MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY ........... Monrovia Calera 
24" Pot 1-Gal. 5-Gal. 
ARALIA elegantissima (Dizygotheca elegantissima). (9) _-_----. ee 1875 4.50 
An evergreen shrub that lends an exotic touch to any planting. 
Its dull, deep green, heavily serrated leaves fit in well with modern 
trend in architecture. 
Aralia papyrifera (Tetrapanax papyrifera). Rice Paper 
Plant, 9) mecmmreurernerce eee eer ee 17% .50 ys 
A shrub or small tree used for a tropical effect. Leaves are silvery- 
green and very large. Good tub specimen for patios. 
Aralia sieboldi (Fatsia japonica). Glossy-leaved Rice Paper 
Plcarik:( 8) epee crete em ee es .15 .40 1.65 
Dwarf growing evergreen shrub. Foliage deep green and glossy. 
Makes an excellent plant for patio planting in open ground or pots. 
Prefers some shade. 
ARBUTUS unedo. Strawberry Tree (7) Sh HS) .45 1.65 
Hardy, evergreen shrub growing 8 to 10 feet with serrated, deep 
green leaves and brilliant red fruit in winter similar to strawberries. 
Creamy white, bell-shaped flowers appear in early spring. Sells best 
in spring and fall. 
Arbutus unedo compacta. Compact Strawberry Tree (7) seas 22 USE 
Similar to arbutus unedo in every way except it grows more com- 
pact and not as large. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. Manzanita. Bearberry (3) ----___- .20 <a ee 
Prostrate trailing variety, excellent for a ground cover, The leaves 
are a rich green. The flowers are white with a pink tint, followed by 
red berries. 
ARDISIA japonicca,| 6) 22a ee eee 117125.60 5 em 
This plant is very popular because of its bright red berries pro- 
duced in fall and winter. The large leathery leaves of deep green make 
it attractive. Requires shade. 
ARRHENATHERUM elatius tuberosum. Oat Grass (8). 5 40) a 
A popular member of the grass family. Leaves are slender blade- 
like, striped creamy-white and forest green, Excellent for accent 
and tropical plantings. 
ASCLEPIAS currassavica. Blood Flower (9) .20 503 225) 
An attractive perennial plant useful for natural spots in the gar- 
den. The blooms are reddish-orange with yellow centers. 
ASPARAGUS plumosus. Asparagus Fern (9) : 17,2945 
Small vine with dainty fern-like plumes of foliage. Much used as a 
bouquet filler and ideal for shady spots in patios or in the open 
ground. 
Asparagus:sprengeris(9) see ee 3172.45) 
Leaves about % of an inch long on long, arching branches making 
a fluffy mound of green foliage. Beautiful in hanging baskets. 
ASPLENIUM bulbiferum. Mother Spleenwort (10) .20 75 ee 
Beautiful fern with 18” fronds. Requires ample warmth and mois- 
ture. Excellent for any tropical plantings. 3” pot .35 
ASTER frikarti. Wonder of Staefa (5). Wi 50 
One of the finest perennial plants. With its violet-blue flowers 
it’s an impressive sight from June to December. Full sun or part 
shade, Flowers are larger than Aster fruticosus. 
Aster fruticosus. Shrub Aster (9) .15 os ee 
A small, evergreen shrub that is completely covered all spring with 
masses of deep lavender flowers. Likes full sun. 
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