MALTIVES 
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis. A splendid 
low creeping variety growing about | to 2 
feet tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. Will stand full 
sun or partial shade, prolific bloomer, as the 
deep blue flowers completely cover the plant 
when in bloom. 1-gal. $1.50. 
Ceanothus impressus (Santa Barbara Ceano- 
thus). One of the very finest Ceanothus; 
growth is low and spreading, usually gets 
about 4 to 6 feet in height and 6 to 10 feet 
broad. The foliage is rather small, dark green 
and roughened. The flowers are quite large 
and a very attractive deep blue. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Ceanothus Julia Phelps. This new variety of- 
fered for the first time this year is bound to 
be one of the most popular varieties. Makes 
a medium size shrub about 6 feet, dark green 
furrowed foliage, its inch long deep blue 
flower clusters practically cover the plant. 
I-gal. $1.75. 
Ceanothus Mountain Haze. Flowers, soft blue, 
appear in April and May against dark green 
foliage making a very beautiful sight. Can be 
kept pruned to a medium sized shrub. 1-gal. 
$1.50. 
Ceanothus purpureus (Hollyleaf Ceanothus) . 
A low spreading variety with holly-like foli- 
age with deep blue flowers appearing in early 
spring making a mass of color all over the - 
plant. Should have good drainage. 1-gal. 
$1.50. 
Ceanothus Sierra Blue. A vigorous growing 
shrub with dark green glossy foliage and huge 
lilac-like flowers of bright blue borne in pro- 
fusion during April and May. Grows from 
8 to 12 feet but will stand pruning to suit 
individual desires. ]1-gal. $1.50. 
Czanothus thyrsiflorus. Large, spreading 
shrub; foliage deep green; flowers vivid blue. 
Free bloomer. Excellent for hedges. 1-gal. 
$1.50; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ceanothus griseus. A beautiful, very deep 
blue flowered variety, which grows along the 
coast near Monterey. It forms a broad, dense 
bush, the leaves are rounded, the flower pani- 
cles are large and compact, and it blooms very 
profusely. 1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Cercis occidentalis (Western Red Bud or 
Judas Tree). Ornamental deciduous shrub, 
covered in Spring with a profusion of rosy- 
pink flowers. Dozs well in most any situa- 
tion. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Cornus nutalii (Pacific Dogwood). Beautiful 
deciduous tree or shrub, with narrow leaves; 
flowers large, white, but sometimes tinged 
with red. Does fin2 in the coastal regions of 
the State. 1-gal. $1.50. 
Eriogonum arborescens (Pink). Grows about 
2 feet high and 4 feet broad, covered in sum- 
mer and fall with light pink flowers. Will 
grow in the hottest and driest locations. 1-gal. 
SileZDe 
Fremontia Mexicana. Large deep yellow 
flowers—blooms very heavily in spring and 
continues to bloom some through the sum- 
mer. Needs very little water after established. 
To get the best results give good drainage. 
l-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $4.00. 
Garrya elliptica (Silk Tassel or Quinine Bush) . 
A very attractive hardy evergreen shrub, 
dense and bushy, usually growing five to eight 
feet high. The flowers are long, pendulous 
catkins, sometimes a foot long, which are 
very attractive. 1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape). Beau- 
tiful, low-growing evergreen shrub; dark 
green leaves, tinted red in Winter. Flowers 
bright yellow, followed by deep blue berries. 
A popular favorite. I-gal. $1.25; Balled 
$3.50. 
Mahonia nevinii. A very hardy Barberry, does 
well in either sun or shade and will grow in 
very dry locations. Has spiny grey green 
foliage, deep yellow flowers and red berries. 
l-gal. $1.25. 
Mahonia pinnata (California Barberry). This 
is without exception, the finest low-growing 
native decorative shrub. Leaves hollylike. 
Flowers bright yellow, in long racemes; fruit 
blue-black. 1-gal. $1.25; Balled $3.50. 
Mimulus hybrids (Bush Monkey Flower). 
This beautiful herbaceous shrub produces 
large flowers in many beautiful colors. 1-gal. 
$1.25. 
Myrica californica (Wax Myrtle). One of the 
prettiest native California small trees. Leaves 
dark and lustrous, flowers small, berries glo- 
bose, thickly covered with wax. Very rare 
under cultivation. I-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. 
$3.50. 
Photinia arbutifolia (Toyon-Christmas Berry) . 
Most attractive and popular red-berried 
shrub, with profusion of white flowers. In- 
dispensible in any landscape work. Our plants 
are extra well grown. l-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. 
$3.50. 
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore). 
Very attractive, large, deciduous tree with 
mottled bark. Foliage large and maple-like. 
