PRIVETS for Hedges and Specimens 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM (Japanese Privet). Large shrub with 
dark green leaves. One of the finest privets for hedges or large 
specimen shrubs. Also available in tree form. Hardy. Gal. $1.25; 
Specimen plants at $3.75 up. 
LIGUSTRUM TEXANUM (Wax-Leaf Privet). A bushy shrub with 
large glossy dark leaves. Fragrant wax-white flowers in spring. 
Specimens for parking strips, or medium height hedge. Hardy. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $4.00. 
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM (California Privet). A strong growing 
plant with dark green foliage of medium size. Popular plant for 
hedges and screens. Bare root $12.50 per 100 and up. 
Oleander 
OREGON GRAPE (See page 6) 
MYRTLES 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS (Common Myrtle). Solendid small leaved 
shrub much used as a hedge plant and for foundation planting. The 
tiny leaves are dark green, glossy and aromatic. Flowers white in late 
spring and summer followed by blue black berries. Gal. $1.25; 
Specimen plants at $3.75. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS COMPACTA. Small, pointed leaves in dense 
masses on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. 15°. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $3.75. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS VARIEGATA. Foliage marked with striped 
silver; berries large and contrast beautifully with the light foliage. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $3.75. 
MYRTUS UGNI (Chilean Guava). Attractive bushy medium-height 
shrub for sun or partial shade. Rounded foliage glossy, tinted bronze. 
Creamy-white flowers in profusion followed by purplish, edible 
fruits. Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants at $5.00. 
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. 15°. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $3.75. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
NANDINA DOMESTICA. Not a bamboo in any sense of the word 
but the foliage does resemble a small bamboo in many ways. Leaves 
light green tipped with pink and copper in early spring; assume a 
vivid red in autumn. Bright crimson berries in generous clusters 
are showy. Very hardy. Grows well in shade or sun. Plant in groups 
for more berries. Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $4.50. 
OLEANDERS 
All Oleanders, Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $4.00 
NERIUM OLEANDER. Large bushy shrubs freely blooming all sum- 
mer, during the hottest weather. Do well in the hot dry interior 
valleys. Long slender leathery leaves. In various colors, single and 
double. 
Shell Pink. Single; large shell pink. 
Compte Barthelmy. Double red, sometimes streaked with white. 
Dark Red. Single, fine dark color. 
Mrs. Roeding. Fine double salmon pink. 
Rosea. Double pink. 
White. Single white and semi-double. 
Yellow. Pale yellow, single flowers. 
OSMANTHUS 
OSMANTHUS ILICIFOLIUS. Holly-like foliage, attractive in all 
seasons. The sturdy, erect bush is excellent for foundation planting. 
Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants $4.75 up. 
OSMANTHUS ILICIFOLIUS VARIEGATED. Variegated form of 
above. Gal. $2.00. 
OSMANTHUS DELAVAYI. Shrubby osmanthus, making a broad 
dense shrub covered with small oval or rounded leaves of deep 
green. Spring brings forth clusters of fragrant white flowers. Gal. 
$1.50; Specimen plants $4.75 up. 
OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS (Sweet Olive). Dark green glossy leaves, 
creamy white flowers most abundant in autumn. Very fragrant. 
Hardy to 10°. Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants $4.75 up. 
PHOTINIA 
See Natives, Page 3 
PHOTINIA SERRULATA (Chinese Photinia). Large broad toothed 
leaves often assuming pretty red or bronze tints especially when 
young or during cold weather. Berries in large clusters. Very hardy. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $4.00. 
Photinia Serrulata 
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