California Native Seeds and Plants 21 
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Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens). At entrance to 
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. A good subject for dry banks 
and rock gardens. See page 19. 
CATALINA IRONWOOD 
Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius. “Catalina Ilron- 
wood.” A rare and beautiful tree from the islands off the coast 
of Southern California. Rich green fern-like foliage and large 
terminal clusters of small white flowers. Ideal as a specimen 
tree, adding a decided note of interest and beauty wheréver 
used. Requires good drainage. Gallon cans, $2.00. 
BUSH MONKEY FLOWER 
*Mimulus longiflorus. ‘““-Bush Monkey Flower.’”” Small shrub 
2 to 4 feet high, found growing on many hillsides and flower- 
ing profusely in late spring and early summer, when the 
plants are covered with masses of large buff or salmon-colored 
blossoms which resemble an azalea in shape. If watered the 
plants have a long season of bloom. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Mimulus longiflorus rutilus. ““-Brown Flowered Bush Mon- 
key Flower.”’ A form of the preceding with mahogany brown 
flowers. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Mimulus puniceus. “Red Bush Monkey Flower.” A species 
from San Diego County of more slender growth and with 
narrower leaves than the preceding. Flowers produced in 
great quantities, varying from orange scarlet to bright red. 
Very showy. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Mimulus longiflorus hybrids. Natural hybrids of various 
forms of Mimulus longiflorus and Mimulus puniceus which 
originated in our nursery a number of years ago and Have 
since been grown extensively by the Santa Barbara Botanic 
Garden. The flowers are large and produced in great abund- 
ance. They come in many beautiful shades, buff, mahogany 
color, crimson, orange scarlet, rose shades, salmon pink, pale 
pink, chamois cream-color and white. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA WAX MYRTLE 
Myrica californica. “California Wax Myrtle.” A rare and 
beautiful shrub or small tree of dense branching habit, attain- 
ing a height of 8 to 30 feet, with handsome oblong dark glossy 
green foliage. Found in canyons in the Santa Monica Moun- 
tains and from there northward near the coast. For foliage 
effect it is one of the most desirable of the native shrubs. It 
stands ordinary garden culture quite well and will grow well 
in the shade. Gallon cans, $1.50; 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
NOLINA 
*Nolina parryi. “Parry Nolina.” A yucca-like plant with 
long narrow gray-green leaves crowded in a rosette at the 
ground. Throws up a tall stem with large panicle of greenish 
white flowers. From the desert side of the San Jacinto and 
San Bernardino Mountains. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
BUSH PENTSTEMON 
*Pentstemon antirrhinoides. ‘Yellow Bush Pentstemon.” A 
dense growing shrub 3 to 6 feet high with many small 
branches and narrow light green leaves about half an inch 
long. Flowers large bright yellow, produced in great pro- 
fusion. Grows in dry places. Gallon cans, 85c. 
*Pentstemon cordifolius. ‘’Climbing Pentstemon.” “Scarlet 
Honeysuckle.” A sprawling shrub or climber, reaching a 
height of 6 to 8 feet. Often found clambering over other 
shrubs or trailing over banks. Leaves heart-shaped, glossy 
green, resembling those of the garden fuchsia. Flowers large, 
brilliant orange scarlet. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA MOCK ORANGE 
*Philadelphus lewisii gordonianus. ‘’California Mock Or- 
ange.” Deciduous shrub 4 to 8 feet high of loosely branching 
habit, with many slender shoots and light green foliage. The 
white fragrant flowers appear abundantly from May to July. 
Will thrive in sun or partial shade, but requires some water 
auring tne summer. A very desirable shrub. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY—TOYON 
One of the most beautiful and useful of the native shrubs. 
Desirable the year round for its handsome foliage; in the 
spring and early summer for its large clusters-of white flowers 
and in the fall and winter for its attractive red berries. Plant- 
ed as single specimens or in groups it is a cheerful object the 
year round. Easy to grow, will thrive with very little water 
if necessary and will stand ordinary garden culture quite 
well. Can also be grown into tree form and makes an ex- 
cellent small tree for parkway planting. Also known as 
Christmas Berry. 
*Photinia arbutifolia. “‘’California Holly.” The California 
Holly is quite variable in regard to size and quantity of ber- 
ries. The stock offered here is selected from a type produc- 
ing an abundance of large berries in large clusters. Gallon 
cans, $1.25; 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
PINE 
There are about 20 kinds of pines native to California. The 
Monterey Pine, the Torrey Pine and the Bishop Pine are 
coastal species. The others occur in the mountains at various 
altitudes. Thus it will be seen there are native pines suited 
to practically all conditions. 
*Pinus attenuata. ‘‘Knob-Cone Pine.” Small tree of rather 
broad compact growth when young. Rich bright green foliage; 
especially good for dry locations. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon 
cans, $3.50. 
Pinus coulteri. “Big Cone Pine.” ‘Coulter Pine.” A beau- 
tiful tree of perfect proportions, being full and compact in 
growth with roundish pointed head and thick gray-green foli- 
age. Excellent for dry locations but of rather slow growth. 
Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, $3.50. 
*Pinus monophylla. “One Leaf Pine.’”” A very handsome low 
growing pine of compact habit especially desirable for its 
rich glaucous foliage. The needles come one in a place and 
are 114 to 2 inches long. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
*Pinus muricata. “Bishop Pine.’”” Of broad compact growth 
when young but becoming tall and flat topped with age. A 
very beautiful tree with rich deep green foliage; especially 
good near the coast. Gallon cans, $1.00. 
*Pinus parryana, ’’Parry’s Nut Pine.’’ A small tree from 15 
to 30 feet high with rounded top and short needles from 1 to 
1144 inches long of a glaucous shade. A very handsome tree. 
Gallon cans, $1.50. 
Pinus radiata. “Monterey Pine.’’ The fastest growing of all 
the pines. A very handsome tree with abundant rich green 
foliage. Planted more than any other species of pine, espe- 
See. good near the coast. Gallon cans, $1.00; 5-gallon cans, 
*Pinus remorata. ‘‘Santa Cruz Island Pine.’ A rather slender 
tree of rapid growth attaining a height of 30 to 60 feet and 
becoming flat topped with age. Foliage rich dark green. A 
native of Santa Cruz Island but does well in most locations. 
Gallon cans, $1.00. 
Hillside planted with native shrubs. A few years before this 
was bare ground. These shrubs were watered for two years, 
since then they have had no attention. 
