ESCALLONIAS 
Escallonia organensis. The finest Escallonia yet introduced and one 
of the best ornamental shrubs. Luxuriant glossy green leaves of 
medium size showing bronzy red tints. Flowers pink to white, like 
small apple-blossoms in large clusters. 22°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
Escallonia rubra. Low compact shrub with shining leaves and showy, 
rich red flowers. Likes a shady location. 22°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
EUGENIA 
Eugenia myrtifolia, Brush Cherry. Dense growing shrub, the most 
popular of all Eugenias. New growth reddish, later turning green. 
Sun or shade. Purple berries are very attractive. 28°. Gal. 85c, $8.50 
per dozen gals.; 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
Eugenia Armstrongi (Pat. 1037). Will fit many garden spots un- 
suited to the older and much larger Eugenia. Smaller foliage of a 
darker green emphasizes the neat, compact habit, but retains the 
clean, shiny glossiness which makes Eugenia so favored. 5 ft. 28°. 
Gal. $1.50; 5-gal. $4.95. 
LILLI PILLI TREE 
Eugenia smithi (Acmena smithi). Small deep green foliage amply 
clothes this graceful shrub or small tree at all seasons. In late sum- 
mer and fall, the tremendous crops of lovely light orchid-pink 
berries which it produces are an outstanding sight. Grows best in 
coastall regions. I> ft. 28°. Gal. $1.25. 5-qal. $3.95. 
EVONYMUS 
Slow growing evergreen foliage shrub well suited to planting in the 
drier sections where it is used about the home as a foundation or 
specimen plant or as a clipped specimen. We offer Euonymus 
japonicus, deep green; E. Armstrongi; E. Aureo-marginatus, with 
yellow margins and E. argenteo-variegatus, with silvery markings. 
All hardy and easy to grow. 5°. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
FUCHSIAS 
The highly colored yet delicate flowers of Fuchsias are so varied and 
beautiful that they are highly prized all over the country. In Cali- 
fornia they are hardy outdoors in shaded places. Give them a rich 
soil with plenty of leaf mold or humus and keep moist but not wet. 
They are best along the coast but do well inland with frequent 
spraying during hot spells. 
See complete selection at nursery. Prices according to size and 
variety. Available in hanging and upright varieties. 
PINEAPPLE GUAVA 
\\ Feijoa sellowiana, Pineapple Guava. Not nearly enough grown as 
an ornamental, this gray foliaged shrub glorifies the garden in spring 
with its waxy white flowers with plumes of bright red stamens in 
the centers. Fruits green, oval in shape, with 4 little ears left over 
from the flower and strongly scented of Pineapple. Very hardy. 20° 
Gall, sxe, S-epil.. Gs SO), 
We also have available special strains of large-fruited, aromatic 
guavas in grafted stock. Ask about them. 
FREMONTIA. See California Natives, page 22) 
GARDENIAS 
Glossy leaved shrubs famous for their waxy white flowers. Delight- 
fully perfumed and much used for corsages and when cut simply 
to perfume the house. They are easy to grow in sun or partial 
shade when planted in a soil composed of leaf-mold, peat and sand. 
Drainage should be the best. Don’t cultivate around the roots, in- 
stead spread a mulch of leaf-mold to keep the soil moist at all 
times. Hardy to 18 or 20°. 
Gardenia grandiflora. Mystery. |mproved forrn with large double 
flowers. Profuse during summer, off and on throughout the year. 
Gal >LZ25> S-gal, $3.95. 
Gardenia radicans. Dwarf Gardenia. A diminutive little plant but it 
retains the deep green color of foliage and lovely flower form and 
fragrance of its big brothers. Miniature flowers about the size of 
a 25c piece in summer profusion. Gal. $1.50. 
Gardenia veitchi. Flowers somewhat smaller than Gardenia Mys- 
tery but extremely free-flowering, once it is established. Gal. $1.25, 
5-gal., $3.95; 
LAVENDER STAR PLANT 
Grewia caffra Improved. Throughout summer and fall its graceful 
branches are strung with lovely lavender, yellow centered, star shaped 
flowers. Light green foliage amply covers the pliant branches. Ideal 
for planting against walls as it naturally grows in an espalier form. 
24° Galas lolO: -calad3.95: 
Escallonia Organensis 
GUAVAS for Jelly and Ornament 
Guavas are attractive shrubs for ornamental purposes, requiring 
nothing more than frost-free areas to grow. Excellent when used as 
hedges because of their close growth, fine foliage and colorful fruits. 
Use the fruits for jellies and preserves. 
See also Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) . 
* Red Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum). Large deep red fruits 
Of ine flavor Oo Gal. S5c,>-galh $3e75- 
‘Yellow Strawberry Guava (Psidium lucidum). Fruits yellow, some- 
what firmer than the Red Strawberry. 26°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.75. 
HEATHERS 
Lovely fine foliage shrubs with showy masses of brilliant flowers. 
There are two types, one with tubular flowers (South African) 
and the other with small globular flowers (southern European). 
Both do well in sun but require a soil of pure peat with a little 
sand for drainage. Keep lime away from them and acidify the soil 
once a year with soil sulphur. All hardy to 15°. 
Erica melanthera rosea. A tall growing shrub with masses of fine 
textured, plumy leaves and clouds of pink flowers. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. 
$3.95. 
French Heathers, various types. Compact and bushy, with stiff stems 
and rose-pink or salmon-coral flowers. Gal. $1.10. 
HIBISCUS 
One of our most popular California flowering shrubs, especially 
along the coast, although some varieties do well inland if sheltered 
from hot dry winds. Lush glossy green foliage and abundant bloom 
in summer. Give plenty of sun and a rich soil. All are tender but 
if frosted generally recover. 29°. 
Priced from $1.00 per gal., depending on variety. 
Agnes Gault. The most popular large flowered single pink. Flowers 
often measure 6 to 7 inches across. 
Crown of Bohemia (Bali). Choice yellow double with rich autumn 
tones of orange and bronze. Very popular. 
Honolulu. Large single flowers resembling a salmon Agnes Gault. 
Kate Sessions. Huge, single flowers with overlapping orange-pink 
petals and crepe-like texture. 
Kona (Double Agnes Gault). Fully double, large attractive flowers 
in the same beautiful pink of the single type. 
Orpha. Double rose-red. 
Paradise Moon. Compact growing plants with unusual, bright yellow 
flowers with a white center. Single. 
Red Monarch, Finest of all double Hibiscus with deep dark red fully 
double flowers of good size. 
San Diego Red (Scarlet Single) . Popular clear red single. 
Stoplight. Compact plants. Single, bright red flowers. 
The Bride. Crepe-like flowers opening a blush pink, changing within 
hours to frosty white. Vigorous and very popular. 
White Wings (White Single). Good single pure white. 
Larger plants and other varieties also available. 
