CON!IFERS—Continued 
THUJA—The Arborvitae 
Thuja orientalis aurea nana (Berckmanns 
Golden Arborvitae). A choice little shrub 
with densely arranged fans of bright golden 
yellow. Holds color the year round and is 
always compact and globular in shape. Balled 
$3.00 to $5.75; 1-gal. $1.50. 
Thuja occidentalis pyramidalis (Pyramidal 
Arborvitae). Slender growing pyramid of 
deep green foliage. An exceptionally good 
plant for entrances, accents or hedges. Balled 
$3.00 to $7.50; 1-gal. $1.50. 
Thuja occidentalis woodwardi (Woodward 
Arborvitae). Dark green and compact, this 
very popular and well known evergreen is 
especially valuable for its symmetrical globe 
form which it maintains year after yeai. 
Balled $3.50. 
BROADLEAF 
EVERGREEN TREES 
5-gal. $3.50; 1-gal. $1.25 (Except where noted) 
Acacia Baileyana. Masses of yellow flowers 
in winter shown off to perfection by the 
handsome gray green foliage. 
Acacia cultriformis (Knife Leaf Acacia). 
Very handsome shrub with triangular green 
leaves; flowers yellow, in axillary racemes, 
blooming in March and April. 
Acacia latifolia (Broadleaved Acacia). A 
dense growing shrub with long narrow leaves 
and yellow flowers in spikes. 
Acacia melanoxylon (Black Acacia). Tall 
symmetrical tree, well adapted for street 
planting. 
Acacia verticillata (Star Acacia). Bushy 
spreading habit, leaves needle-like, flowers 
bright yellow. Suitable for shrub or tree. 
Casuarina stricta (Beefwood or She Oak). 
This unique tree somewhat resembles a pine 
with extra long needles. Of erect and rapid 
growth. Fine for dry locations. 
* Ceratonia siliqua (Carob). A quick grower. 
Forms an attractive compact round-headed 
tree with dark green glossy leaves. 
Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree). 
Beautiful evergreen tree with clean bright 
green foliage, the young growth tipped with 
pink. Excellent for lawn specimen or street 
planting. 
Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Eucalyptus ros- 
trata). Red Gum. Rapid growing tree, very 
valuable as windbreak or shade tree. Resist- 
ant to extreme temperatures and drouth. 
Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum). Widely 
used as windbreak. The young growth has a 
pleasing blue color. One of the fastest grow- 
ing trees in cultivation. 
Eucalyptus Globulus compacta (Bushy Blue 
Gum). A much branched form of Blue Gum 
with no main trunk. Quickly grows into a 
compact, symmetrical round headed tree. 
Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Pink Flowering Euca- 
lyptus). A hardy ornamental tree bearing 
extremely decorative brilliant pink flowers. 
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box). A very 
ornamental variety with round silvery foliage. 
Drought resistant. 
Eucalyptus pulverulenta (Dollarleaf Eucalyp- 
tus). Gray-green rounded leaves, thickly 
clothe the branches of this desirable small 
tree. 
Eucalyptus sideroxylon rosea (Pink Iron 
Bark). A tall, slender tree of moderate size. 
Slender silvery gray leaves and masses of 
delicate pink flowers. 
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum). Very 
tall, handsome tree with smooth white bark. 
Rapid grower, resistant to frost and strong 
winds. 
Grevillea robusta (Silk Oak). Tall, symmetri- 
cal tree with fern-like foliage, orange yellow 
flowers. Drought resistant. 
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 
Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) . 
A magnificent large-leaved evergreen tree. 
Bright green glossy foliage and huge white 
fragrant flowers. Balled $5.00 to $12.50; 
1-gal. $1.25. 
Maytenus bearia (Chilean Mayten). A beau- 
tiful evergreen tree growing from 15 to 25 
feet high, with pendulous branches and small 
leaves is highly valued for ornamental plant- 
ing as a street and avenue tree. I-gail. $1.50; 
5-gal. $4.00. 
Olive. This picturesque tree has long been 
recognized for its ornamental value. The 
gnarled grey trunks with wide spreading 
masses of greyish green foliage seem to fit 
into the character of California gardens. This 
variety produces commercial fruit, but is 
mainly used as an ornamental tree. 1-gal. 
$1.50; Balled $3.50 to $7.50. 
Schinus Molle (California Pepper). Fast 
growing tree with fine feathery foliage and 
red berries. Excellent as shade tree, or for 
street planting, 
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California 
Summer Planting . . . and Little Water 
Adapted as they are to the long rainless Cali- 
fornia Summers, these native types require 
little water after their first season’s growth— 
an important consideration in hillside and 
mass planting. And likewise, they can be 
planted through the summer, when the rush 
of other garden work is past. 
Acer macrophyllum (Big Leaved Maple) . Ad- 
mirably adapted for boulevard planting and 
as a shade tree in private grounds and public 
parks. A fine, round-headed, deciduous tree 
of spreading habit. Foliage a handsome 
golden yellow in the Fall of the year. 1-gal. 
$1.50; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Alnus rubra (Alder). Noted for its beautiful 
foliage, and will do well in damp places. One 
of the finest native trees. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal 
$3.50. 
Arbutus menziesi (Madrone) . The most beau- 
tiful evergreen native California small tree. 
Leaves very large and shining; bark pale 
green changing to red; flowers white, wax- 
like in drooping panicles; berries rich red. 
The beauty of its foliage, flowers and trunk 
are sources of never-failing interest to the 
traveler. 1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $4.00. 
Atripley lentiformis (Salt Bush). This beau- 
tiful shrub is not known as well as it should 
be. The foliage, sparkling silver-gray; com- 
pact grower, and very hardy. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Arctostaphylos hookeri. A creeping variety 
of Manzanita which makes one of the most 
satisfactory ground covers. Grows only about 
a foot high and will make a spread of 6 or 8 
feet. 1-gal. $1.50. 
Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bear Berry). A va- 
riety of Manzanita which creeps flat on the 
ground, only grows a few inches high; the 
plants will take root as they spread, especially 
if planted in sandy soil one plant will cover 
quite an area. They have red stems and 
roundish bright green leaves, flowers are pale 
pink or white. 1-gal. $1.50. 
Carpenteria californica (Tree Anemone) . One 
of our handsomest native evergreen shrubs; 
bright green foliage and large, white flowers 
with prominent yellow stamens; delightfully 
fragrant. 1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $4.00. 
Calycanthus occidentalis (California Sweet- 
shrub). Tall, erect, deciduous shrub attaining 
a height of about eight feet, handsome green 
foliage, flowers a dark red, often three inches 
across. Il-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus arboreus. Forms a very large up- 
right shrub or tree. Foliage large, dark and 
glossy; flowers in large panicles; color sky 
blue. 1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus arboreus hybrida. Large, erect 
shrub or tree with glossy green foliage and 
large clusters of bright blue flowers. Bark 
light color. Il-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus cyaneus. A beautiful, dark blue 
flowering native of San Diego County. A very 
handsome and distinct variety. 1-gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus gloriosus. No doubt the finest . 
creeping variety. Absolutely prostrate with 
lovely blue flowers and dark green foliage. 
I-gal. $1.50. 
