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Soulangeana 
The flowering shrubs listed in this group will lose their leaves for a 
short time each year but never for long periods. They are the hardi- 
est of shrubs, withstanding heat and cold. In fact, their extreme 
hardiness makes them desirable for mountain homes. Others be- 
cause they are not so large can be used where definite height of 
growth is a consideration in the garden. Many produce showy flowers, 
without which the garden would lack much in interest and sparkle. 
RED LEAF MAPLE 
Acer palmatum. The slender drooping branches of this variety are 
closely lined with small, maple-like leaves that in spring are rosy- 
red, change in summer to glistening green and in fall are painted 
rich shades of scarlet and gold. Sun or shade. Gal. $3.50 up. 
Acer palmatum dissectum (Japanese Cutleaf Maple). The red leaves 
are delicately cut. Weeping, graceful branches. Gal. $3.50 up. 
Flowering Almond 
DWARF FLOWERING ALMOND 
Amygdalus nana. Small shrubby tree with long slender branches 
laden in spring with delicate very double flowers like small roses. 
Available in pink or white. Gal. $1.25. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
Althea syriacus, Shrub Althea. Very hardy shrub with dark green 
foliage and beautiful mallow-like flowers in good showy quantities. 
Summer and autumn. Available in lavender, single and double; 
mauve; pink, double, and all white. Gal. $1.25. 
AZALEAS 
All Deciduous Azaleas: B.B. $4.00 and up 
Azalea altaclarensis. Apricot yellow. A Chinese azalea resembling 
Mollis except in color. 
Azalea mollis. Colorful spring bloom. The flowers are borne in large 
clusters and vary in color and intensity from bright orange to flame. 
Azalea mollis hybrids. Outstanding varieties of newest introduction 
Azalea occidentalis. The fragrant Western Azalea. It varies in color 
from clear salmon pink to pure white. May to June 
California-Grown COLORFUL DECIDUOUS 
BARBERRY 
Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea, Red Leaf Japanese Barberry. Rich 
lustrous bronzy-red foliage and brilliant red berries. Dense bushy 
shrub best in sun. Gal. $1.50. 
FLOWERING QUINCE 
5 Gal.: $4.00. Some varieties are available in gallons at $1.50 up. 
Bare Root: $3.00 and up. 
The old fashioned flowering quinces with their bright red flowers in 
early spring were showy in their day but never equal to the newer 
varieties available at our nursery. They are much more showy, stay 
in bloom longer and make fine cut flowers. Very hardy shrubs. 
Blood Red, rubra grandiflora. Bright red, free blooming blossoms. 
Apple Blossom. Apple blossom pink. 
Charming. Soft shell pink blossoms on thornless stems. 
Coral Beauty. Rosy coral with light center. 
Red Ruffles (Plant Pat. No. 941). Strong, erect, almost thornless 
type. The flower petals are so large they overlap, creating an attrac- 
tive ruffled effect. Dazzling brilliant red, the best red to date. 
Snow. Pure glistening white. Very large and vigorous. 
Stanford Red. Large crimson red flowers of robust habit. Good for 
cutting as they hold up well and are almost thornless. 
HYDRANGEAS, for the Shade 
All Hydrangeas: Gal. $1.50 up. 
Excellent shrubs for shady places where the soil can be slightly acid 
Some varieties will produce blue flowers if the soil is treated to a 
light application of alum or iron sulphate. 
Hydrangea Hybrids. We offer many new hybrids in blue, carmine, 
red and pink. Many large flowered, choice varieties. 
Hydrangea hortensis. Dense 6-foot shrub with bold dark green 
leaves and masses of pink or blue flowers in ball-shaped clusters. 
The color depends on the soil and type of fertilizer used. Popular 
shrub for shaded places. 
Hydrangea hortensis variegata. Very striking white and green varie- 
gated foliage; different lavender-pinkish flowers. 
LEMON VERBENA 
Lippia citriodora. Not much of a show but has been popular a long 
time because of the lemon fragrance of the foliage and flowers. 
Flower sprays have a delicate structure and perfume. Gal. $1.25. 
CRAPE MYRTLES 
All Crape Myrtles: Gal. $1.25 
Lagerstroemia indica. Large shrubs or small trees, with showy 
masses of lovely crepe-like flowers in summer. They withstand 
heat very well, which accounts for their wide-spread popularity in 
the drier areas. Sun. Not recommended for the coastal area. 
Lavender. Lovely lavender. 
White. Pure white. 
Rosea. Pink 
Rubra. Red. 
PRUNING 
Flowering Shrubs 
Deciduous flower- 
ing shrubs will 
preserve a com- 
pact, well-kept ap- 
pearance if they 
are given a thor- 
ough pruning fol- 
lowing the bloom- 
ing period. Thin 
out conflicting 
branches, preserv- 
ing the strongest. 
Cut these back 
about one-half. 
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Blue 
Hydrangea 
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