BRONZY TERNSTROEMIA 
Ternstroemia gymnanthera. No other shrub 
can approach the year ‘round rich finish and 
unusual coloring of this hardy shrub. The 
substantial 2- to 3-inch leathery leaves, in 
the younger stages, are painted a glowing 
bronze and orange which change to bronzy 
maroon, as the leaves mature. Sun or light 
Saye. lmleiachy, 4! tie, il<eell,, SSIS Ssepil., 
$4.50. 
RICE PAPER PLANT 
Tetrapanax papyriferus. Its deeply cut 
1-foot leaves, dark green above and silvery 
beneath, are loosely arranged at the ends of 
spreading, uniquely formed branches. Tall, 
informal appearance. Hardy. Sun. 10 ft. or 
more. l=gal., $1.50; 5-gal., $4.25. 
ROYAL PURPLE 
Tibouchina semidecandra grandiflora. Prin- 
cess Flower. From August until November, 
and during warm winters through April, this 
bronzy-red furry foliaged shrub presents a 
continuous display of red buds and huge, sin- 
gle royal purple bloom. Sun or light shade. 
elaine, 45 ame, lee@ell:, SSOP Seeell, Sisitei5)- 
FRAGRANT VIBURNUM 
Viburnum japonicum. Those of you who 
need a fast growing shrub for that shaded 
spot will find no good quality lacking in this 
richly furnished shrub. Big, dark, lustrous 
foliage, all year attractiveness. Hardy. 6-8 ft. 
l=dalerole25>-qales>s.O5e"balledy4-5) its, 
$10.00. 
Viburnum odoratissimum. A shrub of large 
dimensions fully clothed with enormous mag- 
nolia-like leaves that are highly polished. A 
most satisfactory plant to fill large spaces 
against walls or for use as a screen. Thor- 
oughly charming in every particular. Shade. 
Rewey., WO, Weepll., Sie Sepik, Sosy, 
Viburnum suspensum. Shares honors with 
Ligustrum japonicum with being one of the 
two best shrubs for screen, hedge, or speci- 
men. In either sun or shade its big, dark, 
dense leaves present a rich lovely finish 
throughout the year. Sweet scented white 
winter bloom. Grows quickly and is quite 
archyauo tl OnnitemlleGaleoOGm>—Calya pono. 
Balllec), 2Waqs iis, SS-50F Ssh ihe, Shi/-500) 
Viburnum tinus lucidum. This dense, dark 
upright shrub will lend character to any 
planting. Big shapely leaves, sturdy branches 
and in winter clouds of white, pink stemmed 
bloom. Hardy. Sun or part shade. 6-8 ft. 
legalansk@Or>-caly S2miiom Balledas—4 ft,, 
WO. D0 ZED tts, S750), 
RADIANT XYLOSMA 
Xylosma senticosa. A glistening foliaged 
shrub with long pliant branches that lends 
itself particularly well to training on walls. 
May be trimmed into handsome mounds of 
resplendent beauty. Sun. Hardy. 1-gal., 
Gas Seca, Seri35. 
California Native Shrubs 
As most of our native shrubs are quite hardy and drought resistant they may for the most 
part be planted successfully where water is not readily available. They all contribute attractive 
flowers or berries and year round foliage as well. 
MATILIJA POPPY 
Extremely hardy and drought res stant. 
CALIFORNIA LILACS 
We find among these our most useful and 
colorful native shrubs. Abundant fragrant 
bloom in many shades of blue from Febru- 
ary to June. Hardy. Sun. I-gal., $1.50; 
5-gal., $4.50. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. San Diego Ceanothus. 
A multitude of gay, intense blue spikes in 
May and June. Lustrous foliage. 6 to 8 ft. 
Ceanothus Mountain Haze. An outstand- 
ing newer hybrid with dark polished heavily 
veined leaves of medium size, of compact 
growth. Astonishing quantities of short deep 
blue racemes in May. 6-8 ft. 
Ceanothus Sierra Blue. A newer introduc- 
tion with large glistening foliage and many 
6-to-8-inch flower clusters that are the rich- 
est, deepest blue imaginable. Easily grown. 
April to May. 6-12 ft. 
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus. Erect shrub to 8 
feet. Glossy, dark, 1-to-2-inch leaves and 
from March to May a profusion of good sized 
light blue flower clusters. 
Dwarf California Lilacs 
Ceanothus gloriosus. Our most valuable 
prostrate variety. Small dark polished foliage 
and in March and April a multitude of laven- 
der blue bloom. Grows to 1 foot tall and 
3 to 4 feet in spread. 
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis. A low 
creeping variety to | or 2 feet tall and 3 to 
6 feet across. Medium to large light green 
foliage which is almost hidden by small spikes 
of deep blue in March and April. 
Ceanothus impressus. Spreading and 
densely branched variety, 3 to 5 feet in 
height. Dark, crinkled, minute leaves and 
dark blue March and April bloom. 
GOLDEN FREMONTIA 
Fremontia mexicana. This shrub grows 
with astonishing rapidity, even in poor, rocky 
soil and with little water, covering its sturdy 
branches with furry, brown tinted, maple- 
like leaves. During summer it is alive with 
big single yellow bloom with sparkling 
golden centers. Hardy. Sun. 8 ft. 1-gal., 
$2.00; 5-gal., $4.75. 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
Photinia arbutifolia. A native of California 
hills and canyons that thrives with little at- 
tention and produces clouds of white bloom 
in spring and a surfeit of shining red berry 
clusters at Christmas time. Hardy. Sun or 
part shades O50 tt.) l-gal. Sl_G5-5-cals, 
$4.75. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyoni. When used for hedges or 
screening purposes, particularly where height 
is desirable, this shrub is quick to show re- 
sults. It grows throughout the year, contrast- 
ing the fresh clean green of its newer 
growth with the waxy dark green of the older 
leaves. Hardy and wind resistant. Sun or part 
Saale, Sa l2 it. ieee, Ss. 'Oe Ssepill,, Si3-S5- 
LEMONADE SUMAC 
Rhus integrifolia. This native has dense, 
substantial foliage, drought and frost resistant 
characteristics, panicles of white spring bloom 
and dark red berries. Sun. 6-8 ft. 1-gal., 
S| O52 S=eeil,, G4 1S, 
SUGAR BUSH 
Rhus ovata. A native of our California 
hillsides that hides its heavy. dark branches 
beneath a thicket of big glossy leathery fo- 
liage. Terminal clusters of white bloom fol- 
lowed by dark red berries. Sun. 8 ft. 1-gal., 
Silda Sse, S45 WS. 
CALIFORNIA FUCHSIA 
Ribes speciosum. Arching brownish-red 
branches, thickly strung with glossy lobed 
leaves, hang full of pendant red fuchsia-like 
bloom in winter. Sun or part shade. Hardy. 
© tit We@all., SiS. 
MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. |n late spring and early 
summer each erect, gray foliaged stalk is 
crowned with 4 to 6 inch single white bloom, 
yellow centered, that have the appearance of 
having been cut from crepe paper. Quite fra- 
grant. Extremely hardy and drought resist- 
Aint, Sin, Ga ii, Weel, S275). 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY 
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