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The Ironwood. 



This tree (Lvonothamnus f lo ribuudus var asplenifolius) ie a native of 

 Southern California in limited ereas along the southern coast islands. It ie 

 an evergreen species with large fernlike leaves of a shining dark green color and 

 showy clusters of flowers. The tree is not very spreading by nature but produces 

 a good head of foliage. It ie of fairly rapid growth and of considerable interest 

 as it is a native. 



The litter from the foliage ie not excessive but the real difficulty would 

 lie in obtaining a sufficient stock as it is both rare and expensive. Time and 

 demand, however, will probably change this latter feature. 



As to its use on the street, no results can be offered. Certainly it would 

 prove hardy enough but possibly other characteristics not now looked for would 

 develop. It is, at any rate, a tree worthy of some consideration. 



The .Crepe Myrtle. 



This species ( Lager stroemia. indica ) is not in reality anything more then a 

 small tree and owing to its slow growth it must be considered chiefly as a large 

 shrub. As it does excellently in the interior and makes a very fine showing there, 

 it is often found in the perking spaces 



The bush has small refined evergreen foliage and beers large terminal panicles 

 of ehowy flowers which vary in color from white to pink, to dark pinkish crimson. 



It has been successfully trained in tree form but this is tedious work and 

 hence expensive so that it would probably be out of the question. As it is, the 

 tre ie certainly useful for wide parkings between other trees or for such streets 

 where a dense shade is not desired. This shrub is hardy and ie useful not only in 

 the south but as far north as one might think of using it in this state. 



Lagunaris. 



Laguneria p.aterepnii is an exotic tree bearing dark green leaves resembling 

 somewhat those of the camellia both in texture, shape and color. The flowers, 

 however, look more like the mallow blooms and unfortunately are of a rather dull 



