Arbutus menziesi (Madrone). The most 
beautiful evergreen native California small 
tree. Leaves very large and shining; bark 
pale green changing to red; flowers white, 
wax-like in drooping panicles; berries rich 
red. Of never-failing interest. Gal. $1.50. 
Arctostaphylos hookeri. A creeping variety 
of Manzanita which makes one of the most 
satisfactory ground covers. Grows only about 
a foot high and will make a spread of 5 or 6 
feet. Gal. $1.50. 
Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bear Berry). A va- 
riety of Manzanita which creeps flat on the 
ground, only grows a few inches high; the 
plants will take root as they spread, especially 
if planted in sandy soil one plant will cover 
quite an area. They have red stems and 
roundish bright green leaves, flowers are pale 
pink or white. Gal. $1.50. 
Azalea occidentalis. The fragrant Western 
Azalea. It varies in color from clear salmon 
pink to pure white. Needs ample water sup- 
ply. May to June. Gal. $2.50 up. 
Carpenteria californica (Tree Anemone). One 
of our handsomest native evergreen shrubs; 
bright green foliage and large, white flowers 
with prominent yellow stamens; delightfully 
fragrant. Gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. A beautiful, dark blue 
flowering native of San Diego County. A very 
handsome variety. Gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus gloriosus. The finest creeping va- 
riety. Absolutely prostrate with lovely blue 
flowers and dark green foliage. Gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis. Carmel 
Creeper. A low creeping variety about 1 to 2 
feet tall and 3 to 6 feet across, splendid for 
training over rocks. Will stand wind near the 
coast, full sunlight or partial shade. When in 
bloom the leaves are barely visible in the 
mound of deep blue flowers. Gal. $1.50. 
Carpenteria 
Good Drainage . . . and Little Water 
Adapted as they are to the long, rainless California Summers, these native .- 
types require very little water after their first season’s growth—an impor- 
tant consideration in hillside and mass planting. And likewise, they can be 
planted through the summer, when the rush of other garden work is past. 
Ceanothus impressus (Santa Barbara Ceano- 
thus). One of the finest. Low, spreading, usu- 
ally 4 to 6 feet high and 6 to 10 feet broad. 
The foliage is rather small, dark green and 
rough, the flowers quite large and attractive 
deep blue. Gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus, Mountain Haze. Dark green, 
year-around foliage right to the base of the 
plants, soft blue flowers in April and May. 
May be pruned or allowed to grow free to a 
6-foot informal hedge. Gal. $2.00. 
Ceanothus, Sierra Blue. Vigorous, large, open 
shrub with dark green, glossy foliage and 
huge, lilac-like flowers of brightest blue in 
April-May. Grows to 6 to 12 feet, but may 
be held at any size by pruning. Evergreen, 
stands drought. Gal. $2.00. 
Ceanothus Julia Phelps. A new Ceanothus 
densely clothed with tiny, dark green, fur- 
rowed leaves. In mid-spring, its deep blue, 
inch-long flower clusters cover the plant in 
profusion. Gal. $2.00. 
Cercis occidentalis (Western Red Bud or 
Judas Tree). Outstanding deciduous shrub, 
covered in Spring with a profusion of rosy- 
pink flowers. Does well in most any situa- 
tion. Gal. $1.50. 
Dendromecon harfordi (Tree Poppy). Large, 
spreading shrub, with large, gray-green foli- 
age, in fine condition the year around. In the 
spring and early summer it puts on a magnifi- 
cent display of big, golden-yellow, poppy- 
like flowers, 3 inches and more across. Plants 
reach 8 to 10 feet in height and grow easily 
in a sunny, dry location. Gal. $2.00. 
Fremontia Mexicana. Described on page 11. 
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape). Beau- 
itful, low-growing evergreen shrub; dark 
green leaves, tinted red in Winter. Flowers 
bright yellow, deep blue berries. Gal. $1.50. 
Mahonia pinnata (California Grape). This 
is without exception, the finest low-growing 
native decorative shrub. Leaves hollylike. 
Flowers bright yellow, in long racemes; fruit 
blue-black. Gal. $1.50. 
Photinia arbutifolia (Toyon-Christmas Berry) . 
Most attractive and popular red-berried 
shrub, with profusion of white flowers. Gal. 
$1.75. See also Photinia on page 13. 
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore). 
Very attractive, large, deciduous tree with 
mottled bark. Foliage large and maple-like. 
Commonly seen along our streams and river 
banks. 5 gal. $4.50. 
Prunus ilicifolia (Evergreen Wild Cherry). 
Small tree or shrub. Leaves dark green, holly- 
like. Flowers white, upright, fragrant; fruit 
purple. Makes splendid hedge. Gal. $1.25. 
Prunus lyoni (integrifolia) (Catalina Island 
Cherry). Similar to the above except foliage 
is larger, lighter green, less spiny. One of our 
most beautiful evergreen trees. Also makes a 
good hedge. Gal. $1.25. 
Quercus agrifolia (California Live Oak). A 
splendid picturesque native tree, confined 
principally to the coastal region. With a little 
care and water soon develops into a large 
tree. Should be used more in avenue or drive- 
way plantings. 5 Gal. $5.00 up. 
Rhamnus californica (Coffee Berry). Large, 
spreading shrub with long, dark green, glossy 
leaves. It is a very hardy shrub, doing well in 
either sun or shade, and will grow in very dry 
situations. Has white flowers, followed by 
many dark purple berries. Gal. $1.50. 
Rhus integrifolia (Sumac). A large growing 
shrub with white-pinkish flowers; fruit dark 
red Gal. $1.50. 
Rhus ovata (Sumac). Shrub to 10 feet. Light 
yellow flowers in dense spikes. Fruit dark 
red and sweet. Gal. $1.50. 
Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Currant). 
Handsome, deciduous shrub, foliage round 
and five-lobed; bark brownish and shreddy; 
flowers deep pink with spicy fragrance. Very 
satisfactory. Gal. $1.50. 
Ribes viburnifolium. Evergreen shrub grow- 
ing to 8 feet in height, carrying erect clusters 
of rose-pink flowers, and red berries in fall. 
Not thorny. Gal. $1.50. 
Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy). One of 
California’s most glorious flowering shrubs, 
growing well in dry places. Flowers of im- 
mense size, single, white, with prominent 
golden stamens. Very popular. Gal. $1.50. 
Erigonum arborescens (Wild Buckwheat) . 
Grows about 2 feet high and 4 feet broad, 
covered in summer and fall with light pink 
flowers. Will grow in the hottest and driest 
locations. Gal. $1.50. 
Garrya elliptica (Tassel Silk Bush). A very 
attractive hardy evergreen shrub, dense and 
bushy, usually 5 to 8 feet high. The flowers, 
long, pendulous catkins, are a foot long and 
very attractive. Gal. $1.50. 
Myrtica californica (Wax Myrtle). One of the 
prettiest native small trees. Leaves dark and 
lustrous, flowers small, berries globose, thickly 
covered with wax. Rare. Gal. $2.00. 
Romneya Coulteri 
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