Hibiscus Crown of Bohemia 
Broadleaf Evergreen Flowering Shrubs—Continued 
EVONYMUS 
A very popular evergreen foliage shrub with glossy leaves. It is 
well suited for planting in the drier sections in full sun as a foun- 
dation or specimen plant, or as clipped specimens. Makes an 
excellent hedge. 
Gal. Can $1.25 up; 5-Gal. $3.50 up; BB $3.50 up. 
Euonymus japonicus (Evergreen). Has excellent all-green shining 
leaves. 
Euonymus argenteo-marginatus (Silver Queen). A green variety 
with silver-white fringe. 
Euonymus aureo-marginatus (Golden). A green variety with yellow 
edges. 
Euonymus aureo-variegatus (Gold Spot). A striking variegated va- 
riety with green edges and a yellow center. 
Euonymus microphyllus (Boxleaf). A very compact variety with tiny 
green leaves. An excellent hedge. 
PINEAPPLE GUAVA 
Feijoa sellowiana, Pineapple Guava. Not nearly enough grown as 
an ornamental, this gray foliaged shrub glorifies the garden in 
spring with its waxy white flowers with plumes of bright red sta- 
mens in the centers. Fruits green, oval in shape and strongly scented 
of Pineapple. Very hardy. Gal. $1.25. 
FUCHSIAS 
The highly colored yet delicate flowers of Fuchsias are so varied 
and beautiful that they are highly prized all over the country. Give 
them a rich soil with plenty of leaf mold or humus and keep moist 
but not wet. They are best along the coast but do well inland with 
frequent spraying during hot spells. Subject to frost. 
See complete selection at nursery. Prices according to size and 
variety. Available in hanging and upright varieties. 
GARDENIAS 
Glossy leaved shrubs famous for their waxy white flowers. Delight- 
fully perfumed and much used for corsages and when cut simply 
to perfume the house. They are easy to grow in sun or partial shade 
when planted in a soil composed of leaf-mold, peat and sand. 
Drainage should be the best. Don’t cultivate around the roots, in- 
stead spread a mulch of leaf-mold to keep the soil moist at all 
times. Hardy to 18 or 20°. 
Gardenia grandiflora. Mystery. Improved form with large double 
flowers. Profuse during summer, off and on throughout the year. 
Gal. $1.50. 
Gardenia Veitchi. While this variety has smaller blooms than Mys- 
tery, it blooms more profusely and over a longer period of time. 
Gal. $1.50. 
Cotoneaster Parneyi (Page 10) 
GREVILLEA 
Grevillea rosmarinifolia. Bushy shrub of medium size with feathery, 
finely cut leaves. Its reddish flowers are borne in short, densely 
bunched clusters in winter and early spring. Gal. $1.50. 
GRISELINIA 
Griselinia littoralis. Striking 
evergreen shrub, a native of New 
Zealand. Oblong 7-inch leaves 
of leathery, Aucuba-like texture. 
Gal. $1.50. Plants with varie- 
gated leaves available also. 
GUAVAS 
for Jelly and Ornament 
They are decidedly attractive 
shrubs for ornamental pur- 
poses, requiring nothing more 
than frost-free areas to grow. 
Excellent when used as 
hedges where their close 
growth, fine foliage and col- 
orful fruits vie with each 
other. Use the fruits for jel- 
lies and preserves. Gal. $1.25. 
Rangpur Lime (Page 13) 
Lemon Guava (Psidium guajava). Large yellow-green pear-shaped 
fruits. Slightly tender. Gal. $1.25. 
Red Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum). Large deep red fruits 
of fine flavor. 24°. Gal. $1.25. 
Yellow Strawberry Guava (Psidium lucidum). Fruits yellow, some- 
what firmer than the Rew Strawberry. 24°. Gal. $1.25. 
See also Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) . 
HEBE (See Veronica, Page 15) 
HIBISCUS 
A popular California flowering shrub, Hibiscus are somewhat tender 
in this locality and should be protected from frost. 
Agnes Gault. The most popular large flowered single pink. Flowers 
often measure 6 or 7 inches across. Gal. $1.50 up. 
Crown of Bohemia. Choice yellow double with rich autumn tones 
of orange and bronze. Very popular. Gal. $1.75 up. 
Kona (Double Agnes Gault). Fully double, large attractive flowers 
in the same beautiful pink of the single tree. Gal. $1.50 up. 
Paradise Moon. Bright yellow single flowers with snow-white cen- 
tem Gala dle omups 
Red Monarch. Finest of all double Hibiscus with deep dark red 
fully double flowers of good size. Gal. $1.75 up. 
San Diego Red (Scarlet Single). Popular clear red single. Gal. 
$1.50 up. 
Other varieties available. 
GOLD FLOWER (Hypericum) 
Hypericum calycinum. A low growing, bushy plant, bearing large, 
yellow flowers from May through October. Valuable as a ground 
cover. Gal. $1.25; flats of 100 $10.00. 
Hypericum moserianum. Low growing shrub sometimes three feet 
high and as much across, with good dense habit, dark green leaves 
and yellow flowers. Often used as ground cover. Very hardy. Gal. 
S511 225). 
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