EVERGREEN SHRUBS—Continued 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Plumbago capensis. Excellent ornamental shrub of refined habit, 
good foliage and showy blue flowers all summer and at a time when 
good flowers are scarce. Easy to grow and happy under all conditions. 
Semi-climbing; it can be easily trained as a vine. Hardy to 24°. 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
For Chinese and Burmese Plumbago, see Ceratostigma. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus elongata. Here is a good foliage plant with fern-like 
light green leaves that will tolerate sun or shade from light to 
dense. Useful as a tub plant specimen. Gal. $1.75, 5-gal. $4.95 up. 
Podocarpus macrophylla. Slightly larger deeper green leaves make 
this erect shrub outstanding. Slower growing. Stands shearing well. 
Excellent formal specimens, especially in shaded places. Gal. $1.35, 
5-gal. $4.50 up. 
DOUBLE POINSETTIAS 
Poinsettia Henrietta Ecke. This is the famous double Poinsettia. 
Actually has so many bright bracts that it appears to have a double 
center. Gal. $1.00. 
SWEET PEA BUSH 
Polygala dalmaisiana. Small rounded shrub with tiny yellow-green 
leaves and pretty orchid-like purple flowers all year around. Gal. 
85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
LAUREL 
Prunus laurocerasus, English Laurel. A fine broad-leaved evergreen 
shrub used mostly for specimen planting and hedges. The oval 
leaves always present a cool refreshing green color. Hardy. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
EVERGREEN CHERRIES 
Prunus caroliniana. Carolina Cherry. Beautiful large shrub or small 
tree for specimen or screen planting. Deep glossy green foliage; 
white flowers followed by black cherries. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. 
$3.25 and up. 
Prunus lyoni. Catalina Cherry. See California Natives on page 20. 
PYRACANTHA for Colorful Berries 
All Pyracanthas Staked and Shaped 
Strong growing sturdy shrub with erect or spreading thorny branches 
and narrow dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers in spring. 
The real glory of these shrubs is the colorful abundance of berries 
in fall and winter. Rich fairly moist soil. Sun or partial shade. 
Pyracantha duvali (Plant Pat. No. 346). Heavy fruiting with large 
red berries. Shrub needs room so the glossy dense foliage and huge 
crops of berries can be shown to advantage. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. 
$3.50 and $4.50. 
Pyracantha graberi. Gracefully arching stems covered with large 
bright red berries. Dark glossy foliage. Heavy bearer. Gal. 95c up, 
5-galy $3.50) 
Pyracantha lewisi. A new selection of this lovely berried shrub. 
Dark green glowing foliage and bright red berries, larger than usual, 
and in quantity. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Pyracantha Select. Large, bright red berries remaining on the shrub 
for considerable time. Specimens are heavily berried. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
Pyracantha Victory. Late fruiting variety with very large berries, 
rich red with a bright sheen. Robust shrub makes an excellent spec- 
imen plant. Holds berries longest of all. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Pyracanthas also available in espalier form. 
EVERGREEN PEAR 
Pyrus kawakami. Whether grown as a large shrub, espaliered 
against a wall, or trained as a small tree, this plant is a year-around 
beauty. Glossy, bright green leaves, long branches, and in the 
spring loaded with fragrant white flowers. Gal. $2.50, 5-gal. $5.95 
and up. 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
Raphiolepis indica rosea (Grafted). A new variety with bright pink 
flowers and neat glossy foliage. Exceptionally fine for low planting. 
Gal. $1.75, 5-gal. $4.95. 
Raphiolepis ovata. A compact shrub; foliage thick and dark green; 
flowers white with red anthers, followed by blue berries. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
ITALIAN BUCKTHORN 
Rhamnus alaternus. A large evergreen shrub or small tree, with ap- 
pealing dark green heavy leaves. Deep blue berries appear in the 
fall. Often used as a hedge. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
RHAMNUS Californica. See California Natives, page 20. 
ROSEMARY 
Rosmarinus officinalis. Another in the group of fragrant foliaged 
plants. Used since ancient times as an “‘herb’’. Neat narrow dark 
green aromatic leaves and light blue, almost white, flowers. Very 
hardy. Gal. 85c. 
Rosmarinus prostratus. Trailing Rosemary. A dwarf growing shrub 
seldom over 6 inches high with deep green foliage. Stems root as 
they go, making a wonderful cover shrub. Flowers are borne in large 
clusters and are a clear light blue. Gal. 95c. 
FRAGRANCE FROM CHINA 
Sarcococca ruscifolia. Medium size shrub (4 feet), attractive dark 
green shiny rounded leaves. Useful in partially shaded places as a 
foliage shrub, the beauty of which is augmented by dark scarlet- 
berries. Very hardy. Good indoor plant. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.50. 
PARAGUAY NITESHADE 
Solanum rantonetti. One of the best shrubby Solanums. Neat, clean 
green foliage and quantities of yellow centered blue flowers, almost 
1 inch across. Well recommended. Tender. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
STRELITZIA. See Foliage Plants, page 21. 
BRONZY TERNSTROEMIA 
Ternstroemia gymnanthera. No other shrub can approach the year 
‘round rich finish and unusual coloring of this hardy shrub. The 
substantial 2- to 3-inch leathery leaves, in the younger stages, are 
painted a glowing bronze and orange which change to bronzy 
maroon, as the leaves mature. Sun or light shade. Hardy. 4 ft. 
Gall, GILWS, S=@eaill, S450). 
VERONICAS 
Veronica andersoni. Makes a small rounded bush with bright green 
leaves and covered with small spikes of clear blue flowers. Best 
near the coast. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Veronica buxifolia. Small, stiff, bluish-green leaves similar to box- 
wood make this a good plant for low foregrounds or dwarf hedge. 
Light blue flowers in summer. Easy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Veronica imperialis. Like andersoni but with bright purple-crimson 
flowers. Blooms all summer, stands more sun and heat and is much 
hardier. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Veronica decussata. Small compact shrub, gray-green leaves set 
close together in four rows, and violet-blue flowers throughout the 
year. Partial shade. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
VIBURNUMS 
A hardy lot of good substantial shrubs useful in foundation plant- 
ing, shrub borders, or as hedges. Some have fragrant flowers, others 
ornamental berries. 
Viburnum japonicum. Fast growing shrub. Large glossy leathery 
leaves suggest English Laurel. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Viburnum suspensum, Sandankwa. Medium size shrub with lush 
leaves, neat foliage; white to rose pink flowers and scarlet berries. 
Neat, slow growth and attractive either as a specimen or hedge. 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.25. 
Viburnum tinus robustum. Very fine evergreen shrub making a 
dense growth of deep green glossy foliage. Clusters of pink buds 
open to dainty white flowers in spring. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. 
G53), 75), 
XYLOSMA 
Xylosma_ senticosa. 
One of the finest fo- 
liage shrubs of recent 
introduction. Leaves 
are small, oval and 
pointed. Light cheer- 
ful green reflecting 
the gold of sunlight 
pointed out by subtle 
tints of red. Useful as 
ground cover, as spec- 
imen shrub and well 
suited to training on a 
wall as espalier. Gal. 
$1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
XYLOSMA 
