FREMONTIA MEXICANA 
CALIFORNIA LILACS 
These are perhaps the most famous of all native plants, having been 
hybridized extensively in Europe where they are prized for the 
lilac-like flowers. Well adapted to wild plantings where little care 
is intended as on hillsides. They need good drainage and little 
moisture after established. We have a good selection of the best of 
the native species, including Ceanothus arboreus, the Tree Lilac; 
Ceanothus cyaneus, deepest blue, and Ceanothus gloriosus, the 
Dwarf California Lilac. In addition, we offer these two new hybrids: 
Ceanothus, Mountain Haze. An excellent hedge plant which may be 
pruned or allowed to grow free to a 6-foot informal hedge. Dark 
green, year-around foliage right to the base of the plants, and a 
marvelous covering of soft blue flowers in April and May. Makes a 
beautiful untrimmed specimen plant. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
Ceanothus, Sierra Blue. A vigorous, large, 
open shrub with dark green, glossy foliage 
and huge, lilac-like flowers of brightest blue. 
Reaches a height of 6 to 12 feet or more, but 
may be held at any size by pruning. Ever- 
green, stands drought, and will take more 
water, if necessary, than common species. 
Blooms in April and May, with occasional 
flowers through summer. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. 
$4.95. 
FLANNELBUSH 
Fremontia mexicana. One of our finest native 
shrubs. Deeply cut woolly leaves and yellow- 
orange cup-shaped flowers in early spring are 
a glorious combination. Full sun and dry po- 
rous soil make it useful for semi-wild plant- 
ings in dry places. Hardy. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. 
In this section we have brought together several of the most useful of the California native 
shrubs. They share the desirable traits of drought resistance, hardiness, and ability to get along 
nicely in poor soil with little care. 
PHOTINIA, CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
ROMNEYA, MATILIJA POPPY 
CARPENTERIA 
Carpenteria californica. An evergreen shrub of real worth, and one 
which arouses universal interest, particularly during its blooming 
period when it displays a large number of single, white, fragrant 
flowers 3 inches across, enlivened with golden yellow anthers. 
Reaches 10 feet and requires a sunny location, good drainage, and 
very little water. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. $4.50. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY, TOYON 
Photinia arbutifolia. Glorious native shrubs whose beautiful dark 
green foliage and bright red berries have made it known to many 
as Christmas Berry. Does well under cultivation but is sometimes 
difficult to establish. Well worth any effort to get it started. Very 
hardy. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. $4.50. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyoni, Catalina Cherry. Leaves deep 
green and glossy around 5 inches long and 
holly-like. Makes a large shrub or small tree. 
Can be planted as a tall hedge. Shears well 
and remains a beautiful green all season. 
Hardy. Gals 95¢, 5-galy $3.50) 
COFFEE BERRY 
Rhamnus Californica. Large evergreen shrub 
with excellent growing habits. Large berries 
are produced in late summer which vary from 
yellow to deep red. Native of California foot- 
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MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. Plants send up 6-foot 
stems, several to a plant, each clothed in 
attractive gray-green foliage and bearing up 
to 24 of the most beautiful, 5 to 6-inch, 
crepe-textured, single white poppy-like flow- 
ers. Blooms have a golden orange center and 
are fragrant. Plants thrive in poorest soil and 
on very little water. Plant in full sun. Gal. 
$4.50. CARPENTERIA $l 5. 
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