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PLANES are to be considered along with Maples, having the same gen- 

 eral characteristics. The Oriental Plane, related to our native so-called 

 Sycamore, is by far the best sort, forming as it does a symmetrical 

 round-topped tree. 



MORETON BAY FIG. This is sometimes called Rubber Tree, and in fact 

 may be considered as one sort of rubber tree. It grows to immense size 

 with widely spreading branches which will eventually throw down 

 aerial roots, as in the case of the noted Banyan. Suitable only for 

 coast counties. 



TAMARISK. Here we have an easily grown beautiful tree particularly 

 adapted to hot dry climates. The soil should be kept fairly moist if 

 rapid growth is desired, but the tops will endure the hottest bJasts of 

 our deserts. The feathery, spray-like foliage and rose-colored flowers 

 especially commend it. 



SHRUBS 



BOTTLE-BKUSHKS are so named because of the odd shape assumed by 

 the brilliant red flower clusters. Eminently adapted to dry situations 

 and stand pruning well. Callistemon speciosus is the most showy. 



CASSIA. An evergreen loosely branched plant with showy yellow blos- 

 soms most of the year. Requires but little attention, is perfectly hardy, 

 and a very rapid grower. 



CATALLNA ISLAND CHERRY, a native son, is one of the very best ever- 

 green shrubs, largely because of its glossy green foliage, which remains 

 clean even to the end of a long dry season. The flowers are rather 

 small, but are followed by large purple cherries, which, however, are 

 scarcely edible. Evergreen. 



CHOISYA is an aristocratic little shrub with glossy-green leaves and 

 beautiful flowers, resembling orange blossoms. 



COPROSMA BAUERI is a rather ungainly member, but its bright green 

 leaves are as glossy as though varnished. The breathing pores are col- 

 lected into minute depressions which may be seen on the back of the 

 leaf. This is to protect them from the drying action of the hot winds, 

 for the species is a native of the New Zealand deserts; evergreen and a 

 slow grower. 



DURANTA and PLUMBAGO, yield blue flowers in masses. 



ESCALLONIA is much used in all parts of California. It is a rather 

 coarse shrub, but is easily grown. The deep green leaves and red or 

 white flowers are pleasing. 



LION'S EAR will make a good showing the first season; bushy, with 

 showy scarlet flowers in whorls. 



