PRINCESS FLOWER 
Pleroma grandiflora. Whether kept as 
a low shrub by pruning or allowed to 
expand to its full height this is one of 
the prettiest and loveliest shrubs on 
the list. Reddish tinted green leaves 
and large 2-3 inch purple flowers with 
fishhook stamens are always beautiful. 
Does best in shade and slightly acid 
soil. Tender. 
PLUMBAGOS 
Plumbago capensis. Only showy blue 
flowered shrub. Produces masses of 
phlox-like blue flowers all summer and 
fall, so heavy as to conceal foliage. 
Needs little care, can be kept small by 
pruning and is neat in appearance at 
all times. Sun. 
DWARF PLUMBAGO— 
Ceratostigma 
Ceratostigma willmottianum. Low 
rounded shrub 1-2 feet high, ideal for 
partly shaded places in patio or shade 
garden where the blue flowers appear 
in late summer. Hardy. 
PYRACANTHA 
These shrubs are the most generally 
planted for colorful masses of berries 
in fall and winter. Deep green foliage. 
Clouds of white flowers in spring are 
followed by a brilliant display of ber- 
ries. So many forms and selections 
have reached the market that we have 
selected what we consider the best 
type for this locality. Please make 
your selection at the nursery. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
CERATOSTIGMA WILLMOTTIANUM 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
Raphiolepis indica rosea. A new va- 
riety with bright pink flowers and neat 
glossy foliage. Exceptionally fine for 
low planting. 
Raphiolepis ovata. A dense compact 
dwarf shrub; foliage thick and dark 
green; flowers white with red anthers, 
followed by blue berries. 
ROSEMARY 
Rosmarinus officinalis. Tall growing 
shrub with narrow aromatic leaves 
used in seasoning. Light lavender-blue 
flowers, almost white, appear in late 
winter and spring. Makes an excellent 
specimen. Very hardy. 
PYRACANTHA 
BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia reginae. Familiar to all are 
these lovely birds with their blue and 
orange coloration sprouting stately 
from within a cluster of banana-like 
leaves. Rich soil and sun. Hardy but 
may freeze. See illustration on page 12. 
VERONICAS 
Generally these shrubs are associated 
with coastal plantings but occasionally 
where water can be given, they do 
amazingly well inland. 
Veronica andersoni. Small rounded 
shrub. Clear blue spikes. 
Veronica decussata. Violet blue; grey 
leaves. Give partial shade. 
Many shrubs not listed may be avail- 
able. If you do not find listed what you 
want please inquire. 
PRINCESS FLOWER 
VIBURNUMS 
Viburnum burkwoodi. Vigorous semi- 
evergreen shrub with heads of fra- 
grant pink and white flowers in spring. 
Sun. 
Viburnum suspensum. Dense, medium 
to tall growing shrub with rounded 
leaves. Very neat at all times. Attrac- 
tive either as specimen or hedge. 
White flowers. Hardy. Sun or shade. 
Viburnum tinus robustum. An excel- 
lent dense growing tall shrub. Deep 
green glossy leaves and clusters of 
pink buds which open to white flowers 
in late winter and spring. Very hardy. 
Viburnum japonicum. Large medium- 
green foliage on a robust, bushy, tall 
shrub for full sun or partial shade. 
XYLOSMA 
Xylosma senticosa. Comes near being 
an all-around shrub. May be used as a 
ground cover or trained espalier on 
walls or trellis or allowed to grow as a 
free standing shrub. Light green foli- 
age with burnished tints. Sun or light 
shade. 
VIBURNUM TINUS ROBUSTUM 
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