MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY............ Monrovia, Californi@® 
24" Pot 1-Gal. 5-Gal. 
\ ARBUTUS unedo. Strawberry Tree (8) 15 .45 1.65 
Hardy, evergreen shrub growing 8 to 10 feet with serrated, deep 
green leaves and brilliant red fruit in winter similar to strawberries. 
Creamy white, bell-shaped flowers appear in early spring. Sells best 
in spring and fall. 
ARDISIA japonica (6) Aaa ee Rea Re ated fy ous oo PP rae SWAley SO) 
This plant is very popular because of its bright red berries pro- 
duced in fall and winter. The large leathery leaves of deep green make 
it attractive. Requires shade. 
ARRHENATHERUAM elatius tuberosum. Oat Grass (8) 2 ae [40 Wee 
A popular member of the grass family. Leaves are slender blade- 
like, striped creamy-white and forest green. Excellent for accent 
and. tropical plantings. 
ASCLEPIAS currassavica. Blood Flower (9) .20 [50 a, Soe 
An attractive perennial plant useful for natural spots in the gar- 
den. The blooms are reddish-orange with yellow centers. 
ASPARAGUS plumosus. Asparagus Fern (9) L729 45 eee 
Small vine with dainty fern-like plumes of foliage. Much used as a 
bouquet filler and ideal for shady spots in patios or in the open 
ground. 
Asparagus :sprengeri (9) 222 2 ee eee a ALY oie oe ee. 
Leaves about % of an inch long on long, arching branches making 
a fluffy mound of green foliage. Beautiful in hanging baskets. 
ASTER frikarti. Wonder of Staefa (5). bee 50a. 
One of the finest perennial plants. With its violet-blue flowers 
it’s an impressive sight from June to December. Full sun or part 
shade. Flowers are larger than Aster fruticosus. 
Aster fruticosus. Shrub Aster (9) 15 .40 
A small, evergreen shrub that is completely covered all spring with 
masses of deep lavender flowers. Likes full sun. 
AUCUBA japonica variegata. Gold Dust Plant (7) 20 .60- 1.95 
Small to medium-sized, compact evergreen shrub with large, 
green, glossy leaves splashed with gold. Splendid for tropical effect. 
Shade-loving. 
AZARA microphylic:(9) Se ee ee .20 
Medium-sized evergreen shrub, with slender stems that droop 
gracefully. Small fragrant yellow flowers with chocolate fragrance 
appear in the fall and spring. 
AZALEAS Belgian Incliccs:( 9) jesse ere ee = A) Yet 
Many fine varieties of these very popular Belgian Indicas are 
available. Especially grown for general landscape use. See Azalea 
Section, page 7 for varieties. 
Azaleas. Southern Indicas (8) 2 ) 4.607250 
Favorite varieties available for general landscaping. See Azalea 
Section, page 11 for varieties. 
BAMBURANTA. (10) wei este a ee ee eee eee -2 Dl. / eee OO 
Tropical shrub combining the Maranta leaves and Bamboo habit 
of growth. Excellent for “blending in” the tropical atmosphere. 
Used in planters. 
BAUHINIA galpini (9) 32222) 2 83 2 ee eee 25 .60 2.50 
A splendid South African evergreen shrub for use in the warmer 
areas, Clusters of brick-red flowers are produced freely. 
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