Azalea Indica, Albert and Elizabeth 
The largest number of ornamental plants available to gardeners in 
California are Evergreen Flowering Shrubs. This group includes 
subjects for every possible position; sun or shade, wet soils and 
dry. The coastal areas, inland valleys and lower mountains can all 
use them. Many have showy flowers, some useful for cutting, while 
some are only grown for their foliage. Many, like Pyracantha, Bar- 
berry, Arbutus, etc., make a show in fruits later in the season. 
Following descriptions we give the approximate temperature at 
which the plant is hardy. Use this as a guide only to choose plants 
for the location to be planted. 
Items in this section vary in price from $1.25 and up, depending on 
the variety and size selected. Larger sizes are priced from $3.50 up. 
ABELIA 
GLOSSY ABELIA, ABELIA GRANDIFLORA. Graceful evergreen 
shrub with arching branches, bronzy foliage and dainty fragrant 
white bells in spring and early summer. Sun or light shade. Very 
hardy. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.00. 
ABELIA EDW. GOUCHER. Pinkish lavender bells in summer. One of 
the best of the newer shrubs. Excellent foliage, compact habit o 
growth. Hardy. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.00. 
ANDROMEDA 
ANDROMEDA JAPONICA (Pieris). Lily of the Valley 
Bush. Low evergreen bush of 4 feet with wavy green foliage 
always neat and compact. Clusters of lily of the valley-like 
blossoms in early spring. Gal. $1.75; 5 gal. $5.00. 
ARALIA 
ARALIA PAPYRIFERA (Rice Paper Plant). So called be- 
cause in the Orient this native shrub of Formosa is being 
used for the making of rice paper. The lobed ovate leaves 
are a foot or more wide, heart shaped at base and whitish- 
wooly underneath. Flowers white and in round clusters. 
Likes sun. Also splendid for pot culture. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. 
$4.75. 
ARALIA SIEBOLDI (Fatsia japonica). Wonderful shrub 
for tropical effects. Bold glossy foliage. Makes an excel- 
lent tub plant. Hardy. Plant in partial shade. Gal. $1.25; 
5 gal. $4.00 up. 
STRAWBERRY TREE 
ARBUTUS UNEDO. One of the finest medium-growing 
shrubs on the list. Deep green foliage and brilliant red 
strawberry-like fruits ripening about Christmas time. II- 
lustrated on page 10. Very hardy. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.75. 
California-Grown B ROA D L EAF 
AUCUBA 
AUCUBA JAPONICA VARIEGATA (Gold Dust Plant). Slow grow- 
ing plant for shaded places or tubs. The large glossy pointed leaves 
are spotted or speckled with gold. Bright red berries in fall, provided 
pollenizer is planted nearby. Give plenty of water. Grows in the 
deepest shade where other plants fail. Hardy. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. 
$4.50 up. 
AUCUBA JAPONICA, GREEN. Like above, but the leaves are en- 
tirely green. Brilliant red berries in fall. Require shade and a pol- 
lenizer. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.50 up. 
AUCUBA JAPONICA, MALE. Light green foliage, handsomely 
spotted with yellow. If planted near Aucuba japonica nana the latter 
variety will bear big, shining red berries. Shade. Hardy. 4-6 ft. 
Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.50. 
Other Aucubas Available 
AZALEAS 
For sheer beauty the masses of flowers produced by Kurume Azaleas 
in late winter and spring with the end of the Camellia season, have 
no equal. Quite often rains will threaten the bloom but they are a 
hardy lot and soon recover, showing no damage. They are essentially 
lovers of an acid soil which should possess an excellent drainage 
and quantities of peat. Pure peat, if the beds are large enough, 
would be best. Keep lime in any form away from them, even acid 
fertilizers should be used that are especially prepared for Azaleas. 
Light shade and plenty of water at all times. 
INDICA AZALEAS 
These are by far the choicest of the Azalea family with closely 
formed bushy growth; neat dark green leaves and a gorgeous display 
of large flowers, mostly double but of delicate pleasing quality, 
often blended with other colors, plain or ruffled. Not as hardy as 
Kurumes in some localities. Good in tubs, as patio plants. Potted 
$1.50 and up. 
ALBERT AND ELIZABETH. Double, white with pale pink margins. 
BLUSHING BRIDE. Big double soft pink bloom from February until 
May. Compact growth. 
ERIE. Double, variegated light pink, darker toward the center. 
FRED SANDERS. Large double rose-red blooms for months. Com- 
pact. 
NIOBE. Pure white. 
ORCHIDFLORA. Huge, double fuchsia-pink. February and March. 
PAUL SCHAME. Double. Lustrous coral salmon. Most popular. 
PINK PEARL. One of the most popular. Large delicate pink flow- 
ers, daintily doubled and spotted. 
VERVAENEANA. Double. Rose Bengal with deep spots. Choice. 
VERVAENEANA ALBA. Large pure white. Blooms for months. 
MME. CHARLES VUYLSTEKE. Brightest of all reds. 
WILLIAM VAN ORANGE. Big single frilled orange blooms. Early. 
Other Varieties Available Including Southern Indicas 
Azalea Indica, Coral Bells 
8 PLANTS IN CONTAINERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YEAR ‘ROUND PLANTING 
