal. $1.25. 
SEQUOIA—The Redwood 
Sequoia gigantea (California Big Tree). One 
of the finest western native conifers. Al- 
though they represent the tallest trees in 
existence they are among the best for speci- 
men planting and other uses where tall, nar- 
row columnar trees are desired. Exception- 
ally symmetrical, with pleasing soft green 
foliage. Balled $4.25 to $5.75; 1-gal. $1.50. 
Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood). Tall, 
narrow and very graceful with pendulous 
branches clothed with two-ranked deep green 
soft needles. Rapid growing. Deep red- 
brown bark. Balled $4.00 to $7.50; 1-gal. 
$1.50. 
COATES’ 
Spring Flowering 
TREES and SHRUBS 
Deciduous flowering shrubs and trees are among the loveliest 
garden subjects and will aid in creating a springtime effect of great 
effectiveness and charm. A careful selection of the fine varieties 
we grow will provide the full range of color, habit, and blooming 
time that is so important in a well planned garden. But above all 
plant them for their sheer loveliness and reap a harvest of joy and 
beauty year after year. 
Flowering Shrubs 
Berberis Thunbergi atro-purpurea (Red 
Leaved Barberry). A very compact shrub. 
Fine bronzy-red foliage, red berries. Hardy 
and colorful. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Kerria japonica. Graceful slender green canes 
and attractive foliage set off the numerous 
double yellow rose-like flowers. Will do well 
in light shade. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Chaenomeles japonica (Flowering Quince). 
Medium sized spreading shrub covered in 
early spring with beautiful large blossoms. 
Highly prized as cut flowers for the home. 
Pink, Red, Salmon, White. 1l-gal. $1.25; 
5-gal. $3.00. 
Forsythia fortumei (Golden Bells). Showers 
of yellow flowers in the spring before the 
leaves appear. Graceful arching habit. No 
shrub excels Forsythia in creating a joyful 
springtime effect. I-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. 
$3.00. 
Lagerstroemia (Crape Myrtle) . Shining leaves 
and crinkled flowers of bright pink, crimson 
or white. Will bloom for a long period. 1-gal. 
$1.25; 5-gal. $3.00. 
French Lilacs, Grafted. We have assembled for 
our customers a choice collection of the finest 
varieties of French Lilacs. All are sturdy 
grafted plants possessing great vigor. Bare 
rooted $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
Alexander Hamilton. Lavender violet. 
Ami Schott. Cobalt blue. 
Christopher Columbus. Blue. 
Condorcet. Blue. 
Ellen Wilimott. White. 
Etna. Claret purple. 
Katherine Havemeyer. Lavender and pink. 
Maximowez. Violet. 
Mireille. Cream white. 
Mes. Edward Harding. Rose carmine. 
Pres. Fallieres. Lavender pink. 
Pres. Lincoln. Blue. 
Prodige. Purple red. 
Volcan. Ruby red. 
WEIGELA 
