BOTTLEBRUSH 
ROSE OF SHARON 
(Althea syriacus) The shrubs grow to a height of 10 feet and bloom 
freely from spring until fall. Available in both single and double 
flowered forms, and in several colors, including lavender, pink, red 
and white. Gal. 90c 
ASPARAGUS FERNS 
Perennial plants of two species, both of which are excellent for 
greens’ in cut flower arrangements as well as attractive in them- 
selves with their feathery foliage. 
Asparagus plumosus—Bright green, needle-like foliage with the ap- 
pearance of a true fern. Tiny white flowers followed by purple-black 
berries. Decorative. Upright. Gal. 90c 
Asparagus sprengeri—Branches up to 6 feet long, of lovely, feathery 
appearance. Makes a fine subject for hanging baskets or window 
boxes, or may be supported as a vine. Red berries. Gal. 90c 
SHRIMP PLANT 
(Beloperone tomentosa) Seldom is a name so perfectly descriptive as 
the one applied to this plant, for the blooms, which appear most all 
year around, look just like shrimp hanging on the ends of the 
branches. Shrubs grow about 2¥% to 3 feet tall and appreciate an 
east exposure, if you can supply it. Blooms, with their coppery 
bronze plates and creamy white underparts, make fine cut flowers. 
Gal. 85c 
JAPANESE BOXWOOD 
(Buxus japonica) This is the ideal evergreen hedge plant, with just 
one condition—it must have shade. Small, round, shiny leaves are set 
close together to make a dense shrub which needs shearing very 
rarely to keep it trim and neat. Plants grow to a height which makes 
perfect 2 to 3-foot hedges. Free from insect pests or diseases. 
Gal. 90c, 5-gal. trimmed specimens $3.50 up 
BOTTLEBRUSH 
(Callistemon viminalis) One of the most spectacular shrubs you have 
ever seen, with blinding red stamens protruding from the flowers in 
a typical bottlebrush form. The illustration above tells the story. 
Plants grow fine in full sun and reach a height of about 6 to 8 feet. 
Resists drouth, and is fast growing. Blooms in the spring and 
summer. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.50 
Flowering Shrubs for 
CASSIA 
The cassias are matchless heat and drouth resisters, and may be 
expected to do well even when neglected for long periods. 
Feathery Cassia (Cassia artemisioides) A medium sized shrub of 
rounded form and with feathery, silvery gray foliage. A native of 
the dry regions of Australia, it blooms in December or January here, 
covering itself with fragrant, bright yellow flowers. Will stand almost 
desert conditions. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.75 
Pampas Cassia (Cassia corymbosa)— A good deal larger species, 
from Argentina, with dark green foliage and many yellow flowers from 
spring to fall. Plants grow up to 10 feet tall. Stands both the heat 
and cold of our area. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.75 
HINDU LAUREL 
(Cocculus laurifolius) A graceful and worthy shrub which is grown 
for its lovely, evergreen foliage. Six inch long, polished leaves are 
set on arching branches. The foliage is dark green and beautifully 
veined. Plants grow about 6 feet tall and do best in partial shade. 
Good cut foliage in bouquets. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $4.00 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
CAMELLIAS 
A thoroughly satisfactory, long-lived shrub with shiny, evergreen 
foliage and some of the most lovely of all flowers. Camellias are 
hardy enough io stand any frosts we get in the Valley of the Sun, 
but they do need shade, either by planting on the north side of a 
building, or under trees. These are acid-loving plants, and when 
planting you should use generous quantities of pect moss, and at 
the same time provide for adequate drainage. We'll be glad to give 
you more information about their culture on request. Our stock includes 
pink, red, white and variegated varieties, with most kinds priced as 
follows: Gal. $2.75, 5-gal. $7.50 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
(Lagerstroemia indica) This shrub gets almost to tree size as it grows 
older, and a very pretty sight it is, from June on until late fall. The 
crepe-like brightly colored flowers are borne all over the shrub. 
This is a deciduous shrub, doing well in full sun. Several varieties 
available. Gal. $1.00, 5-gal. $3.75 
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