Commonly seen along our streams and river 
banks. Bare root, 4 to 6 ft., $2.25; 6 to 8 
ft., $3.50. 
Prunus ilicifolia (Evergreen Wild Cherry). 
Small tree or shrub. Leaves dark green, holly- 
like. Flowers white, in upright panicles, fra- 
grant; fruit purple. Makes splendid hedge. 
1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Prunus lyoni (integrifolia) (Catalina Island 
Cherry). Similar to the above except foliage 
is larger, lighter green and less spiny. One of 
our most beautiful evergreen trees. 1-gal. 
$1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Quercus agrifolia (California Live Oak). A 
splendid picturesque native tree, confined 
principally to the coastal region. With a little 
care and water soon develops into a large 
tree. Should be used more in avenue or drive- 
way plantings. 1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.50 
to $6.00. 
Rhamnus californica (Coffee Berry). Large, 
spreading shrub with long, dark green, glossy 
leaves. It is a very hardy shrub, doing well in 
either sun or shade, and will grow in very dry 
situations. Has white flowers, followed by 
many dark purple berries. I-gal. $1.25; 
5-gal. $3.00. 
Rhus integrifolia (Sumac). A large growing 
shrub with white-pinkish flowers; fruit dark 
red. l-gal. $1.25. 
Rhus ovata (Sumac). Shrub to 10 feet. Light 
yellow flowers in dense spikes. Fruit dark 
red and sweet. I-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Ribes speciosum (Fuchsia Flowered Goose- 
berry). Desired for its abundance of bright 
red fuchsia-shaped flowers in spring. 1-gal. 
$1025. 
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Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Currant) . 
Handsome, deciduous shrub, foliage round 
and five-lobed; bark brownish and shreddy; 
flowers deep pink with spicy fragrance. Very 
satisfactory. ]-gal. $1.25. 
Ribes viburnifolium (Catalina Currant). We 
believe this will be one of the most popular 
low growing shrubs. Foliage a rich glossy 
green. Its low spreading branches make an 
ideal ground cover. Does best in shade. 1-gal. 
$1.25. 
Romneya coulteri (Matilija Poppy). One of 
our most glorious flowering Native shrubs. 
Immense size single pure white flowers with 
golden yellow centers; does well in dry places. 
1-gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $3.00. 
Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry). Small 
deciduous shrub, valuable for its ornamental 
fruit which remains on the branches for a 
long time. 1-gal. $1.25. 
Umbellularia californica (California Laurel or 
Bay Tree). A handsome evergreen tree. Fo- 
liage dark green and highly aromatic. Grows 
very rapidly under moist conditions, and 
makes a satisfactory avenue or street tree. 
1-gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $3.50. 
Vaccinium ovatum (California Huckleberry) . 
Bright, shiny evergreen shrub, very abundant 
in the Redwood forests; unequaled for cut 
greens. It is quite difficult to grow in culti- 
vation. Must have shade and an acid soil. 
1-gal. $1.50. 
CALIFORNIA NATIVE 
CONIFERS 
Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) . 
Most popular cypress in California and gen- 
erously used as a hedge or windbreak. It be- 
comes very picturesque when wind blows its 
long-reaching branches clothed in deep green 
foliage. Stands shearing very well. Balled 
$2.50 to $5.00; I-gal. $1.25. 
Libocedrus decurrens (Incense Cedar). Fo- 
liage compact with pungent and fragrant odor 
makes an attractive tall symmetrical tree. 
Bark reddish contrasting to a striking and 
pleasing green foliage. Ideal for all classes 
of gardens and park plantings. One of our 
popular California Natives. 1l-gal. $1.50; 
Balled $4.00 to $7.50. 
PINUS—The Pines 
Pinus radiata (Monterey Pine) . For tall wind- 
breaks and screen planting this rapid grow- 
ing pine is just right. It is picturesque in 
growth and has pleasing deep green foliage. 
Balled $3.50 to $6.00; 1l-gal. $1.25. 
SEQUOIA—The Redwood 
Sequoia gigantea (California Big Tree). One 
of the finest western native conifers. Al- 
though they represent the tallest trees in 
existence they are among the best for speci- 
men planting and other uses where tall, nar- 
row columnar trees are desired. Exception- 
ally symmetrical, with pleasing soft green 
foliage. Balled $4.25 to $5.75; 1-gal. $1.50. 
Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood). Tall, 
narrow and very graceful with pendulous 
branches clothed with two-ranked deep green 
soft needles. Rapid growing. Deep red- 
brown bark. Balled $4.00 to $7.50; 1-gal. 
$1.50. 
