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PIERIS japonica (Andromeda). Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub (7) 
This hardy, evergreen shrub may be used in partial to very dense 
shade. Flowers are white and grow in graceful clusters up to six 
inches long. An excellent plant for foundation planting in shaded 
areas, Requires moist but well drained soil. 
PINUS—See Conifer Section 
PISTACIA chinensis. Chinese Pistachio (7)... 
A very desirable deciduous tree. Will give an abundance of cooling 
shade in the summer. In the fall and early winter there is no finer 
plant for intensity of foliage coloring. 
REMLOSEORUMICIOSSITOING' (9) sr ee Sa ee 
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree. Foliage a gray-green and 
should be pruned to make the plant more compact. Excellent for 
screens and does well in sandy soils. Unaffected by salt winds. 
Pittosporum eugenioides. Tarata Pittosporum (9) = 
Large shrub or small tree with light green foliage. This is the best 
substitute for Eugenias in areas subject to frost. 
Pittosporum heterophyllum (9) 
A spreading shrub excellent for bank planting. The foliage is light 
green. Drought resistant. 
Pittosporum nigricans (P. tenuifolia) (9) = = 
Very similar to eugenoides except that the foliage is darker. The 
stems are dark brown, almost black. 
Pittosporum rhombifolium. Diamondleaf Pittosporum (9) 
Large shrub or small tree with attractive, light green foliage, 
white flowers followed by orange berries. 
5-gal. Standard 1.95 
PAOSHOmmmOUIrG. 9) iO ee, ee te 
Dense growing, evergreen shrub of medium to large size, more 
spreading than tall. Leaves long and narrow with rounded ends dark 
shiny green. Fragrant white flowers. 
2 Olea 1.25 
Pittosnorumitopira variegata (9) 22. 
Similar to the above but dwarfer in habit and foliage a pleasing 
combination of light green and white variegated leaves. 
Pittosporum undulatum. Victorian Box (10) 
Large shrub or small tree with rich green, pointed leaves with 
wavy edges; fragrant, creamy-white flowers followed by orange ber- 
ries. Very desirable for screen and parkway planting. 
5-gal. Standard 1.95 
PLATANUS racemosus. California Sycamore (7) 
Tall growing, exceedingly picturesque with its branches gnarled 
and twisted, and its large leaves make a pleasing contrast with the ir- 
regular mottled white trunk and stems. Deciduous. Very indifferent 
to soil and moisture. 
Bare-root, 1 yr. Seedlings = .06 
PLEROMA grandiflora (Tibouchina elegans). 
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Large, evergreen shrub with bronzy green, velvety leaves, and 
huge, colorful, purple flowers, rich and velvety, about 3 to 4 inches 
across. Somewhat tender to frost. 
PLUMBAGO. See also Ceratostigma. 
Plumbago capensis. Blue Cape Plumbago (10)... 
Semi-climbing shrub of most desirable habit either at the sea coast 
or desert. Its clusters of pink phlox-like, blue flowers provide color all 
summer. Utmost care is taken in selecting seeds from plants having 
the deepest blue flowers but variations may appear due to cross pol- 
linization. 
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