MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA 
Charming Deciduous Flowering Shrubs 
The flowering shrubs listed in this group will lose their leaves for a 
short time each year. They are the hardiest of shrubs, withstanding 
heat and cold. In fact, their extreme hardiness makes them desir- 
able for mountain homes. Others, because 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. 
THE DWARF FLOWERING ALMONDS 
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. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.50. 
BARBERRY 
Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea, Red Leafed Japanese Barberry. Rich 
lustrous bronzy-red foliage and brilliant red berries. Dense bushy 
shrub best in sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
FLOWERING DOGWOOD 
Cornus florida rubra, Red Flowering Dogwood. The most spectacu- 
lar with light red or pink flowers. Peat or leaf mold in the soil to 
insure an acid reaction. Partial shade. Grafted. 5-gal. $6.95. 
Cornus florida, white. Small tree for deep shade with attractive 
white-petaled flowers, satiny in texture. Both dogwoods are par- 
ticularly useful at higher elevations. 5-gal. $5.95. 
FLOWERING QUINCE 
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, now available in several colors. They are much more 
showy, stay in bloom longer, and make fine cut flowers. Very hardy 
shrubs. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.50. 
HYDRANGEAS, for the Shade 
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. 
French Hybrids. We offer many new French Hybrids in various 
colors: blue, carmine, red and pink. All large flowered, choice va- 
rieties. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
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. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
CRAPE MYRTLES 
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. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. bush $3.50, 5-gal. standards $4.50. 
Rosea. Pink Lavender. Lovely lavender 
Rubra. Red White. Pure white 
CRAPE 
MYRTLE 
COMMON SNOWBALL 
Viburnum opulus sterile. This well-known hardy shrub is easy to 
grow in California. Abundant white globular flowers in May and 
June. Sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
MAGNOLIAS 
Specimen plants individually priced according to size 
Magnolia liliflora, Lily Flowered Magnolia. Very rich, deep reddish 
purple petals, with interior surfaces white. Opens to a 5 to 6 inch 
flower. Blooms from March through May. 8 to 12 feet tall. 
Magnolia soulangeana. The large lily-like flowers of Chinese Mag- 
nolias are becoming more esteemed each year. They come at the 
end of the winter before the leaves. Outstanding flowers, beautiful 
rose-red margined with white. Give plenty of water and a good soil. 
Magnolia soulangeana nigra. Large dark purple flowers. Inside of 
cup-shaped flower lighter purple in color. 
Magnolia stellata, Star Magnolia. Neat growing small tree or large 
shrub. Free flowering in spring. Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, com- 
posed of many narrow pinkish white petals. 
MOCKORANGE 
Philadelphus virginalis. Few shrubs give such a glorious display of 
flowers in early summer. Masses of large, double and semi-double 
pure white fragrant flowers cover the shrub for quite a long time. 
Hardy and reliable bloomer. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
SPIRAEAS or BRIDAL WREATHS 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. Low 3-foot shrub, covered with masses 
of flat topped clusters of rosy-red flowers. Summer. Very hardy. Gal. 
95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Spiraea reevesiana, Double Bridal Wreath. Hardy shrub with grace- 
ful branches, light green leaves and masses of showy white double 
flowers of exquisite beauty. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
LILACS 
Syringa persica laciniata, Cut-leaf Persian Lilac. The most reliable 
of all Lilacs for bloom in California. Good size clusters of real lilac 
flowers in spring and early summer. Blooms consistently. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
French Lilacs. Grafted plants of the best varieties in the following 
colors: White, lavender, purple and blue in both single and double. 
Priced according to size. 
WEIGELAS 
Weigela Bristol Ruby (Pat. 492). Rich ruby red trumpet-shaped 
flowers all summer. This new Weigela is one of the best yet devel- 
oped and far superior to the old Eva Rathke. Hardy. Sun. Gal. 
$1.00, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Weigela rosea. Large clusters of bright pink flowers in spring and 
early summer. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
ALL DECIDUOUS SHRUBS ARE HARDY IN CALIFORNIA 27 
