FREMONTIA 
In this section we have brought together several of the most useful of the California native 
shrubs. They share the desirable traits of drought resistance, hardiness, and ability to get 
along nicely in poor soil with little care. 
CEANOTHUS 
PHOTINIA ARBUTIFOLIA 
MOUNTAIN HAZE 
CALIFORNIA LILACS 
These are perhaps the most famous of all native plants, having been 
hybridized extensively in Europe where they are prized for the 
lilac-like flowers. Well adapted to wild plantings where little care 
is intended as on hillsides. They need good drainage and little 
moisture when established. We have a good selection of the best of 
the native species, including Ceanothus arboreus, the Tree Lilac; 
Ceanothus cyaneus, deepest blue, and Ceanothus gloriosus, the 
Dwarf California Lilac. In addition, we offer these two new hybrids: 
Ceanothus, Mountain Haze. An excellent hedge plant which may be 
pruned or allowed to grow free to a 6-foot informal hedge. Dark 
green, year-around foliage right to the base of the plants, and a 
marvelous covering of soft blue flowers in April and May. Makes a 
beautiful untrimmed specimen plant. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
Ceanothus, Sierra Blue. A vigorous, large, open shrub with dark 
green, glossy foliage and huge, lilac-like flowers of brightest blue. 
Reaches a height of 6 to 12 feet or more, but may be held at any 
size by pruning. Evergreen, stands drought, and will take more 
water, if necessary, than common species. Blooms in April and May, 
with occasional flowers through summer. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
FLANNELBUSH 
Fremontia mexicana. One of our finest native shrubs. Deeply cut 
woolly leaves and yellow-orange cup-shaped flowers in early spring 
are a glorious combination. Full sun and dry porous soil make it 
useful for semi-wild plantings in dry places. Hardy. Gal. $1.50, 
5-gal. $4.50. 
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CALIFORNIA HOLLY, TOYON 
Photinia arbutifolia. Glorious native shrubs whose beautiful dark 
green foliage and bright red berries have made it known to many 
as Christmas Berry. Does well under cultivation but is sometimes 
difficult to establish. Well worth any effort to get it started. Very 
hardy. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.50. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyoni (Catalina Cherry). Leaves deep green and glossy, 
around 5 inches long and holly-like. Makes a large shrub or small 
tree. Can be planted as a tall hedge. Shears well and remains a 
beautiful green all season. Hardy. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
COFFEE BERRY 
Rhamnus Californica. Large evergreen shrub with excellent growing 
habits. Large berries are produced in late summer which vary from 
yellow to deep red. Native of California foothills. Gal. $1.25. 
SUGAR BUSH 
Rhus ovata. A native of our California hillsides that hides its heavy, 
dark branches beneath a thicket of big glossy leathery foliage. Ter- 
minal clusters of white bloom followed by dark red berries. Sun. 
8 ft. Gal. $1.50. 
MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. Plants send up 6-foot stems, several to a plant, 
each clothed in attractive gray-green foliage and bearing up to 24 - 
of the most beautiful, 5 to 6-inch crepe-textured, single white 
poppy-like flowers. Blooms have a golden orange center and are 
fragrant. Plants thrive in poorest soil and on very little water. Plant 
in full sun. Gal. $1.65. 
