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Abelia 
Abelia grandiflora The arching stems with 
their small, shiny, bronze-green foliage are al- 
most continually covered with little fragrant 
white flowers. Valuable for any landscape use, 
it gtows to 6 feet, but can be pruned lower. 
Sun or part shade. 0°. Illustrated on page 47. 
Gal. tins, $1.35. 5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Abelia Goucher Similar in size and habit to 
A. grandiflora, but it has larger flowers of lav- 
ender-pink. Gal. tins, $1.35.  5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Acanthus 
Acanthus mollis Huge notched leaves of pol- 
ished green. The big tropical-looking foliage 
fits perfectly into any modern planting. Par- 
ticularly fine for planters, indoors or out. 4 ft. 
2 Oise Gal. tins, $1.35. 5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Lily-of-the-Nile 
Agapanthus africanus In early summer, 2-foot 
spikes rise from a handsome clump of dark 
green straplike foliage to be crowned with 
huge 8-inch flower clusters of sparkling blue. 
iS Gal. tins, $1.25. 
Everblooming Daisy 
Arctotis acaulis Hybrid The little plant just 
1 to 2 feet high, often has 40 to 50 brilliantly 
colored daisy-like blooms, and it is in bloom 
most of the time. Illustrated on page 47. 
Gal. tins, $1.35. 
Strawberry Madrone 
“Arbutus unedo A handsome large shrub with 
thick dark green foliage. The white bell-shaped 
flowers are followed by clusters of brilliant 
red fruits resembling strawberries (illustrated 
on page 47). Sun or shade. 6 to 10 ft. 15°. 
Gal. tins, $1.50. 5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
Arbutus unedo compacta It has the same 
flowers and fruits as A. unedo, but is a little 
more compact and rounded. 6 to 8 ft. 
Gal. tins, $1.75. 5-gal. tins, $5.25. 
Aster Frikarti 
From early June to December, the 2 to 214- 
inch lavender-blue flowers crowd every branch 
(illustrated on page 47). Excellent for cutting. 
Grows anywhere. Full sun or part shade. 20°. 
Gal. tins, $1.75. 
Aucuba 
Aucuba japonica Golddust Big, glossy, 7-inch 
leaves lightly flecked with gold. Ideal for shady 
places. A perfect large tropical foliage for mod- 
ern planters. 15°. 
Gal. tins, $1.75. 5-gal. tins, $5.25. 
Aucuba japonica longifolia Similar to A. 
japonica except that the pointed leaves are 
longer, narrower, and solid green. 
Gal. tins, $1.75. 
Barberries 
Berberis darwini Fine foundation shrub with 
holly-like leaves. Brilliant orange-yellow flow- 
ets in the spring are followed by plum-col- 
ored berries. Sun or shade. 6 ft. 0°. Illustrated 
on page 47. Gal. tins, $1.50. 5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
Berberis stenophylla Irwin Also known as 
B. gracilis. Similar to Berberis darwini, but 
smaller and more compact. Stays low and 
rounded without pruning. Sun. 2 ft. 10°. 
Gal. tins, $2.00. 
Berberis xanthoxylon Sometimes listed as B. 
pruinosa. Branches are lined with long dark 
green glossy leaves which become brilliant red 
in the fall. Bright yellow flowers in the late 
winter ate followed by big blue-black berries. 
Sun or half-shade. 6 ft. 0°. 
Gal. tins, $1.50.  5-gal. tins, $4.75. 
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Permanent Evergreen Shrubs 
Shrimp Plant 
Beloperone guttata A compact little plant 
with long spikes of coppery bronze bracts all 
year. Sun or half shade. 2 ft. 24°. 
Gal. tins, $1.25. 
Bergenia 
Bergenia cordifolia A fine shade plant with 
big broad foliage and spikes of exceedingly 
lovely pink flowers. Blooms all winter. Full 
shade. 15°. Gal. tins, $1.50. 
Bouvardia 
Bouvardia Albatross A shiny foliaged little 
plant which continually displays clusters of 
intensely fragrant snow-white flowers. Illus- 
trated on page 47. Semi-shade at the coast; 
shade inland. 2 to 3 ft. 27°. Gal. tins, $1.50. 
Bouvardia ternifolia Fire Chief No fragrance 
to this one but the flowers, which appear al- 
most continually, are brilliant fire-engine red. 
See page 47. 25°. Gal. tins, $1.75. 
Brassaia actinophylla 
A very decorative plant with big polished 
leaves 10 inches long. Eventually makes a 
good small patio tree but is useful in planters 
while young. Hardy to about 20°. 
6-inch pots, $3.50. 
Yesterday, Today and 
Tomorrow 
Brunfelsia calycina floribunda A fine com- 
pact plant always covered with glossy, deep 
green foliage. For six or more months it daily 
opens lovely fragrant flowers changing from 
deep violet to lavender to white as they age. 
Illustrated on page 47. Plenty of moisture, 
sun or part shade. 6 ft. 20°. 
Gal. tins, $2.00. 
Boxwood 
Buxus japonica Low and dense with tiny, 
glossy, bright green leaves. One of the most 
useful of all plants for a formal hedge or 
trimmed specimen. 2 to 4 ft. 10°. 
Flats of 100 plants, $8.50. Gall. tins, $1.25. 
