Trees and Shrubs 



AMYGDALUS (Almond). 



This well-known hardy, ornamental, deciduous, vigorous 

 grower is one of the earliest and most free-flowering of our 

 trees and shrubs, the common single sometimes opening its pink 

 blossoms as early as the middle of January, followed by the 

 double-flowered varieties which succeed each other carrying the 

 season well into April. 



Any good soil, if well drained, suits the Almond, and, if the 

 soil is kept cultivated, the tree requires no artificial irrigation 

 except in very dry seasons. 



The single-flowered species are propagated by seeds planted 

 one inch deep in the open ground, in Fall or early Spring, and 

 the double varieties by budding on the common Almond or on 

 seedling plum-stocks in Summer. 



ARAUCARIA. 



A genus of noble evergreen trees of vigorous habit and formal 

 symmetrical outline having horizontal branches in regular 

 whorls, natives of South America and Australia. All are very 

 desirable trees for large grounds and parks. 



They delight in a good strong loam free from stagnant 

 moisture but must have frequent waterings at the roots during 

 the Summer months. 



Araucaria Bidwellii, Araucaria Braziliensis, Araucaria Cookii, 

 Araucaria excelsa, and Araucaria imbricata all make splendid 

 ornamental trees in this climate. 



Propagate by seeds planted point down, pressed into the soil 

 half their length, as soon as received (no matter at what time), 

 in a cold frame and left without being disturbed until the follow- 

 ing Spring when they should be planted in nursery rows and 

 again transplanted each year until large enough to be placed in 

 their permanent sites. 



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