AZALEA INDICA, ALBERT AND ELIZABETH 
ABELIAS 
ABELIA EDWARD GOUCHER (Goucher Abelia). A medium-sized, 
graceful, compact shrub with pinkish-lavender, bell-shaped 
flowers in summer. A choice, hardy, evergreen shrub for use in 
shade or sun where an informal mass of pink is desired. | Gal. 
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ABELIA GRANDIFLORA (Glossy Abelia). Graceful, drooping shrub 
of medium size with fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring 
and summer. Sun or shade. Green leaves turn bronze, partially 
deciduous in winter. Good background or informal flowering 
hedges 1 Gal) $1.25) 5) Galag3.75)BaG Bi3.50 up. 
BUSH ACACIA 
ACACIA LATIFOLIA (Bush Acacia). A large bush or small tree use- 
ful as a windbreak, screen, or background planting. Yellow flowers 
in spring. Takes pruning well. 1 Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. $3.75. 
ACANTHUS 
ACANTHUS MOLLIS. Large foliaged, tropical-looking shrub with 
showy, tall, cream-colored flowers in spring. Grows very rapid 
in full shade or part sun. | Gal. $1.25. 
LILY OF THE NILE 
AGAPANTHUS AFRICANUS ) Blue Lily of the Nile). Lush 
grass-like evergreen foliage that makes an excellent low, 
tropical, foreground planting or ground cover in a shady 
spot. The large, blue flowers on tall stems in summer are 
very showy. Gal. $1.25. 
ARALIA 
ARALIA SIEBOLDI (Fatsia japonica). Wonderful shrub for 
tropical effects. Bold, glossy foliag2. Makes an excellent 
tub plant. Hardy. Plant in partial shade. 1 Gal. $1.25, 
5 Gal. $3.75 up 
STRAWBERRY TREE 
ARBUTUS UNEDO (Strawberry Tree). One of the finest 
medium-growing shrubs on the list. Deep green foliage and 
brilliant, red, strawberry-like fruits ripening about Christ- 
mas time. Very hardy. Tolerates shade or sun. Creamy 
white, bell-shaped flowers, in spring. | Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. 
$3.75; B & B $3.50 up 
AUCUBA HIMALAICA (Himalayan Aucuba. Beautiful, hardy, 
tropcial-looknia shrub, similar to the Gold Dust Plant, ex- 
cept that the leaves are solid, dark green, and much nar- 
ver. Thrives in shade. | Gal. $1.50, 5 Gal. $4.50 up. 
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GOLD DUST PLANT 
AUCUBA JAPONICA VARIEGATA (Gold Dust Plant). Slow- 
growing shrub for tubs or tropical effects. The large, glossy 
leaves are spotted or speckled with yellow. Large, shiny, red 
berries in fall, if pollenized. Thrives in deep shade. 1 Gal. $1.50, 
5 Gal. $4.50 up 
AZALEAS 
Azaleas are some of the choicest of the low evergreen shrubs. 
Bloom in late winter and spring. Do best in part shade in a well- 
drained soil containing up to 100% peat moss. There are many 
named varieties, most commonly classed in the three groups below. 
AZALEA INDICUM (Indica Azalea). These are the choicest 
flowering of the azalea family with large flowers and compact 
habit. Semi-evergreen. Pots or gallon cans $1.50 up. Many good 
named varieties in all colors. 
AZALEA KURUME (Kurume Azaleas). The flowers on Kurume 
Azaleas are not as large as Indica Azaleas but are more profuse. 
They are frequently planted outdoors for large masses of color. 
Kurume Azaleas stand more cold than Indica Azaleas, and are 
hardiest for general garden use. Many named varieties in all 
colors. Potted and in cans. $1.50 up. 
AZALEA MOLLIS. This is a very hardy, deciduous group that grows 
to 3 to 5 feet tall and has large flowers. 5 Gal. $5.00. 
BOXWOODS 
BUXUS HARLANDIi (Korean Boxwood). A rich, dark green box- 
wood that will tolerate sun. Very compact. Fine for low hedges. 
WGall S$ 192555 Gal $4006 GB $3.50lup: 
BUXUS JAPONICUS (Japanese Box). Best taller growing Box for 
California. Rounded, glossy light green leaves and lush dense 
growth. Always neat and attractive. Trimmed specimens avail- 
able. Sun or shade. Hardy. 1 Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. $4.00 up. Flat 
of approx. 100 $8.00. B G B $3.50 up. 
BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS (English Boxwood). This is a handsome 
shrub of dense, compact growth. The leaves are quite small and 
dark green. It is an ideal hedge plant. Makes a lovely border for 
paths, drives, and flower beds. | Gal. $1.25; B G B $3.00 up. 
BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS SUFFRUITICOSA (Dwarf Boxwood). A 
very compact, dense foliaged plant, leaves small and deep green. 
| Gale $150; 5 Gal? S400 Ups BG BIS3 250 Up. 
BOTTLEBRUSH 
CALLISTEMON LANCEOLATUS (Red Bottlebrush). This unique, 
evergreen shrub bears rich red flowers that resemble a bottle- 
brush. Blooms several times a year. New foliage has amber-pink 
shading. 1 Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. $4.00. 
CALLISTEMON RIGIDUS (Stiff Bottle Brush). Medium to tall for 
full sun in dry locations, with bright scarlet flowers in late spring. 
Flowers in whorls around stems, hence bottlebrush. 1 Gal. $1.25, 
5 Gal. $4.00. 
CALLISTEMON VIMINALIS. Beautiful large weeping shrub with 
brilliant red brushes on dreoping branches. An excellent shrub 
for specimen. Hardy to 20 degrees. Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. $4.00. 
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