Balled specimens, globes and pyramids, 
$7.50 and $9.00. 
Buxus harlandi Lower growing with foliage 
somewhat smaller and darker green than that 
of the Japanese Boxwood. Ideal for hedges 
from 18 inches to 2 feet. 5°. 
Flats of 100 plants, $10.00. 
Trinidad Flame Bush 
Calliandra guildingi Brilliant red pompon- 
like flower heads cover the plant during the 
spring and summer. Illustrated on page 48. 
The evergreen foliage is lacy and fern-like. 
Fullsuny 8 ft. 18°. 
Gal. tins, $1.50. 5-gal. tins, $4.75, 
Calliandra inequilatera Has heavier broader 
foliage than C. guildingi above. The striking 
flowers resemble a big fluffy pink powder puff. 
Full sun! 8:fe 25°. 
Gal. tins, $2.00. 5-gal. tins, $6.00. 
Scarlet Bottle Bush 
Callistemon viminalis A tall, slender, semi- 
weeping plant which grows rapidly. Great 
masses of cascading scarlet bloom in spring. 
Fullgsunwel 5) tts lo. 
Gal. tins, $1.35.  5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Callistemon lanceolatus Lower-growing and 
more compact than C. viminalis. Displays 
dazzling scarlet bloom over most of the year. 
Drought resistant and grows anywhere. Sun. 
6 to 8 ft. 18°. Gal. tins, $1.50. 
Serbian Bellflower 
Campanula poscharskyana The little 4 to 6 
in. plant displays hundreds of starry, bell- 
shaped, lavender-blue flowers in summer. Fine 
for borders or for a rock garden. Shade or semi- 
shade. Illustrated on page 48. 10°. 
Gal tins, $1.10. 
Campanula Rockcliffe The plant is very simi- 
lar to C. poschatskyana above but the flowers 
are much larger. Gal. tins, $1.25. 
5-gal. tins, $6.00. 
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Golden Wonder 
Cassia artemisioides A tall graceful plant 
with finely cut silvery-grey foliage. The sweet- 
scented flowers, resembling big yellow bumble- 
bees, perch all over it. Sun—little water. 8 ft. 
LSS. Gal. tins, $1.35. 5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Cassia splendida During winter, the big 
spreading plant displays lots of big golden- 
yellow flowers. Grows anywhere. 8 ft. Full sun. 
Oe. Gal. tins, $1.75. 
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Carissa grandiflora 
The thick, shining, dark green leaves form a 
perfect background for the intensely fragrant, 
white, star-like blooms and the edible brilliant 
scarlet fruit. Illustrated on page 49. Sun or part 
shade. 6 to 8 ft. 26°. 
Gal. tins, $1.65. 5-gal. tins, $5.00. 
Carissa Alles Lower growing and mote spread- 
ing than C. grandiflora. It has larger fruit, but 
needs grandiflora nearby for pollination. 
Gal. tins, $1.65. 5-gal. tins, $5.00. 
California Lilacs 
Ceanothus gloriosus A low, dense mound, 6 
to 8 feet across. Bright lavender-blue flowers 
cover it in the spring. A fine ground cover 
for partial shade. 16°. Gall. tins, $1.75. 
Ceanothus La Primavera Displays many long 
spikes of deep blue, exceedingly fragrant flow- 
ers. A compact plant, easy-to-grow, and long- 
lived. 8 ft. 12°. Gal. tins, $2.50. 
Ceanothus griseus One of the best of the 
California Wild Lilacs with its rich deep blue 
color and intense fragrance. Dry soil. 6 ft. 10°. 
Gal. tins, $1.75. 
Night Blooming Jasmine 
Cestrum parqui A good-looking evergreen 
shrub with shiny bright green foliage. At 
night the intense fragrance from its small white 
flowers will scent the entire garden. Full sun. 
De 22. Gal. tins, $1.25. 5-gal. tins, $4.25. 
Geraldton Wax Flower 
Chamaelaucium Cameo Pink A graceful open 
shrub with finely cut foliage. The waxy little 
blooms of dainty pink are fine for cutting and 
arranging. Illustrated on page 49. Full sun. 
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Gal. tins, $1.75. 5-gal. tins, $5.25. 
Rockroses 
Cistus corbariensis The compact sage-green 
foliage is covered each spring with lovely 
crepe-like white flowers. Thrives in dry soil, 
sea spray, hot sun—in fact, most anywhere. 
Illustrated on page 49. 3 ft. 10°. 
Gal. tins, $1.35. 5-gal. tins, $4.50. 
Cistus cyprius The snowy white 3-inch blooms 
have a dot of maroon at the base of each petal. 
Full sun. 3 ft 10°. Gal. tins, $1.50. 
Cistus ladaniferus maculatus Taller and more 
open in habit than either of the varieties above. 
The big crepe-like white flowers cover the 
plant each spring. Prefers sun, but can be 
grown in partial shade. 5 ft. 10°. 
Gal. tins, $2.00. 
Cistus purpureus An excellent foundation or 
background shrub for planting where the sun 
is the hottest and soil the driest. In spring and 
early summer it is covered with big orchid- 
pink flowers (see illustration on page 48). 4 
feet high and 6 feet across. Full sun. 10°. 
Gal. tins, $1.35. 
