THE GARDEN BOOK OF CALIFORNIA 



den, and might be coveted for its beauty by the millionaire. 



Throughout Northern and Central California the prob- 

 lem of selection is governed less by the probability of suc- 

 cessful growth than in more arid sections. Yet, neverthe- 

 less there are many reasons why trees should be just as care- 

 fully chosen for their peculiar suitability to the exact locality 

 under consideration. 



In the selection of trees for street and roadside purposes, 

 we find much difference of opinion, and certainly there is the 

 possibility of a very wide range of judgment as to selection. 

 While in municipal planting we should guard against mere 

 sentiment or selection of purely personal character, yet there 

 are many reasons why a community or even individuals 

 should exercise a careful judgment in listing trees for general 

 planting. Personally, I think the Northern part of the State 

 can well afford to emphasize the desirability of deciduous 

 trees, since heavy rainfall and less sunshine during the winter 

 season make it desirable that heavy foliages should be 

 avoided. Then, too, the evergreens are prone to deepen in 

 color the further north we go, and the effect on the land- 

 scape is dull and monotonous. A list of deciduous trees that 

 have been tested for California north of Tehachapi may be 

 briefly stated and will be found entirely desirable in all ex- 

 cept the more mountainous regions. The big-leaf maple, 

 or, as it is frequently called, California maple, is a native 

 tree, perfectly adapted to all soils and conditions, and is a 

 peculiarly good curb-stone tree. The silver and Carolina 

 poplars are very popular as ornamental trees and are very 



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