Gardening in California 



PlTTOSPORUM. 



The Pittosporums form a 

 large genus of over one hundred 

 species, all evergreen and 

 mostly natives of the Australian 

 group. All the introduced spe- 

 cies are of the easiest culture 

 and not particular as to soil. 

 They make grand single speci- 

 mens on the lawn, besides being 

 very effective in grouping, and 

 also make excellent ornamental 

 hedge plants. 



The species best adapted to 

 California are Pittosporum cras- 



sifolium, Pittosporum eugenoides, Pittosporum nigricans, Pitto- 

 sporum tobira and Pittosporum undulatum. 



Propagate by seeds sown in March one-quarter of an inch 

 deep, in a cold frame, or by cuttings placed in sandy leaf-mold 

 in a cold frame in September. 



Pittosporum undulatum. 



PLATANUS (Plane ^free; Sycamore). 



This genus contains only three species, all being magnificent 

 trees for parks and large grounds. To grow well, they should 

 have a deep, soft, moist soil and a well-sheltered site, preferably 

 a river bottom where their roots may easily reach perennial 

 waters. 



Propagate by seeds; the seeds are contained in round balls 

 which must be broken to free the seeds. Sow in February, one- 

 eighth of an inch deep in a shady place, and keep them well 

 watered until they germinate; transplant them to nursery rows 

 when they are one year old. 



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