EVERGREEN FLOWERING SHRUBS—Concluded 
NATAL PLUM 
Carissa grandiflora. A dense growing shrub for foundation planting 
or low hedges. The small, rounded leaves are deep shiny green and 
set off the pure white star-shaped flowers to advantage. Sometimes 
it bears red, plum-shaped fruits which can also be used for jelly. 
Hardy to 26°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.75. 
Carissa prostrata. Dwarf Natal Plum. A compact, spreading shrub, 
dark and polished with single white, waxy blooms. Maintains at all 
times a refined appearance. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.95. 
CARPENTERIA (See California Natives, page 22) 
CASSIA 
Cassia artemisioides. Small rounded shrub with finely cut greyish 
leaves covered in spring with masses of golden-yellow pea-shaped 
flowers. Excellent for hot dry sunny places. Hardy to 15°. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.75. 
CEANOTHUS (California Lilac). See California Natives, page 22. 
ORIENTAL PLUMBAGO 
Ceratostigma willmottianum, Chinese Plumbago. Dwarf, rounded 
plants almost 2 feet high. Ideal for partially shaded gardens and 
patios where it supplies an unusual display of blue flowers in sum- 
mer. Hardy to 10°. Gal. 85c. 
NIGHT SCENTED JASMINE 
Cestrum parqui, Night Scented Jasmine. Rapid growing shrub with 
light green leaves and inconspicuous flowers but very fragrant in 
the evening. The delightful perfume lends enchantment to any out- 
door living room. 27°. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
GERALDTON WAX FLOWER 
Chamaelaucium ciliatum. One of the finest shrubs introduced to 
California in recent years. Showy attractive pink flowers with red 
central cups cover the heather-like foliage in graceful sprays. Ex- 
cellent as a cut flower, lasting several weeks in water. January to 
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CHOISYA TERNATA (Mexican Mock Orange) 
MEXICAN MOCK ORANGE 
Choisya ternata. Bright green neat foliage; a neat rounded shrub of 
good proportions, easy to grow in sun or shade. Clusters of fra- 
grant white flowers in spring. Hardy. Must have good drainage. 
Gall, $i 25, Saari, S395). 
ROCK ROSES 
Hardy shrubs. All require sun and good drainage. 
Cistus corbariensis. !.ow spreading shrub with attractive sage green 
leaves and pure white flowers, averaging 2 inches across. Wonder- 
ful to cover slopes in sunny places. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Cistus ladaniferus maculatus, Brown Eyed Rockrose. Long deep 
green narrow leaves with the appearance of recent varnishing. Large 
crepy white flowers with showy brown spots at the base of petals. 
Sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Cistus purpureus. One of the finest Rockroses. Low and spreading 
with beautiful crepy pink flowers with maroon blotches at base of 
petals. Sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
COCCULUS Iaurifolius. See Foliage Plants, page 21. 
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FLAME PEA 
Chorizema varium. Rounded dark green leaves and pea-shaped 
orange-red flowers distinguish this variety. Makes an excellent low 
shrub for the foundation planting. Hardy to 24°. Gal. 95c. 
LOOKING GLASS PLANT 
Coprosma baueri. Unique round highly polished dark green leaves 
cover this medium-size shrub. Useful in foundation planting. Not 
much for flowers but the little orange berries are attractive. At its 
best in sea-coast districts. Hardy to 27°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
CORREA PULCHELLA 
AUSTRALIAN FUCHSIA 
Correa magnifica. A medium size hardy shrub with rounded olive 
gray leaves, the undersides of which are furry brown. The unusual, 
fuchsia-like flowers are chartreuse yellow and appear during the 
winter. Sun or part shade. 25°. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.95. 
Correa pulchella. Marvelous new 2-foot shrub with spreading bushy 
habit, deep olive green foliage and graceful display of dainty pink 
bell-shaped flowers in winter and spring. Recommended as a 
foundation planting shrub. Sun. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
COTONEASTERS 
Very useful group of shrubs with white flowers and pretty red ber- 
ries that lend an attractive color note to the garden. Many lend 
themselves nicely to rockeries, bank planting, or foreground shrub 
planting, but especially among rocks. The taller varieties make 
good all-around ornamental shrubs. All are hardy. 
Cotoneaster glaucophylla. Low spreading shrub with grey leaves 
and red berries. Gal. 95c, 5-gal.. $3.75. 
Cotoneaster horizontalis, Rock Cotoneaster. Flat spreading shrub 
with tiny glossy green leaves and bright red berries. Partly decidu- 
ous it assumes brilliant colors in cold winters. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.75. 
Cotoneaster parneyi, Parney Cotoneaster. Very showy taller variety 
with handsome berries, largest of all, in immense clusters. Large 
glossy leaves. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Other varieties available at the Nursery 
CANARY BIRD BUSH 
Crotalaria agatiflora, Canary Bird Bush. Small tree or large shrub 
famous for the large, light yellow flowers that appear like flocks 
of ‘’Canary Birds’’ resting on the branches. Foliage light green 
and attractive. Sun. Hardy to 28°. Gal. $1.35, 5-gal. $3.95. 
FRAGRANT DAPHNE 
Daphne odora marginata. Dense low shrub with rich green, cream- 
margined leaves and clusters of exquisitely fragrant waxy white or 
pink flowers from January to March. Good drainage is necessary. 
Shade or partial shade. Very hardy. Gal. $1.75, 5-gal. $4.95 
