into long, narrow leaflets, which are cut nearly to the midrib into triangular 

 lobes. It blooms in early summer, the blossoms being white and borne in 

 large, dense clusters. The bark is reddish in color and is shed in long strips. 

 There have been no failures wherever the iron wood has been tried in the 

 Coast region. It has not done well, however, in the interior region. As an 

 ornamental tree it is best adapted to large grounds where its symmetrical 

 outline and stately habit may be fully brought out. 



CATALPAS 



The generic term Catalpa is from the language of the Indians of Carolina, 

 where it was discovered in 1726. There are seven species of catalpa in the 

 world, two in North America and the others in the West Indies and Eastern 

 China. 



The hardy catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is most frequently planted, since it 

 is the most symmetrical of any of the species. It is a medium-sized tree 

 which is of interest because of its large heart-shaped leaves, clusters of striking, 

 white flowers and odd fruit pods which hang on the tree during the winter 

 These pods are commonly known as Indian beans. 



The branches are long and heavy, forming an irregular round topped 

 tree. The successive fall of the flowers, leaves, and fruit make the catalpa 

 uncleanly, but it is comparatively free from insect pests, and on account of 

 its showy characteristics is often planted on streets and lawns. It does well 

 in the Coast region but is not a first choice species for street work in com- 

 parison with many other desirable trees. 



CHERRIES AND PLUMS 



The genus Prunus, the ancient Latin name for plum, besides including 

 such orchard fruits as peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and almonds, em- 

 braces many ornamental trees and shrubs. The most ornamental species are 

 those from China and Japan, which are conspicuous because of their double 

 blossoms and colored leaves. One of the first to bloom is the Japanese plum 

 (Prunus pissardii), which was introduced into France by Pissard, gardener 

 to the Shah of Persia. A portion of Hillegas avenue, Berkeley, is lined with 

 these trees, which attract much attention in the early spring by their showers 

 of white blossoms tinted with pink. A little later, reddish-purple leaves 

 appear, followed in the fall by handsome light-red fruit. 



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