ESCALLONIAS 
Excellent evergreen shrubs of neat growth and good dark green 
foliage. Some have showy flowers in large clusters. For open situa- 
tions. Escallonias do especially well along the coast. Hardy. 
ESCALLONIA MONTEVIDENSIS. Medium to large shrub with light 
green foliage and masses of single white flowers in showy heads in 
summer. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.00. 
ESCALLONIA ORGANENSIS. One of the finest Escallonias recently 
introduced and one of the best flowering shrubs. Luxuriant glossy 
green leaves of medium size showing bronzy red tints. Flowers pink 
to white, like small apple-blossoms in large clusters. Gal. $1.25; 
5 gal. $4.00. 
ECALLONIA RUBRA. Low compact shrub; one of the best of the 
group; shining leaves and showy rich red flowers. Likes a shady 
location. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.00. 
Other Escallonias Available 
EVONYMUS 
A very popular evergreen foliage shrub with glossy leaves. It is 
well suited for planting in the drier sections in full sun as a foun- 
dation or specimen plant, or as clipped specimens. Makes an excel- 
lent hedge. 
Gal. Cans $1.25 up; 5 gal. $4.00 up, each variety. 
EUVONYMUS JAPONICUS (Evergreen). Has excellent all-green 
shining leaves. 
EUONYMUS ARGENTEO-MARGINATUS (Silver Queen). A green 
variety with silver-white fringe. 
EVONYMUS AUREO-MARGINATUS (Golden). A green variety 
with yellow edges. 
EVONYMUS AUREO-VARIEGATUS (Gold Spot). A striking va- 
riegated variety with green edges and a yellow center. 
EUONYMUS MICROPHYLLUS (Boxleaf). A very compact variety 
with tiny green leaves. An excelent hedge. 
PINEAPPLE GUAVA 
-FEIJOA SELLOWIANA (Pineapple Guava). Not nearly enough 
grown as an ornamental, this gray foliaged shrub glorifies the garden 
in spring with its waxy white flowers with plumes of bright red 
stamens in the centers. Fruits green, oval in shape and strongly 
scented of Pineapple. Very hardy. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.75. 
FREMONTIA 
FREMONTIA MEXICANA. One of our finest native shrubs. Deeply 
cut wooly 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. $2.00. 
, FUCHSIAS 
The highly colored yet delicate flowers of Fuchsias are so varied 
and beautiful that they are highly prized all over the country. Give 
them a rich soil with plenty of leaf mold or humus and keep moist 
but not wet. They are best along the coast but do well inland with 
frequent spraying during hot spells. Subject to frost. 
See complete selection at nursery. Prices according to size and 
variety. Available in hanging and upright varieties. 
GARDENIAS 
Glossy leaved shrubs famous for their waxy white flowers. Delight- 
fully perfumed and much used for corsages and when cut simply 
to perfume the house. They are easy to grow in sun or partial shade 
when planted in a soil composed of leaf-mold, peat and sand. 
Drainage should be the best. Don’t cultivate around the roots, 
instead spread a mulch of leaf-mold to keep the soil moist at all 
times. Hardy to 18 or 20°. Feed regularly with blood meal. 
GARDENIA GRANDIFLORA (Mystery). Improved form with large 
double flowers. Profuse during summer, off and on throughout the 
year. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.50 up. 
GARDENIA VEITCHI. While this variety has smaller blooms than 
Mystery, it blooms more profusely and over a longer period of 
time. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.50 up. 
GREVILLEA 
GREVILLEA ROSMARINIFOLIA. Bushy shrub of medium size with 
feathery finely cut leaves. Its reddish flowers are borne in short, 
densely bunched clusters in winter and early spring. Gal. $1.50; 
5 gal. $4.50 
GRISELINIA 
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS. Striking evergreen shrub, a native of 
New Zealand. Oblong 7-inch leaves of leathery, Aucuba-like tex- 
ture. Gal. $1.50; 5 gal. $4.75. Plants with variegated leaves avail- 
able also. 
GUAVAS 
for Jelly and Ornament 
Attractive shrubs for ornamental purposes, requiring nothing more 
than frost-free areas to grow. Excellent when used as hedges where 
their close growth, fine foliage and colorful fruits vie with each 
other. Use the fruits for jellies and preserves. 
“RED STRAWBERRY GUAVA (Psidium cattleyanum). Large deep 
red fruits of fine flavor. 24°. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.75. 
See also Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) 
HEBE (See Veronica, Page 15) 
COLORFUL HIBISCUS 
A popular California flowering shrub, Hibiscus are somewhat tender 
in this locality and, while they may over-winter, they should be 
planted as an annual for masses of summer color. 
AGNES GAULT. The most popular large flowered single pink. 
Flowers often measure 6 or 7 inches across. Gal. $1.50 up. 
CROWN OF BOHEMIA. Choice yellow double with rich autumn 
tones of orange and bronze. Very popular. Gal. $1.75 up. 
KONA (Double Agnes Gault). Fully double, large attractive flow- 
ers in the same beautiful pink of the single tree. Gal. $1.50 up. 
PARADISE MOON. Bright yellow single flowers with snow-white 
center. Gal. $1.75 up. 
RED MONARCH. Finest of all double Hibiscus with deep dark red 
fully double flowers of good size. Gal. $1.75 up. 
SAN DIEGO RED (Scarlet Single). Popular clear red single. Gal. 
$1.50 up. 
Other Varieties Available 
GOLD FLOWER (Hypericum) 
HYPERICUM CALYCINUM. A low growing, bushy plant, bearing 
large, yellow flowers from May through October. Valuable as a 
ground cover. Gal. $1.25; flats of 100 $12.50. 
HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. Low growing shrub sometimes three 
feet high and as much across, with good dense habit, dark green 
leaves and yellow flowers. Often used as ground cover. Very hardy. 
Gal. $1.25. 
HYPERICUM PATULUM HENRYI. Continuous yellow bloom, 
bronzy tipped branches, evergreen characteristics and hardiness. 
Sun or shade. 2-3 feet. Gal. $1.25; 5 gal. $4.00. 
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