Trees and Shrubs 



objects, their large palmated shining green leaves creating a fine 

 tropical effect. Fatsia papyrifera produces the rice paper used 

 in oriental countries for making artificial flowers. 



Fatsia Japonica and its variegated varieties are also very 

 useful in tropical gardening, but as they are of slower growth and 

 of dwarf habit should be planted near the margins of groups. 



Another variety, Fatsia horrida, a native of the State of 

 Washington, is of more spreading habit and has large palmated 

 leaves three or more feet in width. Its stem is often too weak 

 to sustain its large, heavy leaves and should be supported by 

 a strong stake until its fourth or fifth year. This variety is 

 thickly covered with stout sharp spines. 



Propagate by cuttings of the root, an inch or more in length, 

 placed in heat in early Spring, or by suckers growing from the 

 base of the crown in Winter or early Spring. 



Ficus (Rubber 'free). 



The fig family contains many highly ornamental evergreen 

 and deciduous trees. Ficus elastica is a fine tree for the open 

 ground and as a pot plant for the decoration of the parlor or 

 sitting room, while, as a veranda plant, few are more hardy or 

 give better satisfaction, its long leathery smooth shiny green 

 leaves and upright stately habit making it a generally favorite 

 plant for garden and indoor decoration. It grows well in any 

 good garden soil provided it is given a sheltered spot and plenty 

 of water. 



Some fine specimens of Ficus are to be seen in Southern 

 California and also in San Francisco, Oakland, San Rafael, and 

 San Mateo, a number of these being over forty feet high and 

 generally enjoying vigorous health. 



Propagate, in the early Spring, by cuttings taken from plants 

 grown under glass; insert them in sandy soil in strong moist 

 heat. If the cuttings are taken from the open ground, place them 



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