OLEANDER 
OLEANDERS 
Nerium oleander. Hardy, vigorous 
drought resistant shrubs which seem 
to thrive on summer heat. Long leath- 
ery leaves and large clusters of pretty 
showy flowers seem to come in never 
ending profusion. Sun. 
Cherry Red. Single cherry red. 
Dark Red. Single dark red. 
Rose Red. Double dark rose-red. 
Mrs. Roeding. Very fine double salmon 
pink. Dwarf and bushy. 
White. Popular white single. 
POINSETTIAS 
Botanically Euphorbia pu!cherrima. 
The Poinsettia strikes a nostalgic note 
in the minds of all for it is the flower 
so cherished at Christmas. It grows 
well here in sunny places and to some 
height, too! 
We offer the single and double (Hen- 
rietta Ecke) types. 
POLYGALA 
Polygala dalmaisiana. One of the best 
everblooming dwarf shrubs. Small, 
light green leaves set closely on the 
plant are generously covered with 
quantities of orchid-like mauve flow- 
ers all year round. Sun. Hardy. 
CHERRY LAURELS 
Prunus caroliniana. Carolina Cherry. 
For specimens or screen planting the 
deep, glossy green foliage is hard to 
beat. Flowers white followed by black 
cherries. 
Prunus lyoni, Catalina Cherry. Large 
shrub or small tree, useful as tall 
hedge. Beautiful deep rich green 
leaves about 5 in. long are holly-like. 
Hardy. 
Prunus ilicifolia. Holly-leaf Cherry. 
Tall shrub with holly-like leaves use- 
ful for background or screening un- 
wanted views. Dry soil and full sun. 
OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus fragrans. Sweet Olive 
Larger pointed glossy leaves on long 
arching stems. Flowers not showy but 
delightfully scented, particularly at 
night. Hardy. Can be trained as a vine 
to walls or trellis. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY, TOYON 
Photinia arbutifolia. A bright Christ- 
mas Berry. This native shrub with rich 
green leaves and brilliant red berries 
makes a beautiful specimen shrub. Al- 
though sometimes difficult to establish 
it is well worth trying. Very hardy. 
Photinia serrulata, Chinese Photinia. 
Quite different with its broad, long, 
toothed leaves which take on brilliant 
hues of red and bronze when unfold- 
ing and again in winter. Large clusters 
of flowers and berries. Very hardy. 
PITTOSPORUM 
Pittosporum tobira. Handsome hardy 
spreading shrub with dark glossy 
leaves and clusters of fragrant waxy 
flowers in white changing to creamy 
yellow. Fruits ornamental. Sun or 
shade. 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Leaves 
gray-green with white margins. Habit 
of growth dwarfed and more spread- 
ing. Hardy and attractive. 
Pittosporum undulatum, Victorian Box. 
Makes a large shrub or small round- 
headed tree or hedge. Leaves rich 
green with waxy edges, yellowish 
flowers fragrant at night and orange 
fruits. Not recommended for colder 
sections. 
If it freezes, spray water over plants 
the following morning before the 
sun strikes the foliage. 
By hardy—we mean plants will with- 
stand winter temperatures without se- 
rious damage. 
Rosea. Double pink. f 
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