Trees and Shrubs 



their varieties are considered the best species for general planting. 

 Propagate by seeds, sown one-eighth of an inch deep in the 

 open ground, as soon as ripe which is generally in June; or by 

 layers or suckers in Winter or early Spring before the buds swell ; 

 or by grafting in Winter; or by budding in May. 



UMBELLULARIA CALIFORNICA (California Laurel). 



This genus contains but one species and is found only on the 

 Pacific Coast. The Laurel is one of our grandest evergreens, 

 being handsome even in the nursery; when from fifteen to forty 

 feet high it forms a fine pyramid, and, when fully grown in 

 favorable soil, is a magnificent specimen. It loves a deep well- 

 drained soil, preferably on the bank of a stream. 



No evergreen tree, native or exotic, is better adapted for 

 forming groups of dense foliage than the California Laurel if 

 given a suitable place. In the hot interior valleys it is apt to be 

 attacked by scale, so, on that account, should be given a shady 

 situation and plenty of water at the roots, during the dry season. 



Propagate by seeds sown, in early Spring, one inch deep in 

 the open ground. Transplant 

 them into nursery rows when 

 the young plants are six inches 

 high. 



VERONICA. 



A genus comprising about 

 one hundred and fifty species of 

 shrubs or herbs, all being showy 

 and free-flowering with blue, 

 crimson or white flowers. They 

 grow well in any garden soil in 



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Veronica d ecus sat a. 



