Evergreen Flowering Shrubs—Cont. 
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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 CRASSIFOLIUM. Tall growing shrub, ideal as a 
windbreak as it withstands wind very well. Greyish green foliage. 
Flowers wine colored. Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants at $4.50. 
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES. Of erect habit; foliage long, narrow, 
yellowish-green with wavy margins; stems black. A recommended 
screening and hedge plant. 21°. Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at 
$3.75 up. 
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM (nigricans). Medium to large shrub 
for screens and hedges, and small specimen trees. Gal. $1.25; Spec- 
imen plants $3.75. 
PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA. Handsome bushy 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. 
$1.25; Specimen plants $4.00. 
PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA VARIEGATA. Dwarf spreading shrub with 
greyish leaves having silvery white margins. Very attractive. Gal. 
$1.50; Specimen plants at $4.75. 
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. 
25°. Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants at $4.50. 
POLYGALA 
POLYGALA DALMAISIANA. Small rounded shrub with tiny yellow- 
green leaves and pretty orchid-like purple flowers all year around. 
Best in partial shade. Gal. $1.25. 
LAURELS 
PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS (English Laurel). A fine broad-leaved 
evergreen shrub used mostly for specimen planting and hedges. The 
oval leaves always present a cool refreshing green color. Hardy. 
Gal. $1.25; Specimen plants at $3.75 up. 
PRUNUS LUSITANICA (Portuguese Laurel). A bushy, compact, 
evergreen shrub desirable for hedges and foundation plantings in 
sun or shade. Dark green foliage with red stems. Gal. $1.50; Speci- 
men plants at $4.00 up. 
PRINCESS FLOWER 
PLEROMA GRANDIFLORA. Velvety leaves, reddish stems and large 
purple flowers, often 3 inches across, in fall and winter. Showy and 
beautiful, does best in slightly acid soil. Tender, 27°. Gal. $1.50; 
Specimen plants at $4.50. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS. Excellent ornamental shrub of refined 
habit, good foliage and showy blue flowers all summer and at a 
time when good flowers are scarce. Easy to grow and happy under 
all conditions. Semi-climbing; it can be easily trained as a vine. 
Hardy to 24°. Gal. $1.25. 
CERATOSTIGMA GRIFFITHI (Burmese Plumbago). Low bushy 
2-foot shrub spreading to about 4 feet. Bronzy foliage and covered 
with brilliant rich blue flowers throughout the fall. Drops its leaves 
in winter in colder sections. Gal. $1.25. 
EVERGREEN CHERRIES 
PRUNUS CAROLINIANA (Carolina Cherry). Beautiful large shrub 
or small tree for specimen or screen planting. Deep glossy green 
foliage; white flowers followed by black cherries. Hardy. Gal. $1.25; 
Specimen plants at $4.00. 
See Native Evergreen Cherries on Page 3 
PODOCARPUS (Fern Pine) 
Excellent for Planter Boxes 
PODOCARPUS ELONGATUS. Plumes of fluffy light green foliage 
clothe this excellent evergreen shrub. Withstands sun or shade. 
If used as a specimen tree will develop into a round headed low 
tree. Gal. $2.50; Specimen plants at $5.00 up. 
PODOCARPUS MACROPHYLLUS. Used as a columnar shrub for 
accent planting or in tubs for dark shady places where it retains 
its shape and color. Leaves long and narrow, d2ep rich green. Gal. 
$2.50; Specimen plants at $5.00 up. 
PYRACANTHA for Colorful Berries 
Bush forms, Gal. $1.25 up. Pyramid forms, Gal. $1.75 up. 
Specimen plants at $4.00 up. 
These are strong growing sturdy shrubs with erect or spreading 
thorny branches and narrow dark green leaves and clusters of white 
flowers in spring. The real glory of these shrubs is the colorful 
abundance of berries in fall and winter. Rich fairly moist soil. Sun 
or partial shade. 
PYRACANTHA GRABERI. Gracefully arching stems covered with 
large bright red berries. Dark glossy foliage. Heavy bearer. 
PYRACANTHA ROSEDALE. One of the earliest to show color. 
Abundant dark red berries on arching branches, more upright than 
spreading. Foliage dark glossy green. 
PYRACANTHA SANTA CRUZ. One of the heaviest bearing Pyra- 
canthas. Stout, well foliaged branches, densely packed with bright 
red berries of large size. White flowers in spring. Spreading habit. 
PYRACANTHA STRIBLINGI. A new selection of this lovely berried 
shrub. Dark green glowing foliage and bright red berries, larger than 
usual, and in quantity. Holds its berries throughout the holiday 
season. 
PYRACANTHA ESPALIER. Upright and spreading growth habit. 
$10.00 up. 
RAPHIOLEPIS 
RAPHIOLEPIS COATES’ CRIMSON (P.A.F.). New red form 
of rosea. Intense color! Gal. $3.00. 
RAPHIOLEPIS INDICA ROSEA. A new variety with bright pink 
flowers and neat glossy foliage. Exceptionally fine for low planting. 
Gal. $1.75; Specimen plants at $5.00. 
RAPHIOLEPIS OVATA. A compact shrub; foliage thick and dark 
green; flowers white with red anthers, followed by blue berries. 
Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants at $4.50. 
ITALIAN BUCKTHORN 
RHAMNUS ALATERNUS. Large shrub of neat habit of growth, de- 
sirable for use in the shrub border. Glossy green and white foliage. 
Gal. $1.50; Specimen plants at $4.75. 
Variegated Form Also Available 
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