MONROVIA- NURSERY COMPANY 3.) 2 2.2? Monrovia, California 
2%" Pot 1-Gal. 5-Gal. 
ACER palmatum. See Tree Section. 
Acer palmatum atropurpurea. See Tree Section. 
ADENOCARPUS foliosus. Canary Island Lupine (9) = 172.45 eee 
In the spring masses of bright yellow flowers appear on long 
spikes that resemble the lupine. This evergreen shrub, with its 
feathery foliage, has many uses and is especially valuable in semi- 
desert areas. 
ADINO: rubella’ (6) 2-5) 3) ee ee eee 1712 455 ee 
This variety grows similar to the Abelia. The foliage is fine and 
bronzy with attractive ball-shaped lavender flowers resembling clover 
blooms. 
AGAPANTHUS africanus (A. umbellatus). Blue Lily of the Nile(9) .15 .40 — _ 
A hardy perennial producing dense masses of long dark green 
amaryllis-like leaves. The long stems bear umbels of lovely blue 
flowers in summer. 
ALPINIA nutans (A. speciosa). Shell Ginger (10) = 50 "ants 
Tropical masses of tall, spear-like leaves that have a spicy fra- 
grance. The orchid-like flowers are mottled yellow and pink. 
ALSTONIAsyunnanensis (9) Se eee Nees 45,” ee 
This evergreen shrub bears heads of small, pink flowers during 
the spring and early summer. Its leaves are heavily veined. 
ALSOPHILA australis. Australian Tree Fern (10) BA ferslim's: in... Bick ea 3.50 
Beautiful, slender, graceful stems and spreading lght green 
fronds make it most effective in tropical settings. Does best in light 
shade. 
ALTHAEA alba (Hibiscus syriacus alba). Rose of Sharon (5) ____- 172 50 seas 
A popular, deciduous shrub of the Hibiscus family. Snow-white 
flowers brighten the shrub during the summer. 
Althaea Colie Mullens. Rose of Sharon (5) 17% .50 1.65 
Vigorous shrub of the Hibiscus family, producing double lavender 
flowers. Deciduous. 
Althaea'Pink Delight (5)-2 = .17%2-%50, ee 
A popular member of the Hibiscus family. Double soft pink 
flowers. Deciduous. 
AMYGDALUS alba nana (Prunus glandulosa). 
Dwarf White Flowering Almond (2) 15 32403 
Deciduous shrub 3 to 5 feet high deserving a prominent place in the 
planting because in spring before the leaves appear it is a mass of 
dainty double pure white flowers. 
Amygdalus rosea nana (Prunus glandulosa). Dwarf Pink 
Flowering: Almond (2) 2222 ee .15 .40 
This is a heavy seller in the spring. Containers showing the plants 
in bloom never fail to attract attention. Like the White Almond ex- 
cept the flowers are dainty pink. Very hardy. 
ANISACANTHUS thurberi (8) goo oN ea ee et 7% 350 . 
A low growing compact evergreen shrub with attractive olive 
green foliage. Terminal clusters of bright orange, tubular flowers 
are produced freely through spring and summer. Thrives at coast or 
desert. 
ARALIA elegantissima (Dizygotheca elegantissima). (9) _.. .95@ese 
3° pots. 50 
An evergreen shrub that lends an exotic touch to any planting. 
Its dull, deep green, heavily serrated leaves fit in well with modern 
trend in architecture. 
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