LIGUSTRUMS for Hedges and Specimens 
Ligustrum japonicum, Japanese Privet. Large shrub with dark green 
leaves. One of the finest privets for all hedges or large specimen 
shrubs. Hardy. Gal. 85c, $8.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
Ligustrum texanum, Wax-leaf Privet. Tall erect shrub with large 
glossy dark green leaves, very much like Lilac. Fragrant waxy- 
white flowers in spring. Specimens for parking strips, or as tall or 
medium height hedge. Hardy. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
OREGON HOLLY 
Mahonia aquifolium. Large dark holly-like leaves, many of which 
assume brilliant scarlet shades in autumn, yellow pea-shaped bloom 
and grape-like clusters of purple fruit. Hardy. Sun or shade. 22-4 
ft. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
Mahonia aquifolium compacta. Dwarf and compact type of the above 
but lighter in color of foliage. Fine for foundation planting. Gal. 
$1.75; 5-gal. $4.95. 
Fragrant BANANA SHRUB 
Michelia fuscata. Combining the luscious fragrance of banana and 
pineapple this glossy leaved shrub perfumes the late spring air for 
yards around. Yellow, maroon rimmed single bloom about 1 inch in 
diameter. Hardy. Filtered sunlight. 5-7 ft. Gal. $1.75, 5-gal. $4.95. 
ORANGE JASMINE 
Murraea exotica. Planted against an east, west or south wall this 
handsome shrub will reward you with intriguing polished foliage 
and waxy white fragrant summer bloom. Dense growth. 4-6 ft. 
Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.95. 
MYOPORUM 
Myoporum laetum. Shrub or small tree with bright, shiny leaves 
and purple spotted white flowers. An exceptionally fine plant for 
use near the sea coast. Gal. 85c, $8.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50. 
AFRICAN BOX 
Myrsine africana. Close growing shrub resembling boxwood but 
much more colorful. Deep glossy green leaves are closely set on 
slightly reddish stems. Useful as a low hedge. Stands shearing. 
LoSeeGaleo jc 25-galaps.50. 
MYRTLE 
Myrtus communis compacta. Small, pointed leaves in dense masses 
on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. 15°. Gal. 85c, 
$8.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Not a Bamboo but the foliage does resemble a 
small variety in many ways. Leaves light green tipped with pink and 
copper in early spring, assuming-a vivid red in autumn. Crimson 
berries some winters. Very hardy. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
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OLEANDERS 
Nerium oleander. Large bushy shrubs freely blooming all summer, 
during the hottest weather. Do well in the hot dry interior valleys. 
Slender, lance-like leaves. In various colors, single and double. 18° 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
COLORFUL OCHNA 
Ochna multiflora. A compact growing shrub with handsome ever- 
green foliage. In spring it is covered with bright yellow buttercup- 
like flowers which are later transformed into the most unusual of all 
fruits. The green calyx becomes bright blood red and supports 
several berry-like seeds, green at first, later jet black. Gal. $1.50, 
5-gal. $4.95. 
OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus fragrans, Sweet Olive. Dark green glossy leaves, creamy 
white flowers most abundant in autumn. Very fragrant. Hardy 
to 10°. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
Osmanthus ilicifolius, False Holly. Irregularly spined leaves of 
leathery texture, dark green. Blooms late fall through early spring. 
Very fragrant. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
Osmanthus ilicifolius variagatus. Variegated form of the above. Gal. 
SiovEo -Gal-apt-0 oF 
PHILODENDRON SELLOUM. See Foliage Plants, page 21. 
PHORMIUM. See Foliage Piants, page 2). 
CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata, Chinese Photinia. Large broad toothed leaves 
often assuming pretty red or bronze tints especially when young 
or during cold weather. Scarlet berries in large clusters. Very hardy. 
Gale95c=5-cali$3.95. 
Photinia arbutifolia (California Holly). See California Natives, 
page 22. 
PITTOSPORUM 
This group of large shrubs forms the backbone of most California 
plantings. Some varieties are large shrubs or small trees. All are 
easy to grow, and hardy except in extremely cold places. Some 
have showy sweet scented flowers. 
Pittosporum tobira. Handsome spreading shrub with glossy dark 
green leaves, clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, followed 
by small yellowish pods which open to show the bright red seeds. 
One of the most useful ornamentals for the west coast. 15°. Gal. 
95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Dwarfer spreading shrub with greyish 
leaves having silvery-white margins. Very attractive. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal. $3.95. 
Pittosporum undulatum, Victorian Box. Beautiful round headed tree 
or large shrub. Useful also as a hedge. Rich green leaves with 
wavy margins, yellowish-white flowers, very fragrant at night. 22°. 
Gal. 95c, $9.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
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