CALIFORNIA LILACS 
These are perhaps the most famous of all 
native plants, having been hybridized ex- 
tensively in Europe where they are prized for 
the lilac-like flowers. Well adapted to wild 
plantings where little care is intended as on 
hillsides. They need good drainage and little 
moisture when established. We have a good 
selection of the best of the native species, 
including Ceanothus arboreus, the Tree Lilac; 
Ceanothus cyaneus, deepest blue, and Ceano- 
thus gloriosus, the Dwarf California Lilac, a 
fine ground cover. In addition, we have other 
new hybrids including these 2 fine varieties: 
Ceanothus, Mountain Haze. An _ excellent 
hedge plant which may be pruned or allowed 
to grow free to a 6-foot informal hedge. Dark 
green, year-around foliage right to the base 
of the plants, and a marvelous covering of 
soft blue flowers in April and May. Makes a 
beautiful untrimmed specimen plant. Gal. 
S50), Sep, SESS. 
Ceanothus, Sierra Blue. A vigorous, large, open shrub with dark 
green, glossy foliage and huge, lilac-like flowers of brightest blue. 
Reaches a height of 6 to 12 feet or more, but may be held at any 
size by pruning. Evergreen, stands drought, and will take more 
water, if necessary, than common species. Blooms in April and May, 
with occasional flowers through summer. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
FLANNELBUSH 
Fremontia mexicana. One of our finest native shrubs. Deeply cut 
woolly leaves and yellow-orange cup-shaped flowers in early spring 
are a glorious combination. Full sun and dry porous soil make it 
useful for semi-wild plantings in dry places. Hardy. Gal. $1.50, 
5-gal. $4.95. 
MATILIJA POPPY 
PHOTINIA ARBUTIFOLIA 
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In this section we have brought together several of the most useful of the California native 
shrubs. They share the desirable traits of drought resistance, hardiness, and ability to get 
along nicely in poor soil with little care. 
CEANOTHUS, SIERRA BL 
CALIFORNIA HOLLY, TOYON 
Photinia arbutifolia. Glorious native shrubs 
whose beautiful dark green foliage and bright 
red berries have made it known to many as 
Christmas Berry. Does well under cultivation 
but is sometimes difficult to establish. Well 
worth any effort to get it started. Very hardy. 
Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95. 
CATALINA CHERRY 
Prunus lyoni (Catalina Cherry). Leaves deep 
green and glossy, around 5 inches long and 
holly-like. Makes a large shrub or small tree. 
Can be planted as a tall hedge. Shears well 
and remains a beautiful green all season. 
Hardy. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
COFFEE BERRY 
Rhamnus Californica. Large evergreen shrub 
with excellent growing habits. Large berries 
are produced in late summer which vary from 
% » yellow to deep red. Native of California foot- 
UE hills. Gal. $1.25. 
SUGAR BUSH 
Rhus ovata. A native of our California hillsides that hides its heavy, 
dark branches beneath a thicket of big glossy leathery foliage. Ter- 
minal clusters of white bloom followed by dark red berries. Sun. 
Site Galeoileo Os 
MATILIJA POPPY 
Romneya coulteri. Plants send up 6-foot stems, several to a plant, 
each clothed in attractive gray-green foliage and bearing up to 24 
of the most beautiful, 5 to 6-inch crepe-textured, single white 
poppy-like flowers. Blooms have a golden Orange center and are 
fragrant. Plants thrive in poorest soil and on very little water. Plant 
in full sun. Gal. $2.00. 
FREMONTIA 
