CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata. A neat large spreading 
shrub with huge notched leaves that are a 
bronzy pink when they first appear changing 
to deep polished green. In fall many leaves 
turn to red and maroon. Hardy. Sun. 8-10 ft. 
leeell,, Sil25e Saepll., Saco. 
PHOTINIA ARBUTIFOLIA. See page 9. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Plumbago capensis. Because of its drought 
resistant qualities this is a shrub that will 
thrive on banks or in other difficult locations. 
Forms a dense 4 or 5 foot mound of light 
green that is smothered under a blanket of 
light blue through summer. Hardy except in 
coldest sections. Sun. 1-gal., $1.10; 5-gal., 
$3.85. 
USEFUL PITTOSPORUMS 
Pittosporum tobira. One of our most hardy 
and useful shrubs. Substantial deep green 
2-inch leaves, dense growth. Very effective 
for planting under 4-foot windows, or for 
massing along lot lines or in corners. Keeps 
its polished appearance through the year. 
White, fragrant bloom. Sun. 4-5 ft. 1-gal., 
O5G3>-gales oS J >a Lalleda2 =i patter ppeDO- 
22-3 ft., $6.75. 
Pittosporum tobira Whitespot. |dentical 
to the foregoing variety except for the white © 
variegation of the leaves. Grows compact 
with no pruning. Sun or shade. Hardy. 4-5 
it UeaCAlk, SSilsiae Seep, Shee. 
IPM oy Wit, SISO PVs) Gitta, shIl sO 
Pittosporum undulatum. With its big dark 
dense leaves and sturdy upright growth it is - 
very effective for screening purposes or for |» 
planting against tall walls. Fragrant orange |» 
blossom-like bloom. Hardy except in coldest 
spots. Sun or shade. 8-15 ft. l-gal., $1.00; 
S=Gpil,, Sse35. 
PYRACANTHA 
Brilliant red fall and winter berries. 
FERN PINE 
Podocarpus elongatus. Grace and symmetry 
are built into each thin drooping branch and 
slender leaf. Its chief uses are as lightly 
trimmed specimens in pots, or to lend refine- 
ment to large spaces between windows. 
Hardy. Sun or part shade. 1|-gal., $2.00; 
5-gal., $5.50. Balled, 7-8 ft., $15.00. 
Podocarpus macrophyllus. Either in pots 
or in the ground these Yew-like shrubs will, 
with proper pruning, form dark columns of 
aristocratic loveliness. Sun or part shade. 
Hardy. 8-10 ft. 1-gal., $1.85; 5-gal., $4.75. 
Balled, 4-5 ft., $7.50; 5-6 ft., $8.50 and up. 
CAROLINA CHERRY 
Prunus caroliniana. Because of its hardi- 
ness to frost, rapid upright growth and dark 
lustrous foliage this shrub is widely used to 
form 5- to 8-foot hedges. For screening pur- 
poses it is ideal. 12-15 ft. Sun. Hardy. 1-gal., 
Me Sack, Se.75. leellleeh 1/8 tac, Shll 2s 
9) it, SHS, Sy 
PRUNUS LYONI. See page 9. 
Balled ; a 
PODOCARPUS MACROPHYLLUS 
Tall, dark and handsome accent shrub 
PYRACANTHAS 
Brilliant Winter Berries 
A garden that has a few Pyracanthas scat- 
tered about will never know a dull moment 
from October until April. Their heavy clus- 
ters of big red berries will help to warm and 
brighten the short winter days. Clouds of 
white bloom in spring. Equally successful 
when grown as specimens, in groups or when 
used in hedge form. Hardy. Sun. 6-8 ft. 
1-gal., $1.25; 5-gal., $3.95. 
Pyracantha crenato-serrata Graber. Lus- 
trous foliage, big dark red berries in full 
clusters. Rapid growth. 
Pyracantha koidzumi. Small branches are 
weighted down with big dark red berries and 
larger branches are heavily circled with great 
clusters. 
SARCOCOCCA 
Thrives in deepest shade. 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
Raphiolepis umbellata ovata. Big dark 
rounded leaves and stout branches form an 
attractive 2'/2-foot shrub that in spring is 
decorated with clusters of white appleblos- 
som-like bloom. Blue-black berries. Sun or 
part shade. Hardy. 1l-gal., $1.25; 5-gal., 
peEoDe 
Pink Raphiolepis 
Raphiolepis indica rosea. Combines sub- 
stantial dark leathery foliage and clusters of 
soft appleblossom pink blooms that possess 
a delicate entrancing perfume. Grows slowly 
to 3 to 6 feet in any sunny or partially 
shaded spot. Hardy. 1-gal., $2.50; 5-gal., 
$4.95. 
RHODODENDRON 
About the time your Azaleas have finished 
their spring bloom the Rhododendrons dis- 
play their huge racemes of colorful bell- 
shaped flowers. A moist location with filtered 
sun is best. Hardy. 6-8 ft. Assorted sizes 
and prices. 
Pink, Red, White, Hybrids. 
RIBES. See page 9. 
RHUS. See page 9. 
~ ROMNEYA. See page 9. 
FRAGRANCE FROM CHINA 
Sarcococca ruscifolia. Because of the in- 
tense perfume of its small white bloom, the 
dark handsome finish of its waxy leaves, its 
low, dense habit of growth and the fact that 
it will thrive in deepest shade it has long 
been a favorite for the shaded garden. Hardy. 
WINS Tie Werll, Sill Sr Seella, S-2)5. 
AUSTRALIAN BLUE BELL 
Sollya heterophylla. When allowed to de- 
velop naturally this polished shrub will form 
a 3-foot thicket of small leaves above which, 
in early summer, dainty nodding blue bells in 
graceful racemes are handsomely displayed. 
May also be successfully trained as a vine. 
Hardy. Sun= W=gal., $1.25; 5-gal, $3.85. 
EXOTIC BIRD OF PARADISE 
Strelitzia reginae. Spectacular blue, orange 
and gold bloom that resemble the crested 
head of a tropical bird are borne on tall 
fleshy stalks in spring and sometimes in fall. 
Sun. Keep mulched with cow manure. Hardy. 
1-gal., $2.50; 5-gal., $7.50. 
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