Royal Purple Tibouchina 
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE 
Metrosideros tomentosa. May be grown as a large shrub or small 
tree. Leathery, dark green, 3 inch leaves are silvery beneath. In 
May and June dense clusters of fluffy, bright red flowers appear 
at the end of each branch. Particularly recommended for coastal 
use. 28°. Gal. $1.25; 5-gal. $4.50. 
ORANGE SCENTED JASMINE 
Murraea exotica. Planted against an east, west or south wall this 
handsome shrub will reward you with intriguing polished foliage 
and waxy white fragrant summer bloom. Dense growth. 4-6 ft. 
Gale SilalOn5-Galap3.05: 
Murraea paniculata. Differs from the foregoing variety in that it 
grows larger and has larger leaves and more open growing habit. 
AR, Ell. Bl. lO, Sseeall, HIS. 
MYOPORUM 
Myoporum laetum. Shrub or small tree with bright, shiny leaves 
and purple spotted white flowers. An exceptionally fine plant for 
use nzar the sea coast. 28°. Gal. 85c, $8.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50. 
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. 
SO, (RIE Sore, S-G@pll, Shee! 
MYRTLE 
Myrtus communis compacta. Small, pointed leaves in dense masses 
on this compact shrub. Excellent for low hedges. (5°, Gell, Side, 
$8.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50. 
HEAVENLY BAMBOO 
Nandina domestica. Not a Bamboo but the foliage does resemble a 
small variety in many ways. Leaves light green tipped with pink and 
copper in early spring, assuming a vivid red in autumn. Crimson 
berries some winters. Very hardy. 0°. Gal. 95c, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
OLEANDERS 
Nerium oleander. Large bushy shrubs freely blooming all summer, 
during the hottest weather. Do well in the hot dry interior valleys. 
Slender, lance-like leaves. In various colors, single and double. 18° 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
COLORFUL OCHNA 
Ochna multiflora. A compact growing shrub with handsome ever- 
green foliage. In spring it is covered with bright yellow buttercup- 
like flowers which are later transformed into the most unusual of all 
fruits. The green calyx becomes bright blood red and supports 
several berry-like seeds, green at first, later jet black. 28°. Gal. 
SOS, See SSS. 
GUATEMALAN HOLLY 
Olmediellia betscheleriana. Thick, glossy, serrated, evergreen 
leaves on neat plants suitable for large hedges or small specimen 
trees. New and choice. 28°. Gal. $1.50, 5-gal. $4.95 and up. 
Photinia Serrulata 
Chinese Photinia 
Pittosporum Tobira 
OSMANTHUS 
Osmanthus fragrans, Sweet Olive. Dark green glossy leaves, creamy 
white flowers most abundant in autumn. Very fragrant. Hardy 
to 10°. Gal. $1.10, 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
Osmanthus ilicifolius, False Holly. Irregularly spined leaves of 
leathery texture, dark green. Blooms late fall through early spring. 
Very fragrant. 10°. Gal. $1.25, 5-gal. $3.95. 
Osmanthus ilicifolius variagatus. Variegated form of the above. Oe, 
all, Sil, Sell, S495. 
CHINESE PHOTINIA 
Photinia serrulata, Chinese Photinia. Large broad toothed leaves 
often assuming pretty red or bronze tints especially when young 
or during cold weather. Scarlet berries in large clusters. Very hardy. 
5°, (al, SSie, S=cell, Ssi2)5). 
Photinia arbutifolia (California Holly). See California Natives, 
page 22. 
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 tobira. Handsome spreading 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. 
Oye, Seep, 53-50. 
Pittosporum tobira variegata. Dwarfer spreading shrub with greyish 
leaves having silvery-white margins. Very attractive. 15°. Gal. 
S),25, Soepll, Gsi5. 
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. DS? 
Gal. 95c, $9.50 per dozen; 5-gal. $3.50 and up. 
BLUE PLUMBAGO 
Piumbago capensis. Excellent shrub of refined habit, good foliage 
and showy blue flowers all summer and at a time when good flowers 
are scarce. Easy to grow under all conditions. Semi-climbing; it can 
be trained as a vine. Hardy to 24°. Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
PRINCESS FLOWER 
Pleroma grandiflora (Tibouchina). Velvety bronze hairy leaves, 
reddish stems and very large purple flowers, often 3 inches across, 
in fall and winter. Showy and beautiful, does best in slightly acid 
Soil, 23°, Gall, Mae, Sell. G35. 
DOUBLE POINSETTIAS 
Poinsettia Henrietta Ecke. This is the famous double Poinsettia. 
Actually has so many bright bracts that it appears to have a double 
center. 29°. Gal. $1.00 and up. 
SWEET PEA BUSH 
Polygala dalmaisiana. Small rounded shrub with tiny yellow-green 
leaves and pretty orchid-like purple flowers all year around. 20°. 
Gal. 85c, 5-gal. $3.50. 
10 Philodendron Selloum, Phormium. See foliage plants, page 21. 
