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GOLDEN ROD 
*Solidago californica. “California Golden Rod.’ The plants 
spread from a running root system and send up many leafy 
stems 2 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of bright yellow 
flowers during the summer. Grows in dry places. Gallon 
cans, 60c. 
*Solidago confinis. ““Mountain Golden Rod.” Grows 2 to 4 
feet high from a spreading root system. Large heads of golden 
yellow flowers in summer. Grows in wet ground. Gallon 
cans, 60c. 
FRINGE CUP 
Tellima grandiflora. “Fringe Cup.” Admired for its large, 
roundish leaves as well as for the slender, graceful stems of 
small, greenish, white flowers fringed with red. A delightful 
subject for a shady rock garden. Gallon cans, 60c. 
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FIVE FINGER FERN 
Adiantum pedatum. “Five Finger Fern.’’ Fronds 1 to 2 feet, 
forked at the top, light rich green. Grows in cool moist places. 
One of the most graceful of all our native ferns. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
CALIFORNIA WOOD FERN 
Aspidium rigidum arguitum. ‘California Wood Fern.” Rather 
broad fronds of soft green. One of the best of the native ferns, 
thriving in dense shade even in dry places. Gallon cans, 85c. 
LADY FERN 
Athyrium filix—femina californica. California Lady Fern.” 
Fronds 112 to 3 feet long and rather broad, of a fine lacy 
texture, rich bright green. One of the most beautiful of the 
native ferns. Gallon cans, $1.50. 
SHIELD FERN 
Polystichum dudleyi. ‘‘Dudley’s Shield Fern.’’ Graceful 
fronds 15 to 30 inches long, light green. A very desirable fern. 
Gallon cans, $1.00. 
MEADOW RUE 
*Thalictrum polycarpum. ‘Meadow Rue.” Desirable for its 
beautiful foliage, which resembles Maiden Hair Fern, also for 
the tall airy panicles of small greenish yellow flowers. Prefers 
a moist shady location. Gallon cans, 60c. 
CALIFORNIA FUCHSIA 
*Zauschneria californica. “’California Fuchsia.” ‘‘Humming 
Bird Trumpet.” “Balsamea.” The plants throw up many wiry 
stems 1 to 2 feet high with narrow, gray-green foliage. The 
flowers are trumpet-shaped, brilliant scarlet, appearing from 
late summer to early winter, when the plants are often a mass 
of brilliant color. A wonderful plant for covering dry banks, 
flowering as it does during the driest portion of the year, after 
other flowers are passed. Fine for rock gardens. Gallon 
cans, 85c. 
Zauschneria latifolia. “Broad Leaved California Fuchsia.’ 
Plants grow 8 to 12 inches high with broader foliage than the 
preceding. Flowers bright-scarlet. Excellent for rock gardens. 
Gallon cans, 85c. 
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Native Ferns 
CALIFORNIA SWORD FERN 
Polystichum munitum. “California Sword Fern.” Long nar- 
row fronds of rich shining green. This is the fern which is 
cut and shipped in such large quantities from Santa Cruz and 
used by florists for decorative purposes. It is quite easy to 
grow and is one of the very best of the native ferns to plant 
in the garden. Gallon cans, $1.25. 
BRAKE FERN 
*Pteris aquilina lanuginosa. “Brake Fern.” “Bracken.” 
Throws up many heavy fronds from a running root system, 
soon spreading and making a solid mass of green. Very de- 
sirable for planting under trees. Gallon cans, 85c. 
CHAIN FERN 
Woodwardia chamissoi. ‘Chain Fern.’’ The most useful of 
the native ferns, having long graceful fronds of a vivid shade 
of light green, often 4 to 5 feet in length. Creates a wonderful 
effect on a shady bank or under trees, and very striking when 
planted against a wall or building in a shady spot. Very hardy 
and easy to grow. Gallon cans, $1.25; 5-gallon cans, $3.00. 
RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDEN 
Formerly located on the Rancho Santa Ana in the Santa Ana Canyon, Orange County, this garden has now been moved 
to 1500 North College Avenue, Claremont, where it occupies some 80 acres, about one quarter of a mile north of Foothill Boulevard. 
The garden was founded in 1927 by Mrs. Susanna Bixby Bryant, in memory of her father, John W. Bixby, and is now 
one of the outstanding institutions of the West. Here may be viewed the largest collection of the native plants of California 
ever assembled in one place. Much research work is carried on. The new administration building houses one of the most complete 
herbariums in the State; also one of the finest botanical and horticultural libraries. This institution is doing splendid work in 
promoting a better knowledge of the native plants of California and in demonstrating their value for horticultural purposes. The 
writer in his former capacity as horticultural advisor and as a member of the board of councilors has been in close collabora- 
tion with this institution since the early stages of its development. 
The garden will be open to visitors after April 1st of this year, every day in the week except Sunday; hours 10 to 4. No 
reservations are necessary as formerly. 
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN 
Located amid charming natural surroundings in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara. This garden has become very popular of 
late years and is open to visitors the year round. A large collection of native plants can be seen here, arranged and planted in a 
most pleasing and natural manner. Special attention has been given to those species of most value for general garden culture. 
The writer has been in close touch with the activities here since its inception, a very large portion of the plant material having been 
obtained from him. Many of the trees have now reached the stage where they give one a fair idea of the ultimate effects obtain- 
able. This garden is worth visiting several times during the year but especially during the spring months when the very fine 
collection of Ceanothi or California Lilacs are in bloom. 
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PASADENA 
Here can be seen a botanical collection of native shrubs and perennial plants comprising 180 species planted by the writer 
in March, 1939. This planting serves a dual purpose, that of landscaping a portion of the grounds of the Institute and at the same 
time providing a collection of native plants for educational purposes. The collection of Ceanothi or California Lilacs is of special 
interest, also the Eriogonums or Wild Buckwheats, which have attracted considerable attention. This garden demonstrates the way 
many of the native plants can be used for the planting of grounds under more or less formal surroundings. It is well worth a visit. 
THE THEODORE PAYNE NATIVE PLANT NURSERY 
Established by the writer in 1903 and now located at 2969-2999 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, just west of the Glendale 
city limits. This is the first and only nursery of its kind in the country and here can be found the largest collection of California 
native plants and wild flowers ever brought together in a commercial establishment. Visitors are always welcome and will find 
this a convenient and interesting spot to spend a few hours studying the native plants of California. 
