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of the south, on account of the fact that it is subject to an obscure disease, 

 presumably fungoid in its nature, which attacks the tree when it has attained 

 considerable size with disasterous results. So far, no remedy has been noted. 



Other than this the tree has much to recommend it. It is of rapid growth, 

 attractive color, though some people consider it rather dark, and fairly long 

 duration. 



P.inus pinea is a tree with ehining green needles whcih are quite long and 

 slender branchlets. At maturity it forms a broad flat-topped crown with hori- 

 zontal branches characteristic of meny pines. This form has considerable pictoral 

 value as the even umbrella like shape is quite distinctive. It ie commonly 

 called the "Stone Pine". It ie not hardy in regions where there are heavy frosts, 

 but excellent specimens are to be seen in Capitol Park at Sacramento. 



Pinis strobus. the white pine of the east is found occasionally in private 

 yards. While a handsome tree with considerable individuality it is not a tree 

 which can be reccomended as there is no data concerning it on hand. 



The Pi tto sporums . 



The Pittosporuras are shrubby plants which in time attain the proportions of 

 trees. This latter state can be hurried by care in the nursery. They are not 

 excessively rapid growers and as they do not give a heavy shade, although they are 

 evergreen, they are useful for some narrow streets. They are of somewhat stiff 

 habit so that they give rather forrnal effects and are not spreading so that the 

 shade is not particularly conspicuous. 



Pittosporum crassifoliun is found as a small sized tree in many parts of the 

 state. The leaves are medium sized of a dark green color and covered with fine 

 silvery hairs on the lower surface. The flowers, which appear in the early spring, 

 often excite considerable comment on account of their dark reddish-bro'vn color. 

 They are followed in the late summer by inconspicuous fruits which burst open 

 showing the seeds. This species is rather slow growing and requires considerable 

 time to attain the dimensions of a tree. It should therefore be sparingly used 

 for street work. 



