DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS—Concluded 
COMMON SNOWBALL 
Viburnum opulus sterile. This well-known hardy shrub is easy to 
grow in California. Abundant white globular flowers in May and 
June. Sun. Gal: 95e) 5=gale $3750) 
MAGNOLIAS 
Specimen plants individually priced according to size 
Magnolia liliflora, Lily Flowered Magnolia. Very rich, deep reddish 
purple petals, with interior surfaces white. Opens to a 5 to 6 inch 
flower. Blooms from March through May. 8 to 12 feet tall. 
Magnolia soulangeana. The large lily-like flowers of Chinese Mag- 
nolias are becoming more esteemed each year. They come at the 
end of the winter before the leaves. Outstanding flowers, beautiful 
rose-red margined with white. Give plenty of water and a good soil. 
Magnolia soulangeana nigra. Large dark purple flowers. Inside of 
cup-shaped flower lighter purple in color. 
Magnolia stellata, Star Magnolia. Neat growing small tree or large 
shrub. Free flowering in spring. Flowers 3 to 4 inches across, com- 
posed of many narrow pinkish white petals. 
MOCKORANGE 
Philadelphus virginalis. Few shrubs give such a glorious display of 
flowers in early summer. Masses of large, double and semi-double 
pure white fragrant flowers cover the shrub for quite a long time. 
Hardy and reliable bloomer. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
SPIRAEAS or BRIDAL WREATHS 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. Low 3-foot shrub, covered with masses 
of flat topped clusters of rosy-red flowers. Summer. Very hardy. Gal. 
Me, Sell, $3.50). 
Spiraea reevesiana, Double Bridal Wreath. Hardy shrub with grace- 
ful branches, light green leaves and masses of showy white double 
flowers of exquisite beauty. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
LILACS 
Syringa persica laciniata, Cut-leaf Persian Lilac. The most reliable 
of all Lilacs for bloom in California. Good size clusters of real lilac 
flowers in spring and early summer. Blooms consistently. Gal. 95c, 
5-gal. $3.50. 
French Lilacs. Grafted plants of the best varieties in the following 
colors: White, lavender, purple and blue in both single and double. 
Priced according to size. 
WEIGELAS 
Weigela Bristol Ruby (Pat. 492). Rich ruby red trumpet-shaped 
flowers all summer. This new Weigela is one of the best yet devel- 
oped and far superior to the old Eva Rathke. Hardy. Sun. Gal. 
$1.00, 5-gal. $3.50: 
Weigela rosea. Large clusters of bright pink flowers in spring and 
early summer. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
SNOWBALL 
Deciduous TREES for 
See Also 
TREES 
IN COLOR 
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FLOWERING 
q LOCUST 
Robinia decaisne- 
ana, Pink Locust. 
Tall rapid growing 
variety of Black 
Locust with long 
racemes of fragrant 
pink flowers. 5-gal. 
9395. 
SILVER MAPLE 
Acer dasycarpum, Silver Maple. Very rapid growing large shade tree. 
The under side of the leaves are a silvery white, whence the name 
Silver Maple. Turns a rich golden yellow in fall. 5-gal. $3.95. 
CALIFORNIA ALDER 
Alnus rhombifolia. One of the finest native California trees, this 
tall, symmetrical alder has sturdy gray trunk and limbs, and rich 
green leaves. Grows quickly. 5-gal. $3.95. 
WHITE BIRCHES 
Betula alba, European White Birch. Popular fast growing tree with 
beautiful white bark marked with horizontal black lines. Light green 
foliage shimmers with the slightest breeze. Fine near pools or in 
front of dark trees. 5-gal. $3.95 up. 
Betula alba laciniata, Cut Leaf Birch. Graceful weeping branches 
and delicately cut leaves make this an exquisitely beautiful tree for 
lawn planting. Bark same as White Birch and most effective against 
a dark background. 5-gal. $4.75 up. 
ASH 
Fraxinus velutina glabra, Modesto Ash (Montebello Ash). Fast 
growing shade tree of graceful habit making a dense crown of dark 
green foliage. Thrives equally well in warm interior valleys or at 
the coast. 5-gal. $3.95. 
GINKGO 
Ginkgo biloba, Maidenhair Tree. Very unlike any other tree grown— 
this unique and interesting tree, with its fan-shaped leaves, like 
those of Maidenhair Fern, but larger of course, makes a beautiful 
specimen for lawn or street planting. Foliage turns bright yellow in 
fall) 5=gal. $3.95 up. 
SWEET GUM for Fall Color 
Liquidambar styraciflua. Few trees will color as well in California as 
does the Sweet Gum. Slow growing tree with maple-like leaves 
useful in parkway plantings or as lawn specimens. Clean, neat, 
its autumnal tints of orange, red, gold and deeper shades make a 
display that rivals the Sugar Maple. 5-gal. $3.95 and up. 
TULIP TREE 
Liriodendron tulipifera. Tall growing symmetrical tree with straight 
trunk and dark green leaves. Desirable shade tree. Always neat and 
trim. One of our finest shade trees. Flowers are similar to Magnolia, 
but chartreuse with orange. Cup-shaped. 5-gal. $3.95. 
FLOWERING CRABAPPLE 
Malus ioensis plena, Bechtel Crab. Small tree to 15 feet. Crowded in 
spring with large, fragrant, double pale pink flowers. The bright 
green leaves which follow are neat all year. 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